Welcome to Bygone Days, your dedicated home for Dundee local history, heritage, and forgotten stories. We bring you deep dives into our city’s rich past, exploring everything from historic architecture and industrial landmarks to personal memoirs, local legends, and the cultural milestones that shaped Tayside.

Whether you are looking for archived photography, stories from the City Centre and Waterfront across the decades, or heritage features celebrating the people, trades, and traditions of old Dundee, our historic hub offers an engaging glimpse into yesterday. Explore our latest history articles, community archives, and in-depth retro features below.

Was Jack The Ripper Hanged in Dundee?

10th September 2026 No Comments

Everyone has heard of Jack the Ripper the question we are asking is?. Did one…

Dundee’s Industrial Heritage & Maritime Legacy Dundee’s unique character was forged on the banks of the River Tay through centuries of maritime trade, shipbuilding, and textile manufacturing. Renowned globally as the world center for the jute industry, the city’s skyline was once dominated by towering brick chimneys and sprawling mills like Camperdown and Cox’s Stack. Beyond the textile trades, Dundee’s deep-water port fostered a legendary whaling fleet and a proud shipbuilding tradition that launched iconic vessels such as the RSS Discovery. Exploring our industrial past offers a fascination with the ingenuity, grit, and hard work of the generations who built the modern city.

Historic Architecture, Streets & Lost Landmarks The urban landscape of Dundee has continually evolved, yet echoes of the past remain embedded in its streets, cobbles, and historic stone facades. From the ancient medieval origins of the Overgate and Murraygate to the Victorian splendor of the City Square and Albert Institute, every neighborhood tells a story. Our historic features revisit lost landmarks, urban planning transformations, and forgotten architectural gems across Lochee, Broughty Ferry, Hilltown, and the City Centre, preserving the visual history of how our local surroundings used to look.

Social History, Local Traditions & Personal Memories History is ultimately made by the everyday lives of the people who lived it. Our heritage coverage celebrates the personal memoirs, local folklore, working-class traditions, and community memories that defined Dundee throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. From the buzz of the old open-air markets and traditional holidays to local legends and neighborhood gathering spots, we preserve the lived experiences of former generations. Revisit the stories, social movements, and cultural milestones that continue to shape the proud identity of Tayside today.