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?

<p>Dundee East (UK Parliamentary) and Dundee City East (Scottish Parliamentary) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Formerly a prosperous fishing and whaling village (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was a separate burgh from 1864 until 1913 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Wealthy jute barons building luxury villas in the suburb (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Four miles east of the city centre on the north bank of the Firth of Tay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Fortification' in Lowland Scots with 'Tay' being a shortening of River Tay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Several bus routes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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