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People on the crowded dance floor at Fat Sam's in Dundee. — The Fat Sam's crowd were a diverse mix and enjoyed alternative music. Image: Tony Cochrane.

Fat Sam’s at 40: What are your memories of Dundee nightclub?

A new name emerged on the Dundee nightclub scene 40 years ago: Fat Sam's opened in December 1983.

By Graeme Strachan

Ardler in 1991, seven years before it was mentioned in GTA.

25 Dundee-inspired Grand Theft Auto facts as GTA 6 trailer released

Grand Theft Auto is Dundee's global phenomenon.

By Marc Deanie & Graeme Strachan

A 1978 shot of the bar showing the Dundee Railway Station walkway right outside the door. Image: DC Thomson.

Dundee’s Club Bar is storied pub that may have poured Jack The Ripper’s last pint

A dram shop that opened in Dundee's Union Street in late 1853 evolved into the pub still welcoming customers today: The Club Bar.

By Graeme Strachan

Gordon Morris with some of his treasure at the Dighty Burn. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson.

Dundee star of The Terror explores closer to home and finds Dighty Burn treasures

Dundee actor Gordon Morris grew up minutes from the Dighty Burn and on return visits to his childhood haunt has found relics of the past including iconic 1980s lager cans.

By Graeme Strachan

Illustrator Kate Benzie working on the floor design. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson.

Shops in Dundee brought back to life in our special exhibition of nostalgic images

The first-ever curated exhibition of the Evening Telegraph’s weekly archive supplement opens tomorrow - giving our readers the chance to relive historic high streets and stores.

By Graeme Strachan

David Bowler, Catherine Smith and Derek Hall at the Skinnergate. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson.

Perth experts dig deep to uncover secrets beneath city streets

A wealth of archaeological secrets dating back at least 800 years still lurks beneath the surface of Perth's modern streets.

By Graeme Strachan

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Brian Cox, Daragh O'Malley and Sean Bean on set in the former Soviet Union in 1993.

TV ‘misery’ that led to Dundee star Brian Cox’s exit from Sharpe

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Ardler in 1991, seven years before it was mentioned in GTA.

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A picture showing the view along Lochee Road in 1957, with the tram lines still in place

Visit Lochee from days gone by in these old Dundee photos

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The Claypotts Garage in Dundee pictured in 1986. Image: DC Thomson.

Dundee garages picture gallery provides fuel for drive down memory lane

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The space shuttle play park in Black Street is seen here in 1992. Image: DC Thomson.

Space shuttle play park in Lochee a blast from Dundee’s past

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