Scott Williamson – former chairman of Blackadders Solicitors and past Lord Dean of Guild of the Guildry Incorporation of Dundee – has died aged 69 after being taken ill at his home in Fife. Past Deacon Convenor, Murray Petrie said, “It is nearly eight years …
Read more >Sarah Craig has become the first woman and third generation of Craigs to become a member of the Flesher craft. Her family, who owned Robertson the Butchers, have been active in the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee for over 80 years and Sarah follows in …
Read more >On Friday 22nd march, The Hammerman Incorporation of Dundee held their Annual Dinner. There was a large number of members and guests who enjoyed a wonderful evening at The Woodlands Hotel. Speakers included, Andrii Ponomarenko from Wellwood Leslie Architects who gave the Toast to The …
Read more >This year’s Innes Duffus Memorial Lecture took place on Thursday 21st of March at Discovery Point. Naval Architect, Stephen Payne, delivered the lecture to an audience of over 95 people. The title of the lecture was ‘Genesis of A Queen’ based on the design of …
Read more >On Friday 15th March, the Weavers held their Annual Spring Supper at Verdant Works. Deacon, Richard Irvine welcomed a very full Weavers Room of members and guests. Sandra Allstaff who was a stitcher for the Dundee Tapestry, was induced as a new member. Speakers included …
Read more >Deacon of the Dyers, Steve Flack and Mhairi Towler (Charity Convenor for the Dyers Craft) visited Strathmartine Community Larder at 24 St. Giles Terrace, Dundee to have a look at how The Nine Trades Charity funding awarded to the Larder had been spent. They were …
Read more >The Bonnetmakers had a fantastic September Supper at The Woodlands Hotel on March 6th. Around 50 members joined, adding to the evening’s camaraderie. David Lord, editor of The Sunday Post and Evening Telegraph, was welcomed as a new member, enriching our community. Dr. Rebecca Wade, …
Read more >On May 14th 2019 a civic reception was held to mark the amazing contribution of Innes Duffus to The Nine Trades, The Three Trades and The Guildry. Innes Duffus was appointed Master of Commerce, Craft and Trade. The Innes Duffus Scholarship Fund and an Annual …
Read more >What an amazing night celebrating the opening of The Dundee Tapestry at the V&A Dundee. Many members of the Nine Trades attended to show their support alongside many of the stitchers and volunteers that took part in the tapestry project. Well done to Collector, John …
Read more >The Dundee Tapestry is a community project highlighting meaningful moments of the city’s history, told through the medium of stitching. Facilitated by the Weavers Incorporation of Dundee, the tapestry hopes to ignite connectedness in the City of Discovery. There are 8 connected themes over 35 …
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