Broughty Ferry Through Time

Author: King, Brian

Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands

Published on 15 February 2016 by Amberley Publishing in the United Kingdom as part of the Through Time series.

Paperback | 96 pages, 180 Illustrations
168 x 232 x 9 | 284g

Broughty Ferry has gone through many changes since its origins as a small fishing village nestled in the shadow of a fifteenth-century castle. The industrial age saw wealthy jute barons arrive and build their grand residences there, while the coming of the train saw the town become a popular destination for holidaymakers. The twentieth century and beyond has seen Broughty Ferry evolve into a popular and affluent suburb.

This compilation of images follows Broughty Ferry through all of these changes and shows how, despite officially becoming part of Dundee in 1913, ‘the Ferry’ has always maintained an independent air.