The events below are in addition to the set tours and unless indicated should be pre-booked. 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 the contact form. For those who have been at any of my events please feel free to leave a posting in the guest book.

Weatherproof clothing and footwear is recommended for all outdoor events.

McGonagall Supper

Available on request 

Are you having a night out?

Struggling for something different?

Allow me to entertain you with a costumed evening of stories from the life of Dundee's literary giant and other wordsmiths.

 Video available here

Howff graveyard

This medieval site has connections to Mary, Queen of Scots and King Robert the Bruce. Meet the tradespeople and celebrities that turned a royal burgh into Juteopolis. Discover the fashions and symbols on the memorials that allow you an insight into the lives of others.

Meet at Barrack St entrance

Thursday evenings from 3rd June to 29th July 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Adult £7. Conc. £5

Booking not essential but recommend advising in case of late arrival.

Dundee and Angus Roots Festival

Families of Dundee; the men and women who took the roads and miles to Bonnie Dundee.

A presentation of the families that influenced the character, religion and industries from Royal Burgh to Juteopolis.

Dundee Reference Library

Thursday 23rd September

11am

Image courtesy of Dundee City Council 

Howff graveyard tour

Everyone who was anyone is buried in the Howff. Explore this ancient site and discover memorials to radicals and visionaries. This tour is based around the families of Dundee and is designed especially for the Roots Festival.

Howff graveyard, Meadowside

Friday 24th September

10.30 - 11.45am

Witches Blood, April 30 and 1 May

Inspired by the book of the same name this costumed tour mixes fact and fiction. Hear real-life stories of witchcraft and grave robbing that are scarier than fiction.

Whalers, Whisky and Matadors, May

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

Past Events 2009

Dundee's Merchant City, September

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, November

Organised by Dundee City Council, Scotia Heritage operated free tours around the city centre. This costumed event, designed for this one evening only, celebrated the people and achievements that made Dundee a thriving port of industry.