This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Scottish Education Act, which established School Boards across the country and in Dundee. Linda Nicoll and Elizabeth Merchant have taken the opportunity to research school boards across Dundee and compile a reference book of nearly every school in …
Read more >The Annual Kirkin’ of the Trades took place on Sunday 27th November. It was a splendid service led by the Trades Chaplain, Rev. Anita Kerr. There were a good number of Trades members in attendance and many with their families. Deacon Convenor, Raymond Edwards led …
Read more >On Friday 25th November, The Dyer Craft enjoyed their Annual Dinner at the Woodlands Hotel. Speakers included Author and Journalist, Steve Finan, Lord Provost, Bill Campbell and Deacon Convenor Raymond Edwards. Two new members were inducted, Irving Miscall-Reid and Andrew Black. Craft Member Wendy Maltman …
Read more >Past Deacon of The Baker Craft and Past Deacon Convenor of Nine Trades, Bill McLaren was laid to rest today. The funeral held at Forfar East & Old Parish Church, had a fantastic turn out for a much loved member of the community and the Nine Trades. …
Read more >On Friday 4th November, the Bonnetmaker Craft of Dundee held its Annual Dinner at The Invercarse Hotel. It has been three years since the Craft have met for this prestigious event. Deacon Bruce Donaldson introduced the guest speakers including entrepreneur Chris Van Der Kuyl, Lord …
Read more >On the 28th of October, Deacon Bruce Donaldson of the Bonnetmakers was invited to The Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers of Glasgow’s Annual Dinner. It was a highly enjoyable evening where he was made most welcome with the event being held in the resplendent Trades …
Read more >The Incorporation of the Baker Trade held its annual dinner and AGM on Wednesday 26th October at the Woodlands Hotel. The event was attended by the newly appointed Deacon Convenor Raymond Edwards and the Lord Provost Campbell. Four new members were inducted to the Craft …
Read more >It was with great sadness that we learnt last week of the passing of one of the stalwarts of the Bakers Craft, Bill McLaren. Starting as an ‘unofficial’ baker in 1950, Bill retired from McLaren Bakers in 2018 at the age of 79, after being …
Read more >Friday 21st October 2022 was an historic evening for the Nine Trades at an event held at Verdant Works in the Weavers Room. We are proud to announce that The Glovers have become an open craft ready to welcome new members. The Craft have records …
Read more >The history of Dundee is being retold by the people of the city in a huge new tapestry, a project run by The Weavers Incorporation of Dundee with the University of Dundee, Dundee City Council and the Embroiderers Guild. More than 100 stitchers – mainly …
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