Families enjoying a day out on the beach, kids having a splash about in the water, fishing off the harbour… while somethings have undoubtedly changed over the years, it’s clear many things have remained exactly the same in Broughty Ferry.
The suburb has long had a host of attractions and activities for residents and visitors alike.
We dive into our archives once more to see what summer days were like in the Ferry.
Children splashing around in the water at Broughty Ferry beach. August 1971.<br />B88 1971-08-00 Children at Broughty Ferry Beach (C)DCT<br />Dundonian.
A group of youngsters in the water at Broughty Ferry beach. 30 July 1985.
Volunteers taking part in the Broughty Ferry beach clean-up campaign. 24 May 1981.
The electric cars at Castle Green, Broughty Ferry. 21 August 1972.
Some of the crowd of people enjoying the water at Broughty Ferry Beach, Dundee. 24 July 1968.
A view of Broughty Ferry Beach with the crowds soaking up the sun on the sand. 30 July 1964.
The crowds enjoying the sun at Broughty Ferry Beach. 28 July 1960.
Members of Broughty Ferry Tennis Club. Back from L: Willie Young, Syd Mudie, David Caird, John Crabb. Front from L: G Fairweather Smith, Billy Lane, Bert Wilson, Reginald Deas, John Christie. Circa 1920.
A group of people standing on Broughty Beach with Broughty Castle standing in the background. Date unknown.
A view of the old Ferry beach with a group of young children and others looking at the camera. Date unknown.
Yhe large crowds enjoying the sun at Broughty Ferry Beach. 28 July 1953.
On the children’s chute – against the familiar outlines of Broughty Castle.
The paddling pool at Castle Green, Bdoughty Ferry, Dundee
Parade at Broughty Esplanade.
A group of young lads fishing in the harbour in July 1967.
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