Saturday 23rd September 1893 had been a beautiful day, warm but not too warm; a great day to sit out in the garden all afternoon, which is exactly what Mrs Tolmie had been doing with her 7-year-old daughter, Bella at their home at Links Cottages, Broughty Ferry. Mr Tolmie, a gardener, had been away all […]
It was later in the morning, around 11am on Saturday 23rd September 1898, when some of the residents became alarmed at the very strong smell of smoke. It became apparent to them very quickly that the smoke was coming from the home of 82-year-old Mary Groat. Mary had lived in the property with her younger […]
Thomas Fenton, a spirit dealer from Broughty Ferry, seemed to have it all. At 40 years of age, he had a successful business, was one year into his marriage to the love of his life and lived with her in their lovely wee house on Fort Street, Broughty Ferry. In the autumn of 1881, after […]
Retiree John Crow and his wife Annie were enjoying a day at home on 25th December 1878, when John decided that he was going to go out for a walk. His wife insisted he stay at home, as the weather was awful and it was already dark outside despite it being only 3pm. Now, before […]
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Top 10 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions Welcome to Dundee, a city brimming with captivating history, vibrant culture, and an array of must-visit tourist attractions. Whether you’re seeking adventure, cultural immersion, or simply exploring the city’s highlights, Dundee offers a wealth of experiences for visitors. We’re two locals, Louise & Stewart, who run DD Tours, and if […]
Welcome to Dark Scotland, the hauntingly captivating website that brings together the macabre and eerie tales from Scotland’s turbulent history. If you have an insatiable appetite for all things creepy, weird, and scary, Dark Scotland is the perfect online repository for you. Delve into the sinister secrets of battles, murders, medical maladies, supernatural phenomena, and […]
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to honour the incredible dads in our lives. As we reflect on the importance of paternal love, it’s crucial to remember that not everyone is fortunate enough to experience the joy of a loving father figure. Heartbreaking stories like those of David Urquhart […]
Davina Brown and the vitriol attack, 5th December 1924 Davina Brown was in her mid-twenties, slogging away in the jute mills like so many other young women in the 1920s when she met Thomas Crombie. He owned his own cooping business, ooh fancy, cooping is making barrels and casks, but hey, he owned his own […]