A museum has been awarded funding to create a children’s book based on stories told by Dundonians.
The Verdant Works is appealing for local people aged 60 and over to come forward and share their memories of the city, which will then be made into short stories and poems for the book.
The museum has received £3,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the project, called Stories of Dundee – Fae Me Tay You.
Memories of the city can include stories, traditions, poems or folk songs, which will be curated by Anna Murray, learning and audiences officers from the Verdant Works in collaboration with local singer Lynne Campbell.
The book, which will be distributed to the city’s primary schools, will be illustrated by Duncan of Jordanstone graduate Caitlin Bowbeer.
Anna said: “This project is all about sharing, learning, valuing and celebrating our local heritage in Dundee – something that we are passionate about at Verdant Works – and we can’t wait to get started in March!”
The project is part of Scotland’s Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology.
The stories will also be shared during special interactive singing and storytelling performances for children, community groups and a performance for the general public at Verdant Works on June 15.
Lucy Casot, head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Scotland, said: “It’s our ambition that people of all ages will have the chance to discover something new about the heritage they care about.
“We’re delighted that, thanks to funding from the National Lottery, Stories Fae Me Tay You will be opening the door to fun, learning and everlasting memories for many people as we celebrate this special year.”
Anyone who wants to be involved must be available one February 25, March 4 and March 18 between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
For more information and to book a place, call Anna on 07341127417 or e-mail verdantlearning@dundeeheritage.co.uk
