What’s in a name ?

Craig and Callum at the launch

Last night I attended a book launch in Broughty Ferry Library, organised by the friends group. The book, ‘What’s in a name ?’, was written by Callum Webster, designed by Craig Muir and published by Dundee Civic Trust.

Callum spent 15 years researching the history of every street in Broughty Ferry and the book reveals how each street name came about. It also provides information on some outstanding former residents, many of whom don’t have the wider recognition they deserve. The book also features a large number of really interesting photographs, illustrations, maps and sketches.

The library was packed to hear Callum give an excellent talk about the growth of Broughty Ferry from a fishing village to a prosperous town and how that development was reflected in the street names.

The book can be purchased in Broughty Ferry at Eduardo Alessandro Studios, Gillies of Broughty Ferry, McDonald the Stationer, Katz Pyjamas, Hallmark Cards and Waterstone’s in Dundee.