I would like to express my appreciation to Broughty Ferry Development Trust for facilitating the refurbishment of the historic Victorian lamp standards on Beach Crescent.
Dundee Historic Environment Trust provided grant assistance and the work was completed by Dundee City Council’s lighting section. It is thought that the lamps date from 1900 and they carry the coat of arms of the former Broughty Ferry burgh.
The “barley sugar” column sited outside what was Provost Orchar's house, and is now the Orchar Nursing Home, was also refurbished. Repairs to the lantern glasses and cast-iron work were carried out by specialist restorers.
I had a walk along the front this morning in glorious sunshine and the distinctive lamp posts significantly add to the Broughty Ferry streetscape.
