10 Questions
What is the meaning of 'Broughty' in Scottish Gaelic?
Taybank
When was Broughty Ferry incorporated into Dundee?
1913
What was Broughty Ferry referred to as in the 19th century?
"richest square mile in Europe"
Which constituency represents Broughty Ferry at a national level?
Dundee East (UK Parliamentary) and Dundee City East (Scottish Parliamentary)
What is the historical significance of Broughty Ferry in relation to fishing and whaling?
Formerly a prosperous fishing and whaling village
What was the historical status of Broughty Ferry as a separate administrative unit?
It was a separate burgh from 1864 until 1913
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
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
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
What type of transportation links Broughty Ferry to its neighboring suburbs and central Dundee?
Several bus routes
Test your knowledge about the history and heritage of Broughty Ferry, a suburb of Dundee, Scotland. Learn about its evolution from a fishing and whaling village to a haven for wealthy jute barons in the 19th century.
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