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The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee have a proud history dating back to the fifteenth century. The Nine Trades are still active in Dundee, with over five hundred members across all trades. 

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Wrighting Wrongs – the story of a Dundee dynasty

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Explore the remarkable journey of the Wright family from 18th-century Dundee to the United States. This richly illustrated, 160-page volume delves into the lives of social reformer Frances Wright and her father.

By purchasing “Wrighting Wrongs,” you can leave your own mark on Dundee’s legacy, as subscribers have the opportunity to have their names included in the book until August 1, 2025.

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History of the Nine Trades

So who were and are the trades, what is their purpose and how did it all begin? The answer to the last question is that no one knows. However we do know that in 1124, King David I framed Laws for the regulation of various trades and his Chamberlain made regular visits to ensure that they were enforced by the Bailies.

These regulations required the trades to care for their poor and sick and laid down standards to control the price of the goods and the quality of the workmanship. Certainly from 1306, Robert I, James I, James IV and Mary Queen of Scots all recognised the trades as separate corporate bodies.

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