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As a leading Dundee, Perth & Fife estate agent, we’re a professional team of local, friendly experts who are passionate about property. We know the property market across Tayside, Perthshire and Fife and our team is genuinely committed to guiding you through the process of buying, selling, letting or renting a property in a way that provides the right solution for you.

A welcome from Ron & his team

Hello and a warm welcome to the latest edition of our property magazine. Whether you are a past, present, or future customer, we’re sure you will find something of interest within these pages.

Well, it’s certainly been a strange couple of years in the property market, hasn’t it? From the pandemic and the uncertainty this brought to all of our lives, through recent and ongoing property rental legislation, and now the dreaded mortgage rate increases. It’s been tough for everyone involved in property. However, despite all of this, the Dundee and Fife property markets are once again booming. The only way is up!

Keeping it local...

Property, like any investment, will have ups and downs along the way. We opened our doors in 2009, during the biggest property crash we’re ever experienced. We survived this and helped countless buyers, sellers and renters through these troubled times. 14 years later we are still here, a bit older, but much, much wiser. I remember clearly the day we took on our first rental property. 25th September 2009. Our very first property - and our very first Landlord - are still with us today.

So, huge thanks to everyone who have helped us through the last 14 years. All of our Landlords, tenants and maintenance contractors. Our sellers and purchasers. All the fantastic staff who played some part in our success. It’s been a journey and who knows where the next 14 years will take us. Why not come on this journey with us? Get in touch to learn how we can help you.

East Scotland’s expert for glazing, windows, doors and more...

People throughout East Scotland have trusted us with their window replacements and repairs for over 40 years.

A family-run business since 1974, today we are proud to offer you an exciting range of home improvement products and services.

Choose from a huge range of window styles and materials – from energy-saving uPVC and Velux options to durable timber frames and bespoke casement windows. We offer everything you need to create your dream home, including high-quality doors, kitchens, roofs, balustrades, mirrors plus our design studio that makes bespoke glass designs with our in-house designer. All with an impressive choice of styles, expert installation, and pricing that’s as transparent as our glass.

Where it all started...

Eric Irons formed Esk Glazing in 1974 with just himself, an assistant and one administrator, firmly establishing roots in Montrose. Wanting to encourage a family orientated business Eric has continued to employ family members starting with his own son Craig who completed his apprenticeship with Esk and is now the Director alongside Eric.

Over the years showrooms opened in Arbroath & Dundee also. 2018 saw the Head Office move to Margaret House in Arbroath where the glazing and UPVC division came together under one roof.

2019/2020 – Esk Interiors (formerly knows as Kitchens By Esk) & Balustrades were added to Esk’s repertoire.

Fast forward to 2022 Margaret House has undergone major alterations, a new rebrand, sleeker window and door showrooms, recruitment drive, internal restructure of staffing roles all to enhance the customer experience.

Craig told us: “Coming out of lock down and so many companies failing to survive we all need to adapt to a better way of thinking and integrating all products and processes. The current rebrand helps us to achieve this, with updated products a new sleeker Arbroath showroom that incorporates people’s current tastes and styles. As Esk moves into new markets it helps align the corporate identity internally and externally.

Whilst we have several divisions, Esk Interiors, The Design Studio we remain Esk Glazing Limited and will continue to do so, Esk Glazing has been a brand name for almost 50 years whilst we have the Esk Group Scotland, Esk Glazing is the name that people know and will remain.”

Dedicated to quality

Simply put rebranding Esk enables us to adapt to the changes and reflects the contemporary up to date products that are currently available, the latest rebrand offers a sleeker look which is reflected in the products we offer, clean lines, minimalistic products.

Our products are known for their excellent quality, value and durability. We put this down to the skills of our team and careful vetting of suppliers and materials. And because we’re a member of consumer protection services like the Dundee Trusted Trader Scheme, you can be confident you’ll receive a high standard of work that’s constantly reviewed and recommended by people like you.

Esk Glazing 2023 Onwards

Esk Glazing Ltd currently undertakes a variety of contracts ranging from glazing repairs, small window replacements, larger public contracts and intricate restoration work, all of which are carried out to a high standard to ensure Esk remains committed to its Core Values of:

• Quality

• Service

• Excellence

• Respect

• Integrity

Esk Glazing Ltd has achieved a number of accredited recognitions within the industry plus we use QMS ISO:9901.

Esk Glazing Ltd also believes in supporting the local communities and donates on a regular basis to several charitable organisations as the organisation believes in giving back to the community; this is something that has been instilled in the organisation since Eric Irons began the formation of Esk back in 1974.

our areas

Dundee is known as ‘One City, Many Discoveries’ in honour of Dundee’s scientific activities and the Robert Falcon Scott’s Antarctic exploration vessel, RRS Discovery, which was built in Dundee and is now berthed in the city harbour. The city is a surprisingly cosmopolitan, with a high proportion of foreign students studying at the two highly regarded Universities as well as the School of Dentistry and Ninewells University Hospital.

The hugely exciting Waterfront Regeneration will continue to transform the City, with the V&A Museum at the heart of this. The regeneration project also includes a number of major Hotel chains and a host of new bars and restaurants.

Dundee is a great City to invest in, with entry level properties priced as low as £40,000. With a good mixture of traditional terraced flats, modern waterfront apartments and a wide range of urban and rural family homes, there really is something for everyone’s taste and budget.

dunfermline

Another former capital of Scotland, Perth was made a city again by the Queen as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012. With a rich and influential history that stretches back over 800 years, Perth has served as its country’s capital and has always been one of the most important political, judicial and commercial centres in Scotland. Many of the Scottish kings were crowned on the Stone of Destiny at Scone Palace, while there are many famous historical figures that left their mark on this royal burgh.

Today, Perth is a bustling city of around 50,000 inhabitants. It offers a range of entertainment, shops, cafe’s and restaurants and is recognised as one of Scotland’s premier culinary centres. Perth City Centre has a very buoyant residential and rental market, with a mixture of traditional and modern apartments available. The outskirts of the City offers a variety of family homes, with the wider rural areas hosting some of Scotland most stunning country properties and Estates.

Just a short drive from Edinburgh over the Queensferry Crossing lies Fife’s most populous town, the ancient borough of Dunfermline. The town is steeped in royal history with some of Scotland’s most fascinating history and architecture. Dunfermline was the capital of Scotland for more than 300 years and was the burial place of Scottish Monarchs, including King Robert The Bruce, who’s grave lies under the pulpit of the historic Dunfermline Abbey.

Another famous Son of Dunfermline is industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. He is globally renowned for his donations to needy causes and a particular interest in libraries. He also donated large sums of money to his home town and it’s thanks to his generosity that the local library, concert hall, swimming pool and the beautiful Carnegie Park continue to attract visitors to Dunfermline.

The town of Dunfermline is one of the fastest growing areas of population in Scotland today. The eastern expansion, which commenced in the late 1990’s was hailed as the largest private development in Europe and almost 30 years later, it continues to grow, with a mixture of residential and affordable homes. The growing amenities, bustling town centre, ancient history and great commuter links into Edinburgh, all help make Dunfermline a buoyant and attractive town to set up home.

A first class service since 2009

Here’s why!

Trying to navigate the current housing market is difficult as a buyer, let alone as a seller. Audrey has been nothing short of outstanding in terms of her communication, support, and professionalism. All of my apprehensions disappeared after meeting with Audrey back in November, she truly is an absolute superstar to work with. Thank you again

- SIMONE L

Our customers are really important to us and we love receiving feedback on how we’ve helped them to achieve their goals over the years. Here’s some wonderful words from some of our lovely clients...

We recently put a property on the market with Northwood and Audrey from the Dundee branch has been absolutely fantastic throughout this process. From the very beginning, she was very transparent regarding fees and services, extremely quick to respond to all our queries and give advice, always kept us up to date on viewings and also handled all the viewings on our behalf which made things very easy for us.

- LAONA A

Very happy that I found our new home through northwood the staff are brilliant especially audrey the one that dealt with most of the forms and she has went out her way contacting the solicitors for me and got my house sold within 4 days .Once again thank you for all the work that you have done

- JAMES M

I have used Northwood on many occasions including selling properties and their managed rental service. All have been positive experiences with professional abs friendly advice very step of the way! I can personally highly recommend their services.

- VICKI C

Moving home is a stressful time and Northwood have went over and above to make this super smooth and easy, they reply to any queries and issues very promptly and are extremely supportive I cannot say a bad word about their service and couldn’t be happier. Would definitely highly recommend them.

- ALEKSANDRA J

My wife and I started to use Northwood nine years ago to market and manage our two bedroom flat. At the time we thought it required a well known agent with the ability to attract the right tenants and manage the property carefully, especially as the other flats were permanently occupied by their owners. From the start, the staff at Northwood have done an excellent job in achieving what we wanted. We would be very happy to recommend Northwood to anyone requiring an agent to handle their property rental.

- ANTHONY H

Covering Fife,

• Landlord Documentation and Compliance

• PAT Testing

• Legionella risk assessment

• Written and photographic inventory reports

• Tenanted property inspections

• Cleaning

• House and garden clearance

• Locksmith services

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recently sold...

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West Shore

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Exchange Street

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Sauchie Place

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Bliss Beds is an independent bed and furniture specialist in Dundee and Perth, selling Beds, Mattresses and household furniture.

As a family run business we pride ourselves on our ability to provide old fashioned customer service and thoroughly believe customer satisfaction is the most important thing regardless of which industry you are in.

A friendly, professional, family run business, providing great service from start to finish. Highly recommend and will definitely shop again - S Tares

With years of experience within the industry we have mastered the art of sourcing manufacturers and suppliers from around the world, supplying the highest quality beds, dining collections and furnishings ensuring that all our customers receive the best experience from start to finish when purchasing a product from our store or website. our beds and mattresses are manufactured in the uk.

saving energy in the home

Ask the right questions

Whether you’re looking to buy a or rent a new home or wondering how to assess your own home, here’s what to look out for to make sure your energy bills are as low as they can be.

Check the Energy Performance Certificate rating

All domestic and commercial buildings in the UK available to buy or rent must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). If you own a home, getting an energy performance survey done could help you identify ways to save money on your energy bills.

Much like the multi-coloured sticker on new appliances, EPCs tell you how energy efficient a building is and give it a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient): the lower the efficiency, the more the home will cost to run.

How is the home heated?

Gas heating costs a lot less to run and is more energy efficient than electric alternatives. Ask the landlord or seller to leave behind any heating control instructions so you can set your controls to only heat the rooms you want to. If they can’t find them, you can download them from the manufacturers’ website. Check if radiators can be adjusted in each room, whereby you can heat the rooms you need.

Is the loft insulated?

Loft insulation is one of the most efficient ways to keep heat from escaping in a home. The thickness of the insulation plays an important role but it’s easy to top up if there’s some there but not enough. 270mm is the recommended depth. To give an idea of cost savings, topping up from 100mm to 270mm can save around £25 a year on heating bills.

What’s in the walls?

A third of the heat in an un-insulated home is lost through the walls. There are two wall types – solid walls and cavity walls. Both can be insulated to improve the energy efficiency of a property. If the home was built from 1920 onwards there is a good chance it has cavity walls. A home with uninsulated cavity walls could cost up to £140 more to run each year than one with insulated cavities, so it’s worth finding out the state of play.

If you’ve fallen in love with a home with uninsulated cavity walls, it’s not difficult to get it fixed. Installation costs are about £450 to £500 but you should make this back in about four years.

Homes built before 1920 are likely to have solid walls. Solid walls may sound like they should be better at keeping in heat but unfortunately the opposite is true. Uninsulated solid walls can lose heat twice as fast as uninsulated cavity walls, but insulating them could save over £460 each year – so if you’re looking to move into an older build, make sure you ask about the insulation.

It’s good to see double

Double-glazed windows can save up to £165 on heating bills compared to a single-glazed property. Heavy lined curtains can help keep the heat in if double-glazing can’t be fitted.

The newer the boiler, the better

The latest boilers are a lot more energy efficient than older models. Check the age of the boiler and if it is Energy Saving Trust recommended. If the landlord/seller doesn’t know, you can find out the energy efficiency of different boilers at the Boilers.org. uk website. Boilers have energy ratings, much in the same way as homes. Once again, A is the most energy efficient and G is the lowest. Replacing a G rated boiler could save around £310 a year on running costs.

Look out for draughts

Check round windows and doors for gaps. If it’s a windy day and a home is particular draughty, you can often hear the whistle of wind as it sweeps through the property. It’s quite easy to draught proof homes and there are lots of DIY options available. Draught proofing can save up to £55 a year on heating costs.

The lighter way to save energy

Does the property have energy saving light bulbs or fittings? If so, will the landlord or seller be leaving these light bulbs behind? If not, invest in your own before you move in.

Check appliances

Have a look at any the seller is offering, or ask your new landlord about the energy efficiency of appliances. Fridges and freezers should come with an energy rating from A to G, with A being the most energy efficient.

dundee: city of discovery & rediscovery

Cities, just like people, are subject to changes of fortune over the years and Dundee is no exception. Once known for jam, jute and journalism, it was a flourishing place, but it seemed to get left behind by its neighbour, Aberdeen, during the north sea oil boom during the 1970s and 80s. This was a period of quiet contemplation for Dundee, but never underestimate this city’s ability for reinvention. This is a city with a tradition of being a leader and not a follower.

World’s First Marmalade Factory

Dundee opened the world’s first marmalade factory back in 1797. James and Janet Keiller had a small confectionary shop in Seagate, Dundee and they are credited with using bitter Seville oranges and thick peel to make marmalade for the first time. They must have been a very entrepreneurial, not to mention enterprising couple, because Janet Keiller invented the famous Dundee cake when she had an excess of oranges and created a cake which is known the world over today. This rich sultana cake flavoured with oranges and almonds has a layer of almonds on top, giving it a distinctive look which sets it apart from other fruit cakes.

The Royal Research Ship Discovery

In 1901 Captain Scott and a team of forty-eight men sailed from New Zealand to explore Antartica. This difficult and dangerous trip resulted in the discovery of over five hundred new species and important scientific discoveries. In 1905 she was bought

by the Hudson Bay Company and sailed the world until she was refitted in Portsmouth in 1923 so she could resume more scientific research and was a designated Royal research Ship for the first time. Her last Antarctic expedition was from 1929 -1931. She then went to London as a training ship for Sea Scouts and Royal Naval Reserve. In 1979 she was bought by the Maritime Trust. She arrived in Dundee in 1993 and took pride of place at Discovery Point. There are few finer sights than the majestic Discovery’s masts perfectly aligned in front of the V&A Museum, which gives the impression that the award winning V&A building has masts.

Ninewells Hospital

Ninewells was the first teaching hospital to be built in the UK since the 19th Century when it opened in 1974. The hospital is known for having introduced laparoscopic surgery (also known as keyhole surgery) to the UK. It is also known as a leading centre for cancer management and robotic surgery. The opening of Ninewells resulted in some other hospitals in the city having to close. Dundee Royal Infirmary had been the city’s main hospital for over 100 years. It closed in 1998 when most of its services relocated to Ninewells. The city’s Maryfield hospital, which was originally built as a poorhouse hospital in 1893, also closed after Ninewells opened.

If you haven’t visited Dundee for a while, it is well worth a trip. It is Scotland’s sunniest and driest city, so you are almost guaranteed good weather - well almost, but pack an umbrella just in case.

Here’s a few quick tips to help keep you in control on your moving day…

Be prepared:

1. Communicate

Keep in touch with your Conveyancing Solicitor and Estate Agent, ensure they are all prepared for completion day, and remember they are working for you. Inform your Conveyancing Solicitor of anything that could be an issue, no matter how small, they can judge if they need to do anything to ensure a smooth transaction.

2. Avoid same day exchange and completion

If you’re in a chain of people moving this is not recommended as it would only take one person to have an issue with the exchange for all your plans to be void. If you are using Help to Buy Equity Loan the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) could take up to 1 week to release the funds between exchange and completion, whilst this may or may not apply to you, it may be relevant to some parties in the chain. Allowing a week between exchange and completion will also give you time to make final arrangements now a definite date is known such as setting up a Royal Mail postal redirect service, which takes up to 5 working days, informing your removals company, booking time off work etc.

3. Ensure all the required funds are ready

You should ensure your Conveyancing Solicitor has all the funds needed from you to close on completion day. Try to include in your budget an amount for other costs like changing locks, domestic connections, other miscellaneous fees and service charges etc.

4. Book a professional mover early

A professional removals service is recommended by the majority of house movers. They will ensure all your things are out of your home on time before the next property owners obtain possession and ensure they get your belongings to your next home safely. They can be booked in advance and a date confirmed once it is agreed with your solicitor. Professional removal companies deal with the property business on a daily basis, they can give you advice and they will be able to help guide you through some of the moving hurdles. Remember to reserve a parking space if necessary.

5. Pack up your belongings way in advance of move day

A removals company can help with packing and can pack up your entire house in a day or two or to reduce costs you can decide to pack belongings into boxes yourself. Do start this at least a week before your move. Pack your breakables carefully with bubble wrap, or old t-shirts and curtains etc. to avoid breakages. Label all the boxes with the room they will be going to in your new house to help your removals company. Decide what you want to take with you, what you can recycle or find a new home for; envisage your new home to see where your furniture is going to be placed to save you moving anything that you do not have room for.

Moving Day

1. Child and pet care

Children will want to be involved in the move, but it can be a distraction for you and unsafe environment for them. Pets also will be distressed and confused, so asking someone to help look

after them on the day will allow you to concentrate on your move. If the children are old enough to help, find age appropriate tasks for them so they can feel part of the move. They could help make beverages if old enough, or help with the final clean up and say goodbye to their old house.

2. Meter readings

Before you leave, get a final meter reading of all your metered services and call the relevant suppliers to inform them of the numbers so you can settle up the final balance and close the account ready for moving. If you don’t do this you could end up in disputes with the new owners and it’s just added stress when you could be relaxing in your new home.

3. Pack an overnight bag as if you’re going away for the weekend

This will help you on your first night and day once you arrive in your new home to help you find clothes and toiletries that are otherwise packed away.

4. Essentials box packed and transported with you

Essentials box to include; kettle, cups, tea and coffee, milk, sugar, loo roll, snacks, phone charger, small radio, tape, pens, scissors. These will be still needed in your old house and the first thing you will want to find in your new house! Remember your removal team will need refreshments too!

5. Final checks and clean

Make sure you are fully prepared for the day ahead. Go through each room of your home and ensure that you have not forgotten anything. Do leave your old home in a clean and tidy condition for the new owners; if you have time before the move a spring clean is recommended and do remember if leaving white goods in the kitchen to give them in good condition and consider a professional oven clean. It is a good idea not to pack the vacuum cleaner and give the house a good clean once it is empty.

Your new home, where to begin...

1. Make up your new beds in the new house first

When you’re tired later and you can’t face anymore unpacking, you can hop straight into a comfy bed and get a good night’s sleep. This way you will feel revived and ready to crack on again in the morning! Putting up curtains in the bedrooms are also a great start.

2. Your first meal

Who knows how many helpers you will have and you are bound to have worked up an appetite. To be very organised, a grocery delivery would be one less job, but you need to ensure that you have your kitchen sorted out by the time it is delivered. Locate a local takeaway delivery company so when you get hungry in the middle of building the beds and wardrobes you can have a welcome break without taking too much time off!

3. Home insurance

This may be the last thing on your mind, but do ensure your policy has started and everything is covered for your new home. It would be awful if you your foot goes through the ceiling whilst unpacking and your home insurance policy has not been updated so you’re not covered.

4. Meter readings

As when you left your previous home, take meter readings of all your metered services, record the numbers and call the relevant suppliers to ensure your services don’t get cut off, there are no outstanding balances on these services from the previous owners and they have your new details.

Having good neighbours can be a great benefit. As well as making new friends, you can reciprocate keeping an eye on each other’s homes, take in deliveries if you are not at

“Pack your breakables carefully with bubble wrap, or old t-shirts and curtains, to avoid breakages”

the CREATIVE city...

Modern day Dundee is totally different to the gritty industrial city it used to be.

When the jute mills closed, whaling ceased and sailing ships were replaced with ships with engines, what happened to all the people who were employed there? One thing this city and its inhabitants don’t do, is sit around and wallow in self pity, it takes action.

The Keiller’s factory making marmalade, jam and Dundee cake was gaining in popularity and its fame spread across many continents. DC Thomson the Media Company was established in 1905 and their various publications proved extremely popular. The Sunday Post was the most popular Sunday Newspaper in Scotland for a long time. The people who created the cartoons for The Brooms, Oor Wullie, The Beano and The Dandy were very talented artists. The Creative side of Dundee is totally at odds with the hard, industrial image that is often associated with the city.

Timex times

In 1947 the American watch manufacturer Timex set up a small operation employing just eleven people. Within a couple of years the operation had moved to a purpose built factory and employed mostly women to make their watches. Timex watches were a very popular choice and most primary school aged children’s first watches were a Timex. These watches were reliable, affordable and inoffensive looking, but the world of watch manufacture moved away from mechanical watches and Timex watches became outdated. The chairman, Fred Olsen, persuaded Sir Clive Sinclair to let the Dundee plant handle the assembly of the ZX81 computer which was the successor to the ZX80. The ZX80 was released in 1980 as an inexpensive introduction to home computing before the ZX81 was launched in March 1981.

Game on

Timex in Dundee was producing a computer every four seconds. Early computer games such as Football Manager were produced there. These games are often credited with being responsible for the creation of the computer games industry in the UK. They were affordable, enjoyable and created a whole new market for emerging games companies. Abertay University was the first university in the world to offer computer game design as a degree course. Dundee is renowned globally as a centre for award winning computer games which have been designed there.

This has led to a whole new influx of creative people who live and work in the city. Where a lot of towns and cities are scratching their heads and wondering what to do with their crumbling and decaying city centres, Dundee is a vibrant University town with a stunningly restored waterfront area where the V&A museum sits next to the Discovery and the creative scene is very much in evidence.

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, art galleries and museums all contribute to the feeling of Dundee being a city with a new identity as a city of culture with a wealth of creativity and ready to face the 21st Century. Dundee seems like a great place to live.

Master of reinvention

Dundee was once a thriving port on the East Coast of Scotland, thanks in no small part to the textile industry and of course whaling. Jute was a major import to Dundee and was a the very heart f this great industrial city during the days of the British Empire. Jute required heat and standing water in order to grow. Scotland may have been able to offer standing water occasionally, but certainly not the required heat. Jute has been used for textiles in the Indus river valley for thousands of years, and the Dundee jute barons, as they were known, set up many jute mills in India and Bangladesh.

A whale of a time - for a while

“D C Thomson are responsible for some of Scotland’s most loved newspapers and magazines”

Juteopolis

Jute fibres are used to create rough fabric, such as hessian, burlap and twine. Originally the jute plant was separated by hand using running water to part the fibres. Then it was discovered that this slow, labour intensive process could be treated with whale oil and the fibres could then be processed by a machine, cutting the cost of production. This discovery triggered the jute boom in Dundee and the city was soon nicknamed ‘Juteopolis’. At its peak of production, an estimated 40,000 families in Dundee were directly dependant on Jute production. It’s no wonder Dundee was also a shipbuilding hub — jute played a huge role in tallship rigging and sails, just the infrastructure the British Empire needed to sail halfway around the world to its colonies in the Indian subcontinent.

For about one hundred and fifty years, whale oil was indispensable and was used for lighting and heating, soap, as well for softening the raw jute fibres that Dundee made into sacking in the city’s mills.The whale bone could sell for up to £3,000 a ton and had a myriad of uses, from whips to chair backs to the bristles of brushes, but its main use was corsets in the female fashion industry. In the whaling heyday, almost 20 whaling ships sailed from Dundee, and the townsfolk abandoned desk, bench and loom to wave them farewell, throwing oranges and pennies on to the decks for luck as the boats left the quays. By the late-1830s, overfishing of whales had seriously affected the industry, and by the mid-1880s Dundee was the only remaining whaling port in the whole of the UK.

Journalism

It is hard to imagine the landscape of Dundee when the port was buoyant, the tall chimney stacks belching out smoke from the jute mills, and everything was very industrious all around.

However, by 1905 when D C Thomson Media was founded by David Couper Thomson, things had started to decline. Jute and jam were still important, but now there was a new kid on the block and journalism became another important employer in Dundee. D C Thomson are responsible for some of Scotland’s most loved newspapers and magazines including The Sunday Post, and comics like Our Wullie, The Brooms, The Beano, The Dandy and hugely successful teenage magazine The Jackie to name but a few.