Rare images from Arbroath Lifeboat’s rich heritage tell the stories of past heroes
It has been a history with heroism sewn through it going all the way back to 1803.
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Houdini of the mat: Calls for iconic Dundee wrestler George Kidd to be immortalised in bronze
It’s 55 years since legendary Dundee wrestler George Kidd was awarded the city’s “First Citizen” title. Former Aberdeen wrestler and fellow grappler Len Ironside is calling for a bronze statue to be erected as a tribute to the hero of the squared circle. Gayle Ritchie takes up the story...
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A Trip Back in Time: Kirriemuir
Each week, we will take you on a trip back in time with a selection of photographs picked from DC Thomson’s vast archives. This week, the focus is on Kirriemuir.
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The day 40,000 people packed Dundee Harbour to mark the formal opening of Victoria Dock in 1875
The formal opening of Victoria Dock 145 years ago was described as “probably the most spectacular event in the history of the harbour”.
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EYEWITNESS: The north-east duo who made their mark at Anfield under Shankly
They were the north-east duo who flourished under Bill Shankly in his glory days at Liverpool FC.
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Safe as prefabs: The post-war Dundee houses that were marvels of compactness
They were the “rabbit hutches” which sprung up across Tayside and Fife following the Second World War.
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Rare images from Arbroath Lifeboat’s rich heritage tell the stories of past heroes
Houdini of the mat: Calls for iconic Dundee wrestler George Kidd to be immortalised in bronze
A Trip Back in Time: Kirriemuir
The day 40,000 people packed Dundee Harbour to mark the formal opening of Victoria Dock in 1875
EYEWITNESS: The north-east duo who made their mark at Anfield under Shankly
Safe as prefabs: The post-war Dundee houses that were marvels of compactness
John Cobb: The speed hero whose Loch Ness world record attempt ended in tragedy
FEATURE: ‘I was looking for a Gregory’s Girl vibe’, says director Davie McLean as Dundee-made film Schemers hits UK cinemas
‘Morrissey kissed me on the cheek’: Remembering historic Smiths gig in Dundee 35 years ago
10 from 10 – A look back at photos from our news pages 10 years ago this week
FEATURE: ‘Forgotten’ Dundee doctor who helped save lives during Shackleton’s ill-fated Antarctic Endurance expedition
A Tomb with a View: Stories and glories of graveyards which pay homage to the dead
Schemers: UK release for madcap Dundee movie about historic Iron Maiden gig
Paul McCartney brought out the Dundee cake for wife Linda at Caird Hall gig in 1975
‘One of the strangest little railways in Scotland’: 100 years since Dalmunzie line opened near Glenshee
A Trip Back in Time: Glenrothes
Succession star Brian Cox: Rob Roy villain was worse than Hannibal Lecter
RAF Edzell: Remembering the lost Cold War spy base in north Angus
EYEWITNESS: The life cycles which made Graeme Obree a world record breaker 25 years ago
Johnny Ramensky: The Houdini-style escapologist who was the last man to be shackled in a Scottish prison cell
10 from 10 – A look back at photos from our news pages 10 years ago this week
Looking back at the golden age of cinema in Angus
World Cup date completed Jim Leighton’s road to redemption after Dens Park nightmare
50 years on air: Deacon Blue guitarist among stars paying tribute to Old Grey Whistle Test legend Bob Harris
