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In 2014, Dundee became the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design and in 2018, the city welcomed V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum. This panel showcases some of the important creative milestones which have contributed to Dundee’s continuing design renaissance. CREATIVE DUNDEE Up Up UNESCO City of Design Designing a new future for the city In 2014, Dundee became the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design and in 2018, the city welcomed V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum. This panel showcases some of the important creative milestones which have contributed to Dundee’s continuing design renaissance. 1. V&A Dundee Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma & Associates, the V&A Dundee building was inspired by the rugged cliffs of the Scottish coastline and it opened on 15 September 2018. It is Kengo Kuma’s first building in the UK, and the design and location are intended to reconnect contemporary Dundee with its historic River Tay waterfront. 2. UNESCO designation When Dundee was chosen as the UK’s first City of Design in 2014, it was recognised by UNESCO for its diverse and consistent design contributions in a variety of fields – from biomedical research to video games and comics. 3. Maggie’s Centre Designed by renowned LA architect Frank Gehry, this unusual building opened in 2003 within the grounds of Ninewells Hospital. Its garden was created by leading landscape designer Arabella Lenox-Boyd, with a sculpture by Anthony Gormley called ‘Another Time X’. Frank Gehry’s original sketch (right) and finished building (left) are both stitched here. 4. Postage stamp progress James Chalmers (1782–1853) was a stationer and bookseller in Dundee when he proposed the idea of an adhesive postage stamp in 1838. 5. NCR and the ATM Although Britain’s first automated teller machine (ATM) was unveiled in London in 1967, the idea really took off in the 1970s when NCR rolled out its Model 770. Millions of cash dispensing machines were made in NCR’s Dundee factory and shipped around the world until the factory closed in 2009. 6. Castlehill Lampposts Located in Castle Street, the lampposts were designed by David Findlay Wilson, a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, and installed in 2004. The title reflects the old name for this part of Dundee. 7. Waterfront Place Waterfront Place is a prime spot within Dundee’s new 30-year Waterfront Masterplan. It re-establishes the important connection between people and the River Tay, and has been designed to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Highlights include the Urban Beach, an active travel hub and cycle hire to promote low carbon transport, and an interactive play area. Development of Waterfront Place created new jobs and an apprenticeship, and surplus materials were donated to community-based enterprises. 8. The McManus The McManus, Dundee’s award-winning gallery and museum, has a bronze statue of ‘Oor Wullie’ (from the ‘Sunday Post’) outside. The Gallery also previously hosted the ‘McMenace Design Festival’, to pay tribute to the comics industry’s influence on the city. 9. V&A Dundee Tartan The V&A Dundee Tartan was created by royal kiltmakers, Kinloch Anderson, to celebrate the museum’s 2023 exhibition, ‘Tartan’. The design was inspired by Kengo Kuma’s initial concept pencil sketches, with a dash of shocking pink to reference Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli’s regular visits to Scotland in the late 1940s. 10. ‘Tay Whale’ This public sculpture was designed by Lee Simmons and installed on the Waterfront in 2021, close to the V&A Dundee and the Urban Beach. 11. James Bowman Lindsay Although most people associate Thomas Edison with the invention of the lightbulb in 1879, local inventor James Bowman Lindsay (1799-1862) had already explored the concept in 1835. Working as Science and Mathematics Lecturer at the Watt Institution in Dundee, James created a prototype electric lightbulb with copper filament – very similar to the ones we use today. Design around the world The names of other UNESCO Cities of Design have also been stitched around the edges of this panel. Up Up This panel was stitched by Val Beveridge Kay Deas Margaret Geyer Catherine Lawson Natalie McCluskey Kaye MacGregor Tricia Paton Ann Penhale Alice Simpson Sue Tindell

In the past, Dundee’s beautiful parks and outdoor spaces – including Baxter Park, Caird Park, Dawson Park and Lochee Park – were largely made possible by historical bequests from wealthy individuals with close links to the city. More recently, new developments such as the Green Circular Cycle Path, Riverside Nature Park, Slessor Gardens and the Urban Beach, plus a thriving collection of allotments and community gardens, continue to prioritise access to nature. Up Up Dundee Nature A celebration of Dundee’s favourite parks and green spaces In the past, Dundee’s beautiful parks and outdoor spaces – including Baxter Park, Caird Park, Dawson Park and Lochee Park – were largely made possible by historical bequests from wealthy individuals with close links to the city. More recently, new developments such as the Green Circular Cycle Path, Riverside Nature Park, Slessor Gardens and the Urban Beach, plus a thriving collection of allotments and community gardens, continue to prioritise access to nature. The city currently holds seven Green Flag awards. 1. Beautiful Scotland – Gold Medal 2023 Bonnie Dundee is a Beautiful Scotland group, supported by Dundee City Council, that helps to brighten up Dundee’s environment. This group of committed volunteers has been awarded several Gold medals in the Beautiful Scotland Awards. 2. The Camperdown elm In the mid-19th century, the Earl of Camperdown’s head forester replanted a young, contorted elm on the Camperdown estate which is still growing there today. However, by later grafting a cutting from this contorted tree to the trunk of a wych elm (Ulmus glabra), the earl’s gardener is thought to have cultivated the first weeping elm, called Ulmus glabra ‘Camperdownii’. This mushroom-shaped tree is still widely grown and propagated across the world. 3. Cherry trees Every spring, local people and Japanese visitors flock to see the spectacular pink cherry blossom at Dawson Park in Broughty Ferry. 4. Swannie Ponds Locally, Stobsmuir Ponds are known as ’Swannie Ponds’, thanks to the swans who live there. 5. Barnhill Rock Garden This beautiful park is located close to Broughty Ferry beach, on what was once the ancient shore-line. 6. The ‘lemon’ tree The original ‘lemon’ tree was created by Tay Bridge toll workers who, each spring, hung plastic Jif lemons on a nearby tree. This practical joke persisted until 1993 when the tree, to the west of the old toll booths, was felled in response to safety concerns. In 2016, a successful comeback campaign coincided with the road bridge’s 50th anniversary, when the ‘lemon’ tree was re-created on a different tree. 7. Madonna lilies The City of Dundee’s coat of arms includes a pot of Madonna lilies (Lilium candidum) to represent St Mary, the city’s first patron saint. 8. The River Tay The River Tay is the longest river in Scotland, at approximately 117 miles (190km). It begins as a tiny spring in the Highlands, and by the time it reaches Dundee, it’s almost 2 miles wide. Dolphins and seals can often be spotted in the Firth of Tay, where the river meets the North Sea. 9. University of Dundee Botanic Garden An important centre for horticultural research and education, attracting more than 80,000 visitors a year. 10. The Miley This urban nature reserve follows part of the old railway route between Dundee and Newtyle, one of the first passenger-carrying railways in Scotland. The Miley runs from Lochee to Clepington Road, skirting the playing fields of St John’s High School. The route is a haven for songbirds from March to October, and wildflowers and butterflies in summer, including the small tortoiseshell and the red admiral. 11. Riverside Nature Park Highland cattle are an unexpected sight in a coastal city like Dundee. But for decades, these mighty beasts grazed in fields adjacent to Riverside Nature Park – a beautiful space created from Dundee’s old landfill site. While the cattle have now gone, many species of native birds and insects can be seen or heard while walking and cycling through the park. 12. Bats at sunset Favourite sites for bats in Dundee include the city’s parks and graveyards. 13. Templeton Woods Located just outside the city, Templeton Woods currently holds a Green Flag award and supports roe deer, buzzards and red squirrels. 14. The Law The Dundee Law sits at the heart of the city and, at 175m (572 feet) high, it’s a prominent feature on the local skyline. Formed by volcanic activity around 400 million years ago, the Law was used as an Iron Age hill fort and prehistoric graves dating to about 1500 BC have been uncovered on its slopes. Today, you can see for up to 45 miles in all directions on a clear day. Up Up This panel was stitched by Margaret Clarke Wendy Herron June Jelly Joyce Porteous Anne Soave

When Dundonians are not working, dancing or listening to music, their focus shifts to sport. The city’s two football teams – Dundee in blue and white, and Dundee United in tangerine and black – have both tasted domestic success, and their home-grounds are a stone’s throw from each other. This panel highlights popular local sports, like boxing, golf and ice hockey, and some of the talented people who have excelled in them. DUNDEE CULTURE Up Up Sporting Dundee Aiming high in the world of sport When Dundonians are not working, dancing or listening to music, their focus shifts to sport. The city’s two football teams – Dundee in blue and white, and Dundee United in tangerine and black – have both tasted domestic success, and their home-grounds are a stone’s throw from each other. This panel highlights popular local sports, like boxing, golf and ice hockey, and some of the talented people who have excelled in them. 1. Marshall Key Born in Dundee in 1932, Marshall Key made his debut for the senior Dundee Tigers, aged just 16, during the 1948-49 season. He later played in Paisley, Harringay and Edinburgh, and as player-coach for Swiss team Crans-sur-Sierre – it was in Switzerland that he would find himself giving skating lessons to actor Charlie Chaplin’s son, Michael. 2. Bowling In September 1892, 122 clubs formed the Scottish Bowling Association. Dundee still has many outdoor bowling clubs, some of which date back to the mid-1800s. 3. David Leslie Born in Dundee in 1952, David Leslie is a former international rugby union player who represented Scotland 32 times between 1975 and 1985. He also trained as an architect, graduating with first-class honours from DJCAD. 4. Willie Smith Champion golfer Willie Smith (1876-1916) was born in Dundee and initially played at Carnoustie. He and his brothers emigrated to the US, where he turned pro in 1894 and won the US Open five years later, winning by a margin of eleven shots. This record remained in place until 2000 when it was broken by Tiger Woods. 5. Shirley Robertson OBE Born in Dundee in 1968, champion sailor Shirley first sailed as a child, in a homemade dinghy. She went on to make history as the first British woman to win Olympic Gold medals at two consecutive Olympic Games, in 2000 (Sydney) and 2004 (Athens). 6. Jenny Wood Allen Jenny Wood Allen (1911-2010) became the world’s oldest female marathon runner in 2002, when she ran the London marathon aged 90. She had previously been the unofficial Scottish women’s cycling champion, ran her first marathon aged 73, and completed over 50 marathons in her lifetime. 7. Neil Paterson The multi-talented Neil Paterson (1915-1995) captained Dundee United FC in the 1936-37 season, as an amateur player, and went on to win the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, for ‘Room at the Top’ in 1959. 8. Dick McTaggart MBE One of five boxing brothers from Dundee, Dick McTaggart competed for the Lightweight title in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics, winning Gold and Bronze medals respectively. More recent success in the same sport was achieved by Dundee’s Sam Hickey who won Gold in the Middleweight event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. 9. Tennis Dundee has three LTA-affiliated tennis clubs – Broughty Ferry TC, Forthill Community TC and West End LTC – and eight park-based courts. 10. Natasha McKay Born in Dundee in 1995, Natasha is a six-time British Figure Skating Champion, and she also competed with Team GB at the Beijing Olympics in 2022. Natasha announced her retirement from competitive skating in May 2023, to focus on coaching in her home city. 11. Snooker Dundee’s longest-established snooker hall is Tivoli Snooker Club on Bonnybank Road. It is often used as a venue for Scottish Snooker’s national tournaments. 12. Dundee FC & Dundee United FC Located just 200 yards (183 metres) from each other, Dens Park (Dundee FC) and Tannadice (Dundee Utd FC) are the two closest senior football clubs in the UK. Both clubs have tasted domestic success, and many heroes have emerged – these include former player and longest-serving manager Jim McLean, goalkeeper Hamish McAlpine and Maurice Malpas for Dundee United; and, for Dundee FC, players Billy Steel and Bobby Cox, and manager Bob Shankly who led the club to its one and only League Championship win in 1962. Up Up This panel was stitched by Lesley Arthur Alison French Sheila G Gorrie Amanda Hastings Eleanor Mitchell Mariachiara Tiboni Anna Rooney Kirsten Mae Wallace

The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee was formed in the 16th century, creating an alliance among the city’s most prolific trades. This panel reflects the organisation’s roots and its commitment to fundraising for worthy local causes. We also celebrate the Nine Trades’ ongoing support for the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science; citizenship and community development; education; religion; and health. DUNDEE INDUSTRY Up Up The Nine Trades Forging alliances between Dundee’s ancient trades The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee was formed in the 16th century, creating an alliance among the city’s most prolific trades. There is a traditional hierarchy in place which orders the Nine Trades as follows: Bakers, Cordiners, Glovers, Tailors, Bonnetmakers, Fleshers, Hammermen, Weavers and Dyers. This panel reflects the organisation’s roots and its commitment to fundraising for worthy local causes. We also celebrate the Nine Trades’ ongoing support for the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science; citizenship and community development; education; religion; and health. 1. Weavers With origins going back to 1512, the Weaver Craft is a community organisation with more than 80 current members. Originally, the Weavers regulated the linen and jute trades in Dundee: it controlled who had the right to weave and sell cloth within the burgh, maintained quality standards, and provided apprenticeships in the textile industries. Modern community funding projects include an inter-generational project that links schools with care homes; the Weavers Prize, an annual award for textile students at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD); digitising the Trades’ Lockit books; and the Dundee Tapestry. 2. Bakers This trade was once known as ‘Baxters’ and its current Lockit Book was opened in 1554, although earlier records from 136 4 also mention the purchase of bread from Dundee bakers for the Royal household. Today, the Bakers Trade continues to care for the sick and poor, and is particularly focused on training and apprenticeships. 3. Cordiners (shoemakers) Once known in Scotland as ‘Soutars’, the shoemakers and cobblers in 17th century Dundee were busy people. As trade dwindled in the 19th century, leather belting for machinery took over but that eventually died out, too. Currently the Cordiners are involved with the Weavers in digitising the Trades’ Lockit books, in partnership with Dundee University, and their members also repair leather-bound historical books. Today’s members are committed to carrying out charity work, particularly for educational purposes. 4. Glovers (glovemakers) A tannery for use by glovemakers (or ‘skinners’ as they were once known), to prepare the leather for their craft, was constructed beside the Wallace Burn in 1522, not far from St Roques Chapel. This trade continues its charitable work today as an ‘open’ Craft. 5. Hammermen (metal-workers) This was an important and wealthy trade, with royal connections – a pair of pistols made in Dundee for King Louis XIII of France sold for £54,000 at an auction in 2001. At one point, this Craft encompassed Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, along with Bucklemakers, Blacksmiths, Watchmakers, Cutlers, Gunsmiths and Engineers. 6. Tailors In the mid-1900s, Reform Street was the ‘Saville Row’ of Dundee, with more than a dozen tailors working there, and by the 1950s, there were over 40. Today, the Tailors Craft continues to support those working in the clothing industry and it funds a bursary and a textiles student prize at both Dundee & Angus College and DJCAD. 7. Dyers The Dyers formally became part of the Nine Trades in 1693 and, historically, the Craft played an important role alongside Dundee’s textile industries. Today, the Dyers’ funding commitments include an award at DJCAD; a design competition called Creative Spaces for secondary school children; and Tayside Dynamos Powerchair Football Club, a popular disability team sport. 8. Bonnetmakers Traditionally, Dundee bonnets (also known as ‘toories’ or ‘tammies’) were black when worn by the middle classes, or blue for the working classes; some were also made in russet. By becoming an ‘open’ Craft, the Bonnetmakers adapted to survive and members now include healthcare practitioners, solicitors, accountants and other business-owners. The Bonnetmakers was also one of the first Trades to admit women. 9. Fleshers (butchers) Representing the butchers of Dundee, many families with long ties to the Fleshers Craft still run award-winning butchery businesses in the city. Members of the Fleshers Trade take turns to supply the meat for the Nine Trades’ annual Bridie Supper. 10. Creative arts The Nine Trades is a committed supporter of art and culture in Dundee. Its support includes awards to students at DJCAD, and funding for creative bodies such as V&A Dundee, the Dundee Repertory Theatre, Dundee Heritage Trust, Dundee Youth Music Theatre, and many other projects in local schools and colleges. 11. The Howff & The Conveners Stone Meetings of the Nine Trades’ Convenors Court were traditionally held every November to decide who qualified for financial support from each Trade. Originally, the Deacons, Boxmasters and Clerks of the Nine Trades met at The Convenors Stone in The Howff, an ancient graveyard. 12. Donations Although the nine individual Trades are not charities, the board of trustees has charitable status to enable grants, donations and loans to be given to those in need. This includes pensions for those that worked in each Trade; funding for universities, schools and colleges in Dundee; and financial support for the young, vulnerable and disadvantaged. 13. Deacon Convener Each of the Nine Trades has a Deacon, and the Deacon Convener is the presiding officer of this group and the general fund charity. A new Deacon Convener is named every two years. 14. Education support This includes financial awards for local students in various design-led disciplines, as well as Degree Show prizes awarded to students at DJCAD and Dundee & Angus College on behalf of the Weavers, Tailors and Dyers Crafts. Other activities include funding for the Dundee University Summer School; High School of Dundee bursaries; and support in secondary and tertiary education for disadvantaged pupils. 15. Lockit Book Each Trade has a Lockit Book which is looked after by the Clerk or Boxmaster. These books go back many hundreds of years and, inside, they contain a record of membership of each Craft and details of its accounts. Currently, the Nine Trades’ Lockit Books are undergoing a programme of digitisation and will be available online in years to come. 16. Scientific research Examples of recent funding from the Nine Trades for scientific research includes grants and projects in local schools and colleges, and through its commitment to digitising the Lockit Books. 17. Bridie Supper Traditionally, after the annual business of the Convenors Court had been discussed, each November meeting would be adjourned to a local ale house for food and drink. This practice continues today and is now known as the annual Bridie Supper. Up Up This panel was stitched by Margaret Craig Fiona Mackenzie Helen Nairn Alison Scott Susannah Silver Linda Spencer Jackie Tunstall-Pedoe

In Dundee, a collective sense of humour means daily life is never dull. This panel spotlights evolving aspects of Dundee’s culture, alongside a selection of words and phrases in Dundee dialect, inspired by the works of local author and journalist Norman Watson. To help you enjoy this panel in full, we’ve ‘translated’ the words and phrases stitched on it. Up Up Dundee Culture Dundee’s love for humour, music and dancing In Dundee, a collective sense of humour means daily life is never dull. This panel spotlights evolving aspects of Dundee’s culture, alongside a selection of words and phrases in Dundee dialect, inspired by the works of local author and journalist Norman Watson. To help you enjoy this panel in full, we’ve ‘translated’ the words and phrases stitched on it. Baffies – Slippers Bidie in – Live-in partner Brah day, is it? – It’s a lovely day Breeks – Trousers Bunker – Coal store (indoors or outdoors) Circul – Traffic roundabout Cloot – Cloth Closie – Shared access in a tenement block (including the stairs) Cundie – Drain Denner – Dinner Eh’m a Dee till eh deh – I’m a Dundee football fan until I die Eh’m fair puggled – I’m exhausted Eh’ve got the boak – I’m feeling sick Ehe’i’a halfloaf plen – I’ll have a plain half loaf Fleg – A fright Gaun yersel! – Go for it! Geez a keek – Let me have a look Geez a plehn ane, an’ an ingin’ ane an’ a? – Can I have a plain pie (or bridie) and an onion one as well Geez a skiffy – Give me a clue Glaikit – Foolish, silly or thoughtless Haivir – To talk rubbish Heez affy oary – He’s very common or rough He’s a ke-ul biler – He’s a kettle boiler (a stay-at-home husband) It’s barkit – It’s filthy Jings, crivens, help ma Boab! – Oh my goodness! Lobbie (or Lobby) – The hallway or passageway inside a flat or house Midden – A pile of rubbish Oxter – Under-arm Pleh’y – A ‘plettie’ is a long external landing (attached to the stairs) that ran behind tenement buildings, connecting up to four or five flats on each floor. Saffy cahld – It’s awful cold Stervin – Starving Sweemin – Swimming The Tully – ‘Evening Telegraph’ (a local Dundee paper) Twa jeelie pieces, pleeze – Two jam sandwiches, please Twuz name – What’s its name? Weemin – Women Whit a fairdee gowk – What a scaredy cat Yir on – Agreed ’Znarab – He’s an Arab (how Dundee FC fans describe a Dundee United fan) Up Up This panel was stitched by Maggie Ballantyne Frances Lavery Jeanette Smeaton Christine Willatts Mary Wilson

Water, sun, soil and location are celebrated in this panel by looking at how local people are working with nature around the city to cultivate, grow and develop systems that nurture the whole community. At the centre of the panel sits Ninewells Hospital which was named after the natural water springs that once flowed through this part of Dundee. DUNDEE NATURE Up Up The Nine Wells Bringing people and nature together Water, sun, soil and location are celebrated in this panel by looking at how local people are working with nature around the city to cultivate, grow and develop systems that nurture the whole community. At the centre of the panel sits Ninewells Hospital which was named after the natural water springs that once flowed through this part of Dundee. 1. Ninewells Hospital When it opened in 1974, Ninewells Hospital was the first new teaching hospital to be built in the UK since Victorian times. Since then, thousands of healthcare practitioners have trained at Ninewells, and many groundbreaking treatments have been introduced – including keyhole surgery and robotic surgery. The hospital is set in beautiful grounds which contain the award-winning Maggie’s Centre, designed by Frank Gehry, and the Carseview Centre, providing mental health treatment and support. 2. Heron in flight Herons are regular visitors to the River Tay, the Dighty Burn and other water sources around the city, a positive sign that these waterways continue to support nature. 3. Victoria Gardens This urban community garden enables schoolchildren and volunteers from different cultures to grow food together. In 2023, Victoria Gardens received a Certificate of Recognition in the NatureScot It’s Your Neighbourhood ‘Pollinator Friendly Award’, and the garden is part of the Grow Dundee network. 4. Wildflowers Eden Project’s wildflower habitat project began in spring 2022 – sites included Seabraes, Dawson Park, Camperdown Park and Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc. Wildflower mini-meadows can also be enjoyed throughout Dundee every summer. 5. Lady Well The Lady Well originally stood at the corner of Hilltown and Ladywell Lane. It was an important source of water for Dundee residents and it remained in use until the construction of Victoria Road in 1872. 6. River Tay dolphins Bottlenose dolphins are often spotted in the River Tay. Good times to spot them are early evenings in summer, and when the tide is coming in because dolphins often follow shoals of fish upstream. 7. Ninewells Community Garden This popular community garden sits within the arboretum at Ninewells Hospital, near the Maggie’s Centre, and its mission is to provide an environment where gardening supports physical and mental wellbeing, therapy and rehabilitation. Garden highlights include wheelchair-accessible paths, flower borders, veg beds, a small orchard and a sensory garden, all managed by volunteers. 8. Soft fruits For many Dundonians – including youngsters – summer meant heading to the fields of nearby farms in Angus, Fife and Perthshire for berry-picking. Strawberries and raspberries are traditional soft fruit crops but, in recent years, local farmers have also been growing blackcurrants, blackberries and cherries. The ‘Tayberry’ – a raspberry/blackberry hybrid – was developed in Dundee, along with several raspberry and blackcurrant varieties. 9. Tay View Community Garden Another community garden in the Grow Dundee network – a group of gardens, orchards, foraging areas and allotments in and around Dundee. 10. Rock, sand, soil All life depends on soil, and this is just one of the topics of research at The James Hutton Institute which has a centre at Invergowrie, in Dundee. 11. Duntrune Community Garden With a series of colourful pocket gardens and a community growing space, Duntrune Community Garden is managed by SAMH, the Scottish Association for Mental Health. Regular workshops involve volunteers and participants of all ages. 12. The James Hutton Institute A globally recognised research organisation whose work looks at how science can help to drive more sustainable use of land, crops and natural resources and, ultimately, deliver better food and environmental security. 13. Dundee Therapy Garden Located at Dudhope Park, this special garden supports serving, ex-forces and ex-uniformed emergency personnel who are facing mental health challenges. Here, tailored therapies are provided in a calming green space environment. 14. Loch Tay Although it’s more than 60 miles (96km) from Dundee, this is where the River Tay begins. Loch Tay stretches for around 14 miles (23km) and it’s the sixth largest loch in Scotland. 15. Wellgate The Wellgate can be traced back to the early 15th century, and it formed a link between Murraygate and Hilltown. The suffix ‘gate’ comes from the Old Norse word ‘gata’, which means ‘road’ or ‘street’ and, in this case, Wellgate led to the Lady Well – an important source of water for the city. 16. Cultivated plants Plenty of keen home gardeners mean that Dundee’s residential gardens are also providing seasonal food and shelter for birds, insects and small mammals. 17. Carse of Gowrie Many years ago, the flat, fertile strip of land between Perth and Dundee was drained to create the rich, sheltered farmland that exists today. Historically, the soil has supported orchards, soft fruit and arable crops, like wheat, barley and potatoes. Up Up This panel was stitched by Amina Group Shanaz Ahmad Yasmin Ahmad Arati Ahmed June Anderson Hanifa Ahmed Kulsum Hussein Shazia Hussain Latifa Javeid Musarat Khan Angela Mehlert Asmau Mohammed Mabruka Mohamed Nasreen Mohammed Assma Rehan Nasreen Shabbir Shahnaz Ulhaque Khadija Yakub Mst Bakul Akter Maqsoodan Arshid Jean Davidson Zubeda Dawud Christine Don Sharman Frost

From community theatre to national premieres to seasonal pantomimes, Dundee’s theatres present an eclectic and diverse list of productions. Many Scottish actors began their careers on a Dundee stage, and many writers penned their first poems and plays within the city’s boundaries. This panel celebrates Witch’s Blood, a piece of community theatre from 1987, and acknowledges actors and writers with close links to the city. CREATIVE DUNDEE Up Up Theatre and Writers Taking to the stage, by way of Dundee From community theatre to national premieres to seasonal pantomimes, Dundee’s theatres present an eclectic and diverse list of productions. Many Scottish actors began their careers on a Dundee stage, and many writers penned their first poems and plays within the city’s boundaries. This panel celebrates Witch’s Blood, a piece of community theatre from 1987, and acknowledges actors and writers with close links to the city. 1. Witch’s Blood In 1987, a unique piece of community theatre called ‘Witch’s Blood’ was performed at multiple locations across Dundee, inspired by the 1947 novel of the same name by William Blain. The performance involved local children and adults, and practising artists and musicians, and it culminated in a seated finale at Dudhope Castle. 2. Dundee Rep Built in 1982, the Dundee Rep (also home of Scottish Dance Theatre) was granted Category ‘A’-list status in 2022. The theatre was designed by local architects, Nicoll Russell Studios, and it continues to present a variety of contemporary productions. Many Scottish actors – including Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, David Tennant and Ncuti Gatwa – have acted on this stage. 3. Whitehall Theatre Originally the Alhambra Theatre, the building was transformed in the late 1920s into a venue that could show both films and live theatre productions. In 1969, it was renamed the Whitehall Theatre, and its first performance was a Gala Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan. It now presents musicals, pantomime, comedy and dance. 4. William McGonagall Living in Dundee for most of his life, William McGonagall (1825-1902) wrote and performed badly rhyming poems about serious subjects. Lines from his most famous poem, about the Tay Rail Bridge disaster, can be seen on the Waterfront’s ‘McGonagall’s Walk’, close to the existing railway bridge. 5. Mary Shelley The creator of ‘Frankenstein’ visited the Baxter family in South Baffin Street as a teenager, and a plaque still marks where she stayed between 1812 and 1814. In a later edition of her famous novel, Mary acknowledged that Dundee had played a unique role in shaping “the airy flights of [her] imagination”. 6. Sam Robertson Born in Dundee in 1985, one of Sam’s favourite memories of the city was playing football on Magdalen Green. His acting roles include ‘Coronation Street’, ‘Beaver Falls’, ‘The Legend of Barney Thomson’ and ‘Stonemouth’ 7. Katie Leung as ‘Cho Chang’ Katie was born in Dundee and is best known for playing Cho Chang in several ‘Harry Potter’ films. She has also appeared in ‘T2: Trainspotting’, ‘Poirot’ and BBC’s ‘Annika’. 8. Brian Cox CBE in ‘Bob Servant’ The ‘Succession’ star is proud of his Dundee roots, and episode 8 of Season 2 was filmed in the city. Two series of Brian’s BBC comedy ‘Bob Servant’ were also filmed in Broughty Ferry. 9. Jimmy Macdonald Born in Dundee, Jimmy Macdonald (1906-1991) moved to the US when he was only a month old. In 1934, he got a job in the newly formed Disney Sound Effects Department and in 1946, Walt Disney handpicked Jimmy to be the official voice of Mickey Mouse. He voiced the Disney character on film and television until the late 1970s. 10. Will Fyffe The actor and comedian Will Fyffe (1885-1947) was born in Dundee and appeared on stage, radio and television, and in films like ‘To the Victor’ and ‘The Missing People’. When he wrote and recorded the song ‘I Belong to Glasgow’, he became a world-wide star. 11. William Duncan – ‘The Lochee Cowboy’ After growing up in Dundee, William Duncan (1879-1961) became a huge name in Hollywood during the era of silent films. He started out as a bodybuilder and wrestler, before becoming an actor and director and, at one point, he was reputed to earn a million dollars a year. 12. Henrietta Watson Actress Henrietta Watson (1873-1964) was born into a theatrical family, and she first acted on stage at the age of seven. She toured Australia several times, and appeared in some fifteen films between 1916 and 1939. 13. Neil Forsyth Award-winning author and screenwriter Neil Forsyth grew up in West Ferry, studied in Edinburgh, and wrote a number of fiction novels before he started writing for TV. His first novel was ‘Other People’s Money’ (2007), and his TV writing credits include ‘Bob Servant’, ‘Guilt’, ‘The Gold’ and ‘Eric, Ernie and Me’. 14. Eddie Small A well-known figure within the University, Dundee-born Eddie Small (1951-2020) was a historian and playwright, Creative Writing tutor and Public Engagement Officer for the School of Humanities. One of his plays was ‘The Four Marys’ which examined the impact of Mary Slessor, Mary Brooksbank, Mary Walker and Mary Ann Baxter on the city of Dundee. Eddie was also a passionate advocate for disability awareness. Up Up This panel was stitched by Sandra Allstaff Cath Calder Rhona Duncan Mally Gower Annie Hickson Jacklyn Koh Jill Muchall

At the centre of this panel is the magnificent Royal Arch, a monument built close to the port of Dundee to celebrate a visit by Queen Victoria in 1844. While the arch was there, it represented Dundee’s wealth, its success in the jute and linen industries, and its influence on the rest of the world. INTERNATIONAL DUNDEE Up Up Dundee’s influence on the World Success at home and further afield At the centre of this panel is the magnificent Royal Arch, a monument built close to the port of Dundee to celebrate a visit by Queen Victoria in 1844. While the arch was there, it represented Dundee’s wealth, its success in the jute and linen industries, and its influence on the rest of the world. 1. The Royal Arch Erected to commemorate a visit by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to Dundee in 1844 – the city’s first Royal visit since the 17th century – this triumphal arch stood tall until 1964, when the land was reclaimed to build the Tay Road Bridge. A competition decided upon its designer, and the winner was John Thomas Rochead, an architect from Glasgow who also designed the Wallace Monument in Stirling. The resulting arch – some 80 feet across – used to stand over the access onto the pier, between Earl Grey Dock and King William IV Dock. The recent discovery of some original slabs from the Royal Arch, during work on the Waterfront development, could lead to future restoration work. The arch between V&A Dundee’s two conjoined buildings can be interpreted as a nod to the Royal Arch – particularly as it maintains the connection with Victoria and Albert. 2. Royal Exchange Designed by David Bryce in 1854-55 as a place for the city’s increasingly wealthy textile merchants to meet and do business, the Royal Exchange on Panmure Street was built on marshland just north of the original city walls. It was modelled in the style of Flemish cloth halls and should have been crowned with an impressive steeple, but the waterlogged ground meant the foundations kept slipping. Today, the building carries a Category ‘A’ listing. 3. Linen trade Dundee’s linen industry preceded jute. Flax was imported from Russia and the Baltic states, then Dundee’s linen mills turned the fibres into a rough cloth. This was exported to make sails for ships, wagon-covers and clothing for enslaved people. 4. Juteopolis Switching from linen to jute turned out to be a profitable decision by Dundee’s wealthy mill-owners. The burgeoning jute industry stimulated shipbuilding when jute barons like William Cox began to build their own ships from around 1874. It also benefited the whaling trade which had previously begun to decline when gas lighting reduced the need for whale oil. Expansion of these industries attracted workers to Dundee and, by 1901, the city’s population had quadrupled. Although jute production fell from the early 1900s, the jute industry remained Dundee’s biggest employer until the early 1950s. 5. Millionaires’ Row At the height of the jute trade, the ‘jute barons’ and mill-owners were extremely wealthy. Many used their wealth to build large mansions in nearby Broughty Ferry – conveniently close to the mills, but far enough to escape the noise and squalor of the city itself. In 1861, the UK census recorded 33 millionaires living in one square mile of Dundee (the West Ferry district) – a greater concentration than anywhere else in the British Empire. 6. Robert Stirling Newall Born in Dundee, Robert Stirling Newall (1812-1889) was an engineer who patented a design for wire ropes and, later, transformed undersea telegraph cables – including those laid under the Atlantic Ocean. Robert went on to become a noted amateur astronomer, and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1864 and of the Royal Society in 1875. 7. Robert Fleming Robert Fleming (1845-1933) was born and brought up in Dundee. After being introduced to the stock market by textile merchant Edward Baxter, Robert established the First Scottish American Trust in February 1873 and became an accomplished investment manager. In 1890, he headed to London and founded his own successful merchant bank. His grandson, Ian Fleming, created the character of ‘James Bond’. Up Up This panel was stitched by Christine Brady Kadri Kaasik Pat Nelson

Dundee is home to Ninewells Hospital & Medical School so the city plays an invaluable role as a teaching centre for student doctors and health practitioners. This panel explores some of the medical ‘firsts’ which have historically been achieved within the city. It also celebrates the health professionals who have transformed outcomes for people across the world. DUNDEE INDUSTRY Up Up Health Dundee’s contribution to healthcare Dundee is home to Ninewells Hospital & Medical School so the city plays an invaluable role as a teaching centre for student doctors and health practitioners. This panel explores some of the medical ‘firsts’ which have historically been achieved within the city. It also celebrates the health professionals who have transformed outcomes for people across the world. 1. NHS employees From the first-year student nurse in her pink uniform and the sternly efficient Sisters and Matron in navy of the 1950s, to the 2020s where tunics and trousers of varying colour combinations denote many different roles and functions, NHS staff are the beating heart of Dundee’s healthcare system. 2. Renal dialysis Ninewells Hospital is one of 10 renal units across Scotland, and the hospital is also a specialist training centre in renal medicine. 3. Scarf badge This small scarf badge was once worn by some of Dundee Royal Infirmary’s nurses. The colours reflect nursing grades, while the motto reads ‘For sick and injured’. 4. Dundee Blood Transfusion Service Ninewells Hospital is home to the Dundee Blood Donor Centre, where donors can give blood all year round to help save lives. 5. DNA helix MRC PPU has been providing DNA sequencing and molecular biology services from its Dundee HQ since 1998. 6. Keyhole surgery The familar ‘butterflies in the tummy’ feeling inspired this motif for laparoscopy (also known as keyhole surgery). The technique was pioneered by Professor Sir Alfred Cuschieri who came to Dundee in 1976. The first example of minimally invasive surgery was carried out by him at Ninewells Hospital in 1987, and is still widely used. 7. Surgical knots The modern nurse’s shoes, at the bottom of the panel, feature real surgical knots, stitched by two practising surgeons at Ninewells Hospital. 8. Midwifery badge This badge was stitched by a retired nurse who copied the badge she was given when graduating from Dundee College of Nursing & Midwifery. The almond tree represents spring and new birth, while the blue and white lines represent the River Tay and the Nine Wells from which the hospital takes its name. The red lines on the right reflect the various disciplines within a hospital. 9. Prosthetic limbs Professor George Murdoch (1920-2004) specialised in the study of prosthetics and orthotics. In 1965, he founded the Dundee Limb Fitting Centre in Broughty Ferry which was officially opened by WW2 amputee Douglas Bader. In 1979, it was renamed the Tayside Rehabilitation Engineering Service and the unit later moved to Ninewells Campus in 1999. Currently, the centre is known as TORT (Tayside Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology Services). 10. Radiation therapy After visiting the Marie Curie Foundation in Paris in 1926, Professor Margaret Fairlie of Dundee Royal Infirmary pioneered the clinical use of radium in Scotland. You can discover more about Professor Fairlie on the SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH panel. 11. Eye health The Eye Clinic at Ninewells Hospital is a busy place. Pioneering methods of patient management have helped to reduce NHS waiting lists for cataract surgery, and many patients are treated here for common eye conditions, including Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma. 12. Breast cancer screening Kirsty Semple founded Tayside Breast Care and Mastectomy Group at Ninewells Hospital in 1978, and worked as a counsellor there. 13. Lung care Much work has been done in Dundee to progress treatment and outcomes for people with respiratory diseases. Professor James Chalmers, Asthma and Lung UK Chair of Respiratory Research, and Clinical Professor at the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine, was recognised for his work with the treatment of Covid 19 patients during the pandemic, while Dr Anil Mehta’s team at Ninewells created the European Cystic Fibrosis Register. It began in Scotland in 2003 and was extended across the UK in 2007. Up Up This panel was stitched by Isobel Brown Friedel Devlin Margaret Hume Marjorie Morrison Margaret Ross

Dundee is Scotland’s fourth largest city, with a population close to 150,000. Standing proud in the centre is the Dundee Law. Beyond that lie parks, gardens and close-knit communities – bound by Broughty Ferry in the east, Invergowrie to the west and the River Tay to the south. This panel celebrates many well-known places in Dundee, including residential areas, city centre parks and, of course, the beautiful silvery Tay. Up Up Dundee Communities People, pride and favourite places Dundee is Scotland’s fourth largest city, with a population close to 150,000. Standing proud in the centre is the Dundee Law. Beyond that lie parks, gardens and close-knit communities – bound by Broughty Ferry in the east, Invergowrie to the west and the River Tay to the south. This panel celebrates many well-known places in Dundee, including residential areas, city centre parks and, of course, the beautiful silvery Tay. 1. The Law This well-known landmark is actually a volcanic sill formed 400 million years ago. At 174m high, the summit of the Dundee Law is the highest point in the city. The surrounding ‘petals’ contain symbols of communities who have settled in Dundee. Alongside the thistle there is a shamrock, poppy, sunflower, plum blossom, lotus, jasmine and lily. 2. Mill of Mains Historically named after the working grain mill that once stood in this area. 3. Metal tree The result of a community project to create a fun sculpture for kids to play on. Designed by Theresa Lynn and Pamie Bennett, and commissioned by Dundee City Council. 4. Linlathen East Bridge Potentially the oldest iron bridge in Scotland, Linlathen East Bridge was built in the late 1790s to carry horse-drawn carriages over the Dighty Burn and into the Linlathen estate. The Category A-listed bridge re-opened in 2012 after extensive conservation work. 5. Dolphin & swimmer Ye Amphibious Ancients Bathing Association (YEABBA) is based at Broughty Ferry harbour, and its members have been taking regular ‘dooks’ in the River Tay since 1884. The fund-raising New Year Dook also takes place here. 6. RNLI welly dog Standing guard outside the RNLI station in Broughty Ferry is a yellow ‘welly dog’. The RNLI’s first lifeboat was placed here in 1859. 7. Broughty Ferry Castle Standing proud at the mouth of the harbour, Broughty Castle was built in 1490 to defend Scotland against the English Navy. In 1860, the Castle was converted from a ruin to a modern artillery defence when France threatened to invade Britain. It was updated again during the two World Wars, but now it’s a popular local museum. 8. Hilltown tenement This tenement block in North Ellen Street is known as ‘Faces Land’, thanks to the human and animal faces carved onto the window frames. Designed by John Bruce in 1871. 9. Wellgate Library Gates The distinctive gates of Wellgate Library which opened in December 1978. 10. Slessor Gardens Named after Mary Slessor, a Scottish missionary, this green space is part of Dundee’s Waterfront development. The pocket gardens have been designed to reflect different aspects of Dundee’s geography and heritage, and are managed and maintained by local community gardening groups. The site currently holds a Green Flag Award. 11. Dundee Central Mosque Home of the Dundee Islamic Society, the Central Mosque is located in Hawkhill. It was the first purpose-built mosque in north-east Scotland (completed in 2000) and it often participates in the city’s Doors Open Day event. 12. Bandstand at Magdalen Green A Dundee icon, the much-loved bandstand was built in 1890 and it often appeared in paintings by Dundee artist James McIntosh Patrick. You’ll also find a perfect replica located at Seabraes Viewpoint on Perth Road. 13. Lynch Sports Centre This former sports centre on South Road has now become a community hub called Change Centre, home of Street Soccer Scotland. 14. Tumbler Falls David Annand’s arresting sculpture is located at Kingsway West Retail Park, where three acrobats can be seen vaulting over the water below. 15. Dryburgh land settlement scheme In 1935, Mr James Mathew created a trust fund and gifted 188 acres of land in Dryburgh – at that time, on the outskirts of Dundee – to help tackle the problem of mass unemployment. 16. The Legend of Nine Maidens Well This mosaic on Laird Street was designed by schoolchildren of Brackens Primary School in the 1990s, after the design won an environmental competition. 17. Strathmartine Castle Stone This Pictish symbol stone, made from red sandstone, was discovered in a field close to Dundee in the mid-19th century. It has been in The McManus collection since 1969. 18. Camperdown Park Four hundred acres makes this the largest of Dundee’s parks. Camperdown House was built by the family of Admiral Adam Duncan in 1828, following his triumph in 1797’s Battle of Camperdown. Today, the Camperdown tree trail celebrates the park’s 190 specimen trees – including the Camperdown Elm, Douglas Fir and Monkey Puzzle trees. Up Up This panel was stitched by Alister Rutherford

Dundee has four twin cites, and a fifth partner city, and we celebrate each of them here. This panel celebrates highlights and places of interest from Dundee’s twin cities, along with other towns and cities called Dundee across the world – including the most southern Dundee in New South Wales, Australia. INTERNATIONAL DUNDEE Up Up Twin Cities Promoting kinship across the globe Dundee has four twin cites, and a fifth partner city, and we celebrate each of them here. This panel celebrates highlights and places of interest from Dundee’s twin cities, along with other towns and cities called Dundee across the world – including the most southern Dundee in New South Wales, Australia. 1. Twin Cities and a World of Dundees Dundee has four twin cities. Orleans in France twinned with Dundee in 1946, followed by Nablus in Palestine in 1980. In 1993, two more cities came on board: Alexandria in the US, and Würzburg in Germany. Dundee is also partnered with Zadar, Croatia’s fifth largest city. 2. Glass from Zadar Zadar’s Museum of Ancient Glass is a unique collection of over 5,000 ancient glass objects, and 1,500 complete glass works. 3. St Kilian Cathedral, Würzburg At 105m high, St Kilian Cathedral is Germany’s third largest cathedral. It can be found in the centre of this twin city, facing the old bridge of the Main River. 4. Old Crane, Würzburg The Old Crane in Würzburg stands as a monument to shipping in the city. It is located in the docks, next to the Custom House, and was used until 1846 to unload cargo from ships. 5. Fire engine In 2011, a fire engine from Dundee was driven to Nablus by Dundee firemen, who fundraised to present it as a gift to the city. 6. Olive trees Olive trees that grow in Palestine can be up to 5,000 years old. 7. George Washington Masonic National Monument, Alexandria This monument was built as a memorial to the USA’s ‘founding father’. 8. Trolley bus Alexandria has a free Trolley Bus service, used by visitors and residents alike. 9. Cathedral of Sainte-Croixe This Gothic cathedral dominates the centre of Orleans, and was built in various stages between 1601 and 1829. It was completed exactly 400 years after Joan of Arc ended the siege of Orleans by the English. 10. Joan of Arc Joan of Arc is believed to be a peasant girl who saved the kingdom of France from domination by the English. As a result, she became a national hero and a patron saint of the Catholic Church. Her statue is located in the main square at Orleans. 11. Vanilla pods Vanilla beans is a common harvest in Jamaica – another island with a place called Dundee. 12. Cotton farming Historically, cotton was a major product grown in Nablus for export. 13. Crocodiles In Jamaica, crocodiles are an endangered species. At the Animal Farm & Nature Reserve, near Montego Bay, a resident crocodile has been named ‘Dundee’. 14. Dundee Island Located in Antarctica, Dundee Island was named in 1893 by Captain Thomas Robertson during the Dundee Antarctic Whaling Expedition. Today, this ice-covered island is home to a large population of seabirds. 15. UFOs Dundee in Wisconsin, USA, is a popular place to spot UFOs. 16. Goat weathervane Located in Dundee, Kentucky, this is believed to have originally been created in Dundee, Scotland. 17. Grapes 18. Tayberries 19. Olives 20. Oranges Up Up This panel was stitched by Catherine Boland Irene Stephen Jessie Tarbet

Art education continues to be a fundamental part of Dundee, with art and design-focused programmes offered by three future-facing educational institutions: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Abertay University, and Dundee & Angus College. This panel honours internationally renowned artists with links to Dundee and the city’s arts education – including jewellery-makers, photographers, film-makers, computer graphic designers, painters and printers, sculptors and fashion designers. DUNDEE EDUCATION Up Up Artists and Art Education Inspiring generations of creators Art education continues to be a fundamental part of Dundee, with art and design-focused programmes offered by three future-facing educational institutions: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), Abertay University, and Dundee & Angus College. This panel honours internationally renowned artists with links to Dundee and the city’s arts education – including jewellery-makers, photographers and film-makers, computer graphic designers, cartoonists, graffiti artists, painters and printers, sculptors, fashion designers, and stained glass artists. 1. The rug makers This image is inspired by a photo of local rug-makers that appeared in ‘The Courier’ in 1932. 2. Angela Hunter – ‘March of the Penguins’ Dundee’s much-loved bronze penguins can be found walking along the wall near St Mary’s Church, where they are often dressed for the season by locals. The sculpture was created by Angela Hunter in 2005, and commissioned by Dundee City Council. 3. Francis Boag – ‘White Anemones and Kumquats’ Born in Dundee in 1948, Francis Boag studied at DJCAD in the late sixties where his tutors included Alberto Morrocco and David McClure. Francis has been a full-time artist since 2001, painting vibrant still life studies, portraits and landscapes. 4. David Mach – ‘Out of Order’ David Mach’s iconic tumbling telephone box sculpture can be seen in Kingston upon Thames in Surrey, where it was installed in 1989. David was born in Fife in 1956 and studied sculpture at DJCAD. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Dundee in 2002, and appointed Professor of Inspiration and Discovery there in 2004. 5. David McClure Artist David McClure (1926-1998) taught painting at DJCAD between 1957 and 1985. His own paintings included carefully observed, boldly coloured still life and landscape studies, including locations in Fife and Angus. 6. James McIntosh Patrick RSA – ‘The Tay Bridge from my Studio Window’ Born in Dundee, James McIntosh Patrick (1907-1998) was a successful painter and printmaker, and a part-time lecturer at Dundee College of Art (the forerunner to DJCAD). His work includes meticulous landscape etchings and dramatic landscapes painted in oil, and he became an elected member of RSA (Royal Scottish Academy) in 1957. 7. Alastair Smart ARSA – ‘The Dragon’ Alastair Smart (1937-1992) taught sculpture at DJCAD for 28 years, and several of his sculptures can be seen in or near Dundee – including ‘Peter Pan’ in Kirriemuir and the ‘Whale’s Teeth’ at Polepark Road junction. ‘The Dragon’ is located in the city centre and was completed by Anthony Morrow, a former student, after Alastair’s death. 8. Life drawing Drawing from life is a regular exercise for art students at DJCAD. 9. Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art DJCAD is named after James A. L. Duncan of Jordanstone and Drumfork, who bequeathed a large sum of money from his estate in 1909 to build an independent school of industrial art. In 1911, the existing Dundee Technical Institute moved to Bell Street and re-opened as Dundee Technical College & School of Art. In the 1930s, it was agreed that the School of Art would have its own site but, due to the war, construction did not begin until 1953 and classes eventually began in 1955. The college was officially renamed Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in 1975 and remained independent until 1994, when it became part of the University of Dundee. 10. Linda Brownlee After a 38-year career in nursing, trained textile designer Linda Brownlee returned to her love of drawing. She now creates beautiful ink-pen and collage drawings of her home town of Dundee which she describes as ‘Dundee Rearranged Slightly’. 11. Michael McVeigh Born in Lochee in 1957, Michael McVeigh left school with no formal qualifications but, after attending DJCAD without consent, he was later accepted as a full-time student. He became a street artist in Edinburgh in the 1980s, and is now a modern day folk artist. 12. Alberto Morrocco RSA, RSW – ‘Sleeping Melon Vendor’ Alberto Morrocco (1917-1998) became a key name in 20th century Scottish art, and his bold and distinctive painting style reflects his Italian heritage. He was Head of Painting at DJCAD from 1950, and he was elected RSA in 1962. 13. Sydney Jordan – ‘Jeff Hawke’ Sydney Jordan was born in Dundee in 1928, and after training in aviation technology, he worked as an illustrator and cartoonist. Sydney’s best-known creation was Jeff Hawke, an intrepid RAF pilot who took part in extraordinary sci-fi adventures. It ran in the ‘Daily Express’ from 1954-1975. 14. Charles Monteith Walker – ‘Sunflowers’ Scottish painter Charles Monteith Walker attended DJCAD from 1978-1982. Following visits to Mediterranean Europe in the 1990s, he produced warm, colourful oil paintings of still lifes and landscapes. 15. David Foggie – ‘The Little Dancer’ Dundee-born artist David Foggie (1878-1948) took art lessons from an early age, and joined the Dundee Graphic Arts Association in 1896. He studied in Antwerp and by 1920, he was a teacher of Life Drawing at Edinburgh College of Art. He painted tender, empathetic portraits that celebrated everyday life. Up Up This panel was stitched by June Anderson Jackie Berg John Berg Jean Davidson Christine Don June Fraser Sharman Frost Lynne Potts Ervin Mackie Angela Mehlert