Photograph of diesel train at East Newport station, dated 14 December 1966. In the 1960s two coal merchants were based at the station, Smith Hood and Co Ltd, and Thomas Muir, Son and Patton Ltd.
A surprising destination of Montrose on this diesel train at East Newport in 1968. Here East Newport station is looking rather tatty - it's only months before it would close for good in May 1969.
Diesel train emerging from tunnel at Wormit Station.
Diesel train heading through West Newport.
Diesel Train at East Newport 1960s.
Diesel Train at East Newport 1960s. Two coal merchants' depots clearly visible.
Dundee-bound diesel train at East Newport Station.
Diesel train at East Newport station, seen through the footbridge.
Passengers ready to board diesel train at Wormit Station as it leaves the tunnel and approaches the platform.
Diesel train leaving Wormit station heading for Newport. 1960s.
Diesel train on Tay Rail Bridge c. 1960s. Wormit Station looking very trim and neat.
Information and display sheet on Len Fullerton (1909-1968) local wildlife artist, depicting examples of his illustrations.
Display sheet giving information and examples of Alberto Morrocco's work (1917-1998).
Poster giving information about local artist, Alexander Allan, with images of four of Allan's paintings.
Display sheet giving information and examples of the work of local artist, Neil Dallas Brown (1938-2003).
Display sheet giving information about, and examples of, the work of local sculptor, Scott Sutherland. NB: We now have it on good authority, from Scott's son David, that they did not come to live in Newport until 1954.
The first doctor in Newport, Doctor John Stewart arrived in 1867. His house and surgery were at 10 Cupar Road, and this was the location of the surgery for well over 100 years.
Newscutting from 1968 reporting on the award of CBE to Dr John Berry of Tayfield.
Drawing of Newport School on Kilnburn/Blyth Street.
Drawing by Keith Robson of old Newport Post Office opposite the pier. Beyond the Post Office are the mission hall and the Brig o' Tay.
Framed drawing of Sandy Rankine's joinery workshop in Woodhaven.
Dramatic photograph illustrating problems encountered during construction of the dual carriageway. This is the point where the railway line between Newport and Tayport was breached to allow construction of the new road to the road bridge. The closure of the line to Tayport in May 1966 allowed this work to be carried out.
Postcard view of East Newport from the road bridge, date around 1970. The Seymour Hotel (until 2025 Riverview Lodge care home) could be easily seen by the passengers on the ferry. Today all the gap sites along the river bank that can still be seen here are now filled with houses.
Postcard view looking towards East Newport from the west, from the late 1960s.
