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growth... Spotlight on Arbroath’s Fishing Heritage ANGUSalive is growing the range of attractions at Arbroath’s Signal Tower Museum, with a Spotlight on Arbroath’s Fishing Heritage. The Signal Tower, next to Arbroath’s picturesque harbour, was built in 1813, as shore station for the Bell Rock Lighthouse. Over almost 150 years, lighthouse keepers’ families lived there. The keepers used the tower to watch over their colleagues on the lighthouse, 11 miles out to sea. In 1974, a museum was opened at Signal Tower. Since then, generations of enthusiastic visitors have sung the praises of the museum’s displays about Arbroath’s lighthouse and maritime history. Signal Tower Museum has been inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, for achieving a certificate of excellence every year for the last five years.
Accountancy Firm Invests in Dundee Premises to Accommodate Growth Leading Scottish taxation and business advisory practice, EQ Accountants LLP, is expanding its Dundee premises to accommodate significant growth in recent years - and further anticipated growth in the short term. The firm, which also has offices in Forfar, Cupar and Glenrothes, is expanding its City Quay premises by incorporating the 2,300 sq ft unit next door, which was acquired at the end of 2018. The work to renovate and connect the additional space commenced last week, and will create an office of around 8,500 sq ft. This will complete a £1.25 million investment in the City Quay property by EQ in the last two years. The development follows a near 70% increase in headcount within the Dundee office since 2015. With 54 people now in place, the firm has recruited into its client service teams and across Central Services, at all levels from school leavers and graduates, to experienced professionals. David Cameron, Managing Partner commented, “We are delighted to be expanding into these new premises which reinforces our longterm commitment to the city. “With growing demand for the services we provide, it’s crucial that we have the right people in place, and the space to accommodate them comfortably. Our effective recruitment processes are ensuring that we have the necessary resources as we move forward. “With plans to recruit across all areas of the business in the months ahead, our expanded premises will allow us to accommodate our growing team and provide them with a working environment they can thrive in and be proud of.” For more information, visit www.eqaccountants.co.uk or the firm’s new dedicated Taxation website www.eqtaxperts.com. Details of the opportunities to join EQ can be found at www. eqaccountants.co.uk/careers/.
Now operated by ANGUSalive, the culture, sport & leisure trust for the county of Angus, Signal Tower Museum will offer visitors an extra attraction, from Autumn 2019, through the Spotlight on Arbroath’s Fishing Heritage project. The project will allow two cottages, previously only used as office and storage areas, to be accessible to visitors for the first time, as extra exhibition and activity spaces. These will feature exciting new displays on Arbroath’s fishing heritage and on the local textile and engineering industries that exported worldwide from Arbroath. In recognition of this fresh celebration of Arbroath’s industrial history, Spotlight on Arbroath’s Fishing Heritage has received funding assistance from Museums Galleries Scotland, the North East Scotland Fisheries Local Action Group and Arbroath Common Good Fund. DACC • CONNECTED | SUMMER 2019
