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Broughty Ferry: History and Heritage

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What is the meaning of 'Broughty' in Scottish Gaelic?

Fortification

Ferry port

Taybank (correct)

Whaling village

When was Broughty Ferry incorporated into Dundee?

1864

1800

1950

1913 (correct)

What was Broughty Ferry referred to as in the 19th century?

"industrial powerhouse"

"busiest fishing village"

"richest square mile in Europe" (correct)

"whaling capital"

Which constituency represents Broughty Ferry at a national level?

Dundee East (UK Parliamentary) and Dundee City East (Scottish Parliamentary) Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical significance of Broughty Ferry in relation to fishing and whaling?

Formerly a prosperous fishing and whaling village Signup and view all the answers

What was the historical status of Broughty Ferry as a separate administrative unit?

It was a separate burgh from 1864 until 1913 Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to Broughty Ferry being called the 'richest square mile in Europe' in the 19th century?

Wealthy jute barons building luxury villas in the suburb Signup and view all the answers

What is the geographical location of Broughty Ferry in relation to Dundee?

Four miles east of the city centre on the north bank of the Firth of Tay Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible origin of the name 'Broughty' according to folk etymology?

'Fortification' in Lowland Scots with 'Tay' being a shortening of River Tay Signup and view all the answers

What type of transportation links Broughty Ferry to its neighboring suburbs and central Dundee?

Several bus routes Signup and view all the answers