Guided tour of historic Broughty Ferry and the ancient Fisher Graveyard
We will take you from as far back as the arrival of the first known people in this area, then lead you safely through some of the disasters, battles and happier events which have affected Broughty Ferry. You will hear engrossing tales of everyday fisherfolk, as well as some unforgotten heroes.​
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Scroll down to read more and to find out details of where to meet for this tour.
The foreshore at Fisher Street (otherwise Fish Street or even Beach Street) was the place where the families of fishermen would join together to clean the landed catch and prepare it for market here, or as far away as Russia.
As a feature of the tour, we will make a brief visit into Broughty Ferry Old Graveyard.
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It lies hidden away off Chapel Lane and remains unknown to many locals! Though the burial ground is far older, the earliest tombstone is dated 1689.
The ruined Broughty Castle from an old windmill, which is long gone. The castle was rebuilt throughout the 1800s.
Tour details
The tour is around a mile (1609 metres) in distance. Though we would wish to welcome everyone, we regret that all tours are over uneven pavements, cobble stones and often per narrow alleyways and lanes. Accordingly, this should be considered by everyone before booking a tour. We wish to avoid any disappointment. Well- behaved dogs are welcome. There is no such thing as a well-behaved cat!
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Tours will go ahead irrespective of the weather. Please do take care to dress accordingly. You must have on stout waterproof footwear for your own comfort and safety. We will be walking on fairly good paths much of the time, but will be on grass or earth at gravesides, at other times. Dundee is situated at the Tay estuary, leading to the North Sea and the weather is changeable, however, it is the sunniest city in Scotland.
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Please note that your tour ticket price does not entitle you to entry to any of the attractions which we will view or discuss. We would however be glad to recommend that you do try to visit or investigate them for yourselves. Tour tickets are for sale online only. Sorry no refunds after ticket purchase.
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Whilst all guests are welcome, this tour may not suit those who would find the terrain, footpaths and diversions to gravesides problematic. Guests are asked to check in advance whether or not they would in fact wish to undertake the tour under these circumstances. We wish to avoid any disappointment.
Meet at Broughty Ferry Castle
Our meeting point is at the ramp at Broughty Castle Museum, Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2TF