The Dundee Messenger

02/07/2025

The Tay Bridge Disaster is the latest addition to bygone days

The Tay Bridge Disaster on the night of December 28, 1879, is one of the greatest engineering disasters of the 19th century claiming the lives of all 75

01/07/2025

Been writing fresh articles and will be out with the camera tomorrow to illustrate them, additions to bygone days and a new section called hidden gems of the city will feature in the revamped publication,

27/06/2025

Is a local Classified ads section reader's would like to see?. Personally I'm fed up with trying to sell stuff on marketplace which covers the entire country, I hate the timewasters asking for bank details and asking you to post items to places you've never heard of
If you'd like to see a professional local ads page give the post a like and I'll implement it in the next few days.

27/06/2025

Updating the publication has become quite a challenge, but I'll get to it if you bear with me, who knew Broughty Ferry is the most misused public level crossing in Scotland.
Anyway her is a press release from earlier tis month.

Efforts to improve safety at Broughty Ferry level crossing are being stepped up this week, as Network Rail and British Transport Police work together to raise

18/06/2025

Free event listed on another page

16/06/2025

Most people seem to enjoy the bygone days section, as a result I been out taking pictures of the old steeple and the rose window for the latest article about the devastating fire of 1841.

At the crack of dawn on a cold January morning in 1841, disaster struck when a devastating church fire swept through a crowded church service, leaving a

14/06/2025

Messing about with the new layout at the moment, any suggestions about what and not to include are more than welcome.
The Covid 19 Section will disappear completely along other content, I'd love to get readers' opinions about what to include in the website.

12/06/2025

Made the decision to keep and expand the European News Section.

EP leaders meet in Copenhagen to discuss Denmark’s 2025 EU Presidency, focusing on security, Ukraine, competitiveness, and shared European priorities.

11/06/2025

A Fresh Start for the Paper – And for Me

After some time away, I’ve decided to come out of retirement and return to the newsroom—and with that return comes a fresh look at what this publication should be.

As we move into this new era, we're saying goodbye to a couple of old favourites that, while they were huge successes once, no longer meet the needs and interests of today's readers. Letting go of those familiar elements of the paper is never easy, but to be relevant and compelling again, we must make space for new thinking, new voices, and new energy.

Most notably, the Gardening section will no longer appear in the publication. But it’s not disappearing entirely—it’s moving online to good-garden.co.uk, where it will continue to grow with new articles, advice, and seasonal tips.

This isn’t about forgetting the past—it’s about building on it. I’m excited to bring renewed focus to community stories, local voices, and meaningful content that speaks to the times we’re living in now.

I’m grateful to be back and look forward to shaping a publication that’s sharper, more vibrant, and firmly rooted in the present.

— William Shand

10/06/2025

Was in the town earlier in the week and managed to take a better picture of the Wishart Arch, Retirement provided an opportunity for me to recharge, reflect, and reconnect, I will therefor be updating the publication on a regular basis.

George Wishart (c. 1513 – 1 March 1546) was a key player during the formative years of the Scottish Reformation. A fierce and vigorous preacher, he was

05/05/2025

Been resurrecting articles in the bygone days section, when first written 300 words was the norm, now search engine's require at least 800 words, anyway here is an example.

In the middle of Dundee, among its ancient streets and old buildings, the spirit of Grissel Jaffray continues to cast a long, dark shadow. in November 1669

27/02/2025

Getting back adding to the news

The People’s Choice Awards took place in Glasgow last night to honour the very best of Scottish business, from restaurants to home improvements.