Stories
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Stories22/11/2024Verdant Works Museum
Mill of the Month: Dundee’s Bleachworks
Dundee’s known for its jute mills; but did you know that bleachworks also ruled the city’s skyline? -
Stories25/10/2024Verdant Works Museum
Mill of the Month: Douglasfield Works
The story of one of Dundee’s last jute mills, and the decline of the city’s industry. -
Stories23/09/2024Verdant Works Museum
Mill of the Month: Eagle Mills
Looking at one of Dundee’s most recognisable jute mills. -
Stories23/08/2024Verdant Works Museum
Mill of the Month: Manhattan Works
A brief history of Manhattan Works in Dundee’s Stobswell area. -
Stories18/07/2024Discovery Point
Penguin Diaries: The Hope Cross’ Journey
Ross the cuddly penguin accompanies the Hope Cross aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough as it makes its way to the UK. -
Stories16/07/2024Verdant Works Museum
A History of the High Mill
Uncovering the history of one of Verdant Works Museum’s oldest and most iconic spaces. -
Stories15/07/2024Verdant Works Museum
Stories in Stitch
Dundee Stitch and Textile Group share the tapestries that make up their exhibition ‘The Journey So Far’, through stories of family, nature and inspiration. -
Stories13/06/2024Verdant Works Museum
Dundee’s Nature & Heritage through a Photographer’s Eyes
Winner of our ‘Dundee’s Heritage and Nature’ Special Award Competition in partnership with International Garden Photographer of the Year shares stories about their winning photographs. -
Stories11/06/2024Discovery Point
8 Fun Facts about Discovery Point and Verdant Works Museum
8 fun facts about Verdant Works Museum and Discovery Point that you might not know! -
Stories07/06/2024Discovery Point
Captain Robert Falcon Scott
Celebrating Captain Scott; one of the world’s most famous Polar explorers. -
Stories04/06/2024Verdant Works Museum
Volunteer Week 2024: My Favourite Object
June, a volunteer guide at Verdant Works Museum shares her favourite object with us. -
Stories24/05/2024Discovery Point
Looking at RRS Discovery’s last restorations in 2016
Comparing the major restoration undertaken in 2016 to Discovery’s current restoration project.