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  Broughty Ferry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Broughty Ferry (Brochtie in Scots) is a suburb on the eastern edge of the City of Dundee, situated on the shore of the Firth of Tay in eastern Scotland.
In 1495 Broughty Castle was built and remained in use as a major defensive structure until 1932 playing a role in the Anglo-Scottish Wars and the English Civil War.
There are four schools located in Broughty Ferry, two of which are historical buildings, the primary school, Eastern, and Grove Academy secondary school.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Broughty_Ferry   (439 words)

  
 Ashley House Bed & Breakfast Accommodation, Broughty Ferry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
That was Broughty Ferry in the nineteenth century, when it was the chosen home for the jute barons of Dundee.
Broughty Ferry harbour is a safe harbour for visiting yachts and other small craft, and the centre of the town is a short stroll from the moorings.
Broughty Ferry is a great destination for the whole family.
www.ashley-house.com /sd_broughty_ferry.htm   (415 words)

  
 Ports.org.uk / Broughty Ferry
Once a fishing village and ferry port Broughty Ferry lies four miles to the east of Dundee City Centre situated on the north bank of the Firth of Tay.
The town is centred round the 15th century Broughty Castle built to guard the entry to the Tay and now home of a whaling and military museum.
Broughty Ferry harbour is a safe harbour for visiting yachts and other small craft and is located 20 minutes drive from St Andrews.
www.ports.org.uk /port.asp?id=685   (106 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry Accommodation - Self-service / Bed and Breakfast / Guest House in Broughty Ferry Dundee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Broughty Beach has been awarded the coveted Blue Flag, in recognition of its status as one of the cleanest beaches in Europe.
Broughty Ferry is a bustling community with lots of restaurants, bars, gift shops and a supermarket within walking distance.
Broughty Ferry beach is backed by dunes and has views across the Tay to Tentsmuir forest in Fife.
www.broughtysands.co.uk /accommodation.htm   (644 words)

  
 City Local - Your City Hub, UK Business Directory.
Although some of its residents would prefer still to consider Broughty Ferry a separate town, it is — following post-war urban expansion — de facto a suburb of Dundee, and takes local government administration from the city.
Broughty Ferry is a prosperous town with many pubs and restaurants.
Broughty Castle (1496) still stands on a shallow tip projecting into the Firth, and there are two beaches, one of sand, the other of pebbles.
www.citylocal.co.uk /frontend/dundee/broughtyferry.php   (259 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry
Broughty Ferry was once the 'richest square mile in Europe'.
Today the castle is a fascinating museum, following the fortune of Broughty Ferry and its association with fisherfolk and the whaling industry.
Broughty Ferry's fine seafront with its esplanade and sweeping sands is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll or a quiet picnic.
www.visitscotland.com /library/broughtyferrytown   (184 words)

  
 Broughty Castle Main Page - Dundee City Council Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Broughty Castle sits imposingly at the mouth of the Tay.
Broughty Castle Museum houses fascinating displays on the life and times of Broughty Ferry, its people, the environment and the wildlife that live close by.
Be intrigued by the armour in the military gallery and the history of the soldiers who were stationed in the building.
www.dundeecity.gov.uk /broughtycastle/main.htm   (287 words)

  
 Welcome to Broughty Ferry Health Centre Tayside Doctors Doctors in Dundee Healthcare Dundee Tayside Medical practices ...
Broughty Ferry Health Centre's newsletter is full of latest news from Broughty Ferry.
Broughty Ferry Health Centre has compiled a list of common illnesses and accidents that can be treated self treated.
Broughty Ferry Health Centre was built in 1990.
www.broughtyferryhealthcentre.co.uk   (350 words)

  
 Broughty Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
It stands at the tip of a shallow point projecting into the Firth of Tay from the harbour of the attractive little town of Broughty Ferry, five miles east of Dundee.
But in 1651 the family were backers of the Royalist cause in the Civil War, which resulted in General George Monck and his Parliamentary army attacking the castle on 31 August.
In the 1800s the castle passed through the hands of two different railway companies, one who wanted the land to build a rail ferry across the Tay, the other simply to build a branch line to Broughty Ferry harbour.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /broughty/broughtycastle/index.html   (621 words)

  
 Evening Telegraph: News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
However, last summer was the first bathing season after completion of the £100m Hatton wastewater project and the effects on water quality of the removal of sewage were almost immediate and the beach found itself to be amongst the cleanest in Europe, easily meeting the highest EU standards.
Dundee East MSP Shona Robison has been actively campaigning for Broughty Ferry beach to be awarded designated bathing status by the Executive, which would mean they would provide investment to ensure the beach retained the high quality.
She said, “This is excellent news for Broughty Ferry beach and this should help secure yellow and blue flag status, both of which I would like to see obtained within this year.
www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk /output/2003/09/23/story5183458t0.shtm   (483 words)

  
 BROUGHTY FERRY ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Broughty Ferry Environmental Project is a new community-based project which aims to involve local people in planning, developing and managing a broad range of environmental projects into the next millennium.
Broughty Ferry combines a diverse residential and commercial urban environment with many natural habitats, such as the beach and the Dighty Burn.
Led to increased involvement of the BFEP in the forthcoming Broughty Ferry Study.
www.trp.dundee.ac.uk /~bfep/Projects/PartAp.html   (727 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry signal box   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
During its life, it has variously been named Broughty Ferry Gray Street, Broughty Ferry Passenger (when there was also a Goods cabin nearby) and finally Broughty Ferry after the Goods box closed.
Broughty Ferry is located on the route between Dundee and Aberdeen.
Broughty Ferry box closed in 1995, when the area became controlled by the power box at Dundee.
www.signalbox.org /gallery/sc/broughtyferry.htm   (311 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry
Immortalised for better or worse (well, worse actually let’s face it) as “the Silvery Tay”, the river at Broughty Ferry shows an amazing ability to change colour, light and cloud cover, to change its water surface, and to generally alter its appearance in a very short space of time.
Although Broughty Ferry is no longer a working ferry terminal the Tay is still a busy river, hosting everything from Oil rigs to supertankers, sailing ships, cruise liners and leisure craft of all sizes.
This study of the oil rig “Gorilla 7 leaving Dundee” was commissioned by one of the engineers who actually built her and the painting is in Houston now.
www.kenbushe.co.uk /html/b_ferry.html   (398 words)

  
 History of Scotland -- Broughty Castle
Lord Gray of Foulis and Castle Huntly received a crown charter of the rock and fishings of Broughty, and a licence to build a fortalice in June 1490.
By 1821 Broughty was a roofless ruin, it was offered for sale in the Dundee, Perthshire and Coupar Advertiser described as a potentially delightful residence, capable of restoration at small expense.
Entry is free, the first floor hall covers local history, the whaling industry on the 2nd floor, natural history on the 3rd, and weapons and armoury on the 4th.
home.freeuk.com /easson1917/BroughtyCastle.html   (332 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry - The Complete Guide
Although the industries with which Broughty Ferry was once associated are now gone, the town remains a lovely holiday destination and a pleasant waterfront of Dundee.
Broughty Ferry was once known as "the Brighton of Scotland", with trains dispensing visitors throughout the summer and a line of bathing boxes along the sands revealing bathing belles in knee-length costumes.
Additionally with an ideal central location, Broughty Ferry also offers visitors the perfect base from which to enjoy some of the finest golf courses, fishing or sightseeing to be found anywhere in Scotland.
www.cometobroughty.co.uk   (345 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry photos on the Monikie, Scotland Website.
On the extreme left (just in the picture) is the building believed to have been called Cooper's Land (see 1881 Census) and well in behind the fence on the left is a very old graveyard, shown on the 1901 map (see other page) as 'Dis' used.
There are quite a number of excellent very old photographs published of Broughty showing this area and its occupants, around the turn of the century 1800-1900.
The orange 'shape' in the river is the Broughty Ferry Lifeboat and this is where it is moored.
www.monikie.org.uk /broughtyferry.htm   (1120 words)

  
 Jolly's Hotel, Broughty Ferry, About The Hotel
All areas of the hotel are fully accessible to the disabled and we also offer fully-equipped disabled bedrooms.
Broughty Ferry is a picturesque seaside town with a wide range of tea rooms and gift shops.
There are approximately 70 courses within a 40 minute drive of the hotel, most of which are quality.
www.jollyshotel.com   (233 words)

  
 Hotel Broughty Ferry - family run four star hotel ideally situated for golfing, weekend or romantic breaks. The perfect ...
The Hotel Broughty Ferry is a Scottish Tourist Board four star rated hotel situated three miles east of Dundee near the banks of the famous Silvery Tay.
Facilities included at the Hotel Broughty Ferry are a heated indoor swimming pool, small gymnasium, solarium and ample car parking.
With easy access to all what Broughty Ferry and its surrounding area has to offer we are easy to find.
www.hotelbroughtyferry.co.uk   (287 words)

  
 Broughty Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Broughty Castle is a historic castle in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland, completed around 1495 Although the site may have been first fortified in 1454 when the fourth Earl of Angus received permission to build on the site.
The main tower house forming the centre of the castle with four floors was built by Lord Gray who was granted the castle in 1490.
In 1855 the castle was acquired by the War Office with the intention of using to defend the harbour from the Russians.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Broughty_Castle   (430 words)

  
 Broughty Castle in Dundee - Central Scotland - UK Attraction
Broughty Castle was built in 1496 but fell into ruin during the eighteenth Century.
This is now an extension of Dundee Museum and houses displays on the life and people of Broughty Ferry.
Broughty Castle is situated minutes away from Broughty Ferry beach and esplanade, five miles east of Dundee.
www.ukattraction.com /central-scotland/broughty-castle.htm   (185 words)

  
 Broughty United Youth Football Club
Broughty United Boys Club was formed in 1973 by Mr.
Norman Ingram, David Myles, David Brown and George Ferguson for the young people of Broughty Ferry and was part funded by the current Broughty United Amateur Football Club.
Two years ago the name was changed to Broughty United Youth Football Club and the constitution was rewritten to accommodate the desire for girls to participate in the sport and incorporate the requirements of child protection and safe sport.
www.broughtyunitedyfc.co.uk   (93 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry Baptist Church | Dundee, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
We aim to be a worshipping, Christ-like, open, caring and supportive fellowship that is committed to faithful proclamation, relevant witness and practical living of the gospel in the community.
Broughty Ferry Baptist Church is located in Dundee, Scotland.
To find out more about Broughty Ferry Baptist Church, use the links in the menu to the left.
www.broughtybaptist.org   (150 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Broughty Ferry sits on the north bank of the estuary where the Tay runs into the North Sea and is the base for the RNLI lifeboat.
Broughty Castle sits on the edge of the harbour and looks out across the estuary.
The beach area is popular for picnics and paddling in the warmer weather and the Castle Green play area is a well used local amenity.
www.tayestuary.co.uk /ferrypage.htm   (100 words)

  
 Broughty Opera
Read more about the show here, and tickets will be available from 23 September (see details here).
If you'd actually like to join us and take part, either on or backstage, Broughty Opera is an ideal society to introduce you to the thrills of mounting a theatrical production, and can also offer you a vibrant social calendar throughout the year.
Broughty Opera is affiliated to NODA, the National Operatic and Dramatic Association.
www.broughtyopera.co.uk   (197 words)

  
 Meetic > Dating in Broughty Ferry, UK
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uk.meetic.co.uk /dundee/broughty-ferry-dating.htm   (198 words)

  
 BROUGHTY FERRY - Online Information article about BROUGHTY FERRY
BROUGHTY FERRY - Online Information article about BROUGHTY FERRY
FERRY (from the same root as that of the verb " to fare," to journey or travel, common to Teutonic languages, cf.
east of Broughty Ferry, with a station on the North British railway, is noted for its See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /BRI_BUN/BROUGHTY_FERRY.html   (401 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry and Craigiebank, Dundee
The Glass Pavilion is the latest addition or adaption on Broughty Ferry's Esplanade.
All that remains of The Barracks to the left of Broughty Castle.
Barometer Cottage, Broughty Ferry - alas the vandals long since put paid to the barometer which was housed in the casing for many years.
www.mccrow.org.uk /TaysideToday/BroughtyBeach/Broughty.htm   (142 words)

  
 Broughty Ferry
A great treat for us bairns was a visit to the beach at Broughty Ferry.
We often walked to the Ferry, quite a few miles and got the tram or the bus back.
A year or two later and we are back at Broughty Ferry.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /Dundonian/page2.html   (168 words)

  
 Ferry Inn, Broughty Ferry, Angus - pub details # beerintheevening.com
Broughty Ferry (0.2 miles), Balmossie (1.7 miles), Monifieth (2.6 miles)
NB: Information about this pub is incomplete as it has not been visited by a member of the beerintheevening.com team and is not currently registered.
Ship Inn, Broughty Ferry (0.0 miles), Fisherman's Tavern, Broughty Ferry (0.1 miles), Post Office Bar, Broughty Ferry (0.2 miles), Bell Rock Tavern, Tayport (1.0 miles), Tayport Arms, Tayport (1.4 miles)
www.beerintheevening.com /pubs/s/15/15918/Ferry_Inn/Broughty_Ferry   (151 words)

  
 Overview of Broughty Ferry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A small port and residential suburb to the east of Dundee, Broughty Ferry is situated on the north bank of the Firth of Tay opposite Tayport in Fife to which it was formerly linked by ferry.
Once a fishing village and ferry port, Broughty Ferry developed as a residential and resort town during the 19th Century when many of its fine villas were erected by jute industrialists from Dundee.
Guarding the mouth of the Tay estuary, the 15th-century Broughty Castle overlooks the harbour.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/towns/townfirst404.html   (147 words)

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