The Dundee Tapestry Project

The Dundee Tapestry will be exhibited at the V&A between January 20th and March 28th 2024. Come along to see a unique, handcrafted collection of tapestries depicting Dundee’s past, present, and future, where you can explore the city’s industrial heritage, creative achievements, biodiversity, and people. …

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Bridie Supper

The Nine Trades Annual Bridie Supper took place Friday 17th November at Discovery Point. Deacon Convener, Raymond Edwards welcomed guest and speakers including, Jackie McKenzie, Braw Tea Community Cafe, Lorna Edwards, Boxmaster, Glovers Craft, Brian McLeod, Deacon of the Bakers Craft, Past Deacon, David Craig, …

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Remembrance Sunday

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Dundee on Sunday to pay respect to all those who gave their lives in conflict. In the city centre, a parade from Dundee High School began at 10.40am before making its way down Reform Street. A a two-minute …

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Bakers AGM & Annual Dinner

On Friday 10th November The Baker Craft held their Annual,l Dinner at the Woodlands Hotel. Brian McLeod became the new Deacon taking over the role from Karen Murray who was the first lady Deacon within the Nine Trades. Roy McClellan became the new Boxmaster. Two …

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Weavers Autumn Supper

The Weavers met the Weavers Room in Verdant Works for their Autumn Supper on Friday 13th October. At their AGM, Richard Irvine was sworn in as Deacon of the Trade and Paul Leigh became the Late Deacon after serving two years. Craft member Sheena Devlin …

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Glovers AGM and Annual Dinner

On Friday 6th October, the Glovers met for the first time since their reformation. The annual event took place at the Verdant Works Weavers Room. Speakers included Matthew Bellhouse Moran, Museum Director for HMS Unicorn and Past Deacon Convener, Murray Petrie. Deacon Iain Murray welcomed …

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MCR Pathways Programme

At a recent meeting, Susan Buglass, (Partnership and Mentor Recruitment Manager), introduced The Nine to MCR Pathways. MCR supports young people who are care-experienced, experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage, to have equality of educational outcomes, career choices and life chances with their peers nationally. Young people …

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Bonnetmakers Supper

On Wednesday 6th September, the Bonnetmakers held their annual supper. The speakers for the evening were James Williamson, economic development officer, (Tourism & Marketing)  for Dundee City Council and Craft member, Dr Rebecca Wade, who set the scene for her up and coming trip to …

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Dundee University Access Summer School

The University of Dundee is committed to widening access to university to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from a higher education, irrespective of their background or economic circumstances. Dundee has the reputation as one of the best Access Summer Schools in …

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2023 WUKF World Karate Championships

Kanzen Karate on behalf of The City of Dundee will host the 2023 WUKF World Karate Championships between the dates 13th to 16th of July at Dundee Ice Arena. The Nine Trades are proud to support Kanzen Karate as a ‘Gold Partner’ and wish all …

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