The events below are in addition to the set tours

Events 2011

 

To book any of these tours please click here or telephone 01334 654833

  

 

Christmas Celebrations

Available on request throughout December for groups of 6 or more. Revisit the era of theatre, tearooms and entertainment highlights of Christmas past.

 

Light Night 2011

 The theme for this year's Dundee City Council Light Night is the intrepid whalers and their lives. Meet the ship masters in the Howff, which will be lit up, and visit the Tay Whale, the biggest Christmas present to ever sail into Dundee.

Free to all and no booking required.

Friday 25th November

Costume courtesy of Dundee Heritage Trust

 

 

Witches Blood 2012

 dates will be confirmed early in the New Year

 

Howff graveyard tours 2012

  dates will be confirmed early in the New Year

 

 

Past Events

 

Dundee and Angus Roots Festival

2010 and 2011

Specifically researched presentation and tours were created for this international programme of geneaology activities.

Families of Dundee presentation focused upon the men and women who took the roads and miles to Bonnie Dundee and highlighted famous and less well-known names that influenced the character, religion and industries since the royal burgh came to prominence.

The related Howff graveyard tour concentrated on the characters who are commemorated within the grounds.

 

Whalers, Whisky and Matadors

This especially devised event was in conjunction with Dundee City Council's Travel Active family day. Three one-hour tours explored the lesser known industries of Dundee.

 

Light Night 2010

As part of Dundee City Council's festival Scotia Heritage led free costumed tours around the city centre recalling the Christmas celebrations and leisure activities of the past.

 

Dundee's Merchant city

this stroll around the once active northeast corner of the city centre was conducted as part of the annual programme for Dundee Historic Environment Trust.

 

Winter Festival 2009

At this Dundee City Council inaugural event, Scotia Heritage conducted three free tours around the city centre and Howff graveyard. The tour and costumed guides celebrated the people and achievements that made Dundee a thriving port of industry.

 

Important Information you may wish to know

Should you feel there is a neglected subject that could be a future event or to book any event please telephone 01334 654833 or use contact form. For those who have taken part in any event your comments are welcome. Please leave a post on the guest book.

 

Weatherproof clothing and footwear is recommended for all outdoor events. Booking is not essential for fixed time tours but recommended incase of late arrival.

All tours Adults £8 Concessions £6 unless otherwise stated

Concession rate is over 65s and 10-16s. Under 10s free on all Scotia Heritage tours

 

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