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 my guest book.

 

 

 

Events this year

 

 

Supper and McGonagall, February 2010 Ecclesiastical Dundee, May 2010 Howff graveyard, July and August 2010 Witches Blood, November 2010

Weatherproof clothing and footwear is recommended for all outdoor events.

 

Witches Blood

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.

Departs from the flames of Peter St (Clarks Shoes), Murraygate

April 30 and May 1st  spring festival Walpurgisnacht

7.30pm

Group bookings at other times on request

Adults £7 Conc. £5

 

 

Travel Active 
In conjunction with Dundee City Council, free tours around the city centre have been designed especially for this family activity day. Eacjh of the three tours will last one hour, cover lots of aspects of Dundee's development from a medieval royal burgh to a centre of industry. Most of the points of interest around the city centre will be visited.
Date: Saturday 1st May 2010 
Times: 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm
Booking details to be confirmed
Free
 
Ecclesiastical Dundee
This one-hour event is an exploration of the religious sites within the city centre.  Your guide will lead you from the medieval to the modern.  Meet the characters, see the architecture and hear of the social conditions that mafe the church pivotal in so many lives.

Meet at City Square

Sunday 16th May

2.30pm

Adults £7 Conc £5

 

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

Times to be confirmed

Adult £7. Conc. £5

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

 

 

 

Witches Blood

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.

Departs from the flames of Peter St (Clarks Shoes), Murraygate

Friday 13th August

7.30pm

Group bookings at other times on request

Adults £7 Conc. £5

 

 

Supper and McGonagall

A supper and literary journey through time with a theatrical performance.  The evening celebrates the written word of those associated with Dundee, featuring of course, the verse of Dundee's most celebrated poet, William Topaz McGonagall. 

 

The theatrical performance will be given by a living history actor renowned for his performances at Historic Scotland properties. 

The video of the evening, was rated among the Top Ten for Dundee Channel's February viewing.

To read about the venue, www.theplaywright.co.uk 

Playwright Restaurant, Tay Square, Dundee.

September 2010 

7.00pm for 7.30pm.

Booking essential as limited places.

£26.50 pp  

Telephone 01334 - 654833, email using the contact form, or for this event only click below for PayPal payment.

 

 

 

 

 

Witches Blood

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.

Departs from the flames of Peter St (Clarks Shoes), Murraygate

Sunday 31st October and Friday 5th November

6.30pm

Group bookings at other times on request

Adults £7 Conc. £5

 

 

2009 Events
    
Dundee Reference Library
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. 

 

 

 

your guide

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.