Photograph showing Newport Townswomen's Guild Drama Group performing Mad Hatters in Mayfield. 1960s.
Newport-on-Tay Round Table 956 was established in 1967 and included Scotscraig in their name in the hope of attracting membership from Tayport too. It was a hugely popular and very active organisation throughout the 1970s and well into the 1980s. Thereafter its membership dwindled leading to its demise around 2002. Round Table catered for men ...
Three newscuttings from November 2023 reporting on the events held by Newport-on-Tay Church of Scotland to celebrate 150 years since the building of their church. The 150th anniversary had actually been in 2020 but Covid delayed events until the weekend of 4-5 November 2023.
Painting done by A L Robson in 1993 and presented by the choir to church organist George Mottashaw in recognition of his 50 years as a church organist. George is at the organ in the painting. The choir stalls have now been removed and the choir members sit facing the congregation.
A poster advertising a weekend of events on 4th-5th November 2023 in celebration of the church's 150th anniversary, and a programme leaflet for the anniversary concert in the church. The church had opened in 1870 so in fact the celebrations were three years late, with all events having been delayed by the Covid pandemic.
Newspaper cutting about Steele and Brodie.
Rankine's joinery business was situated in what is known as The Old Boathouse at Woodhaven until the 1990s. This newspaper article describes the firm at the time of its centenary in 1975.
Painting of East Newport station by Helen Wallace.
News article where Bill Duncan recalls his time working on the pier from the 1940s until the 1960s.
Newspaper cutting from 2004 referring to the toppling of a tree planted by King Haakon at Woodhaven in 1944. He was visiting the Norwegian 333 Squadron based there during WWII. The article explains the Norwegian arrival at Woodhaven and their activities while there. Strong links have been maintained since their departure in 1945.
Police dance in Blyth Hall.
Postcard view of artist's impression of proposed Tay Road Bridge, viewed from south east. Interesting to note there would be two raised observation platforms at one-third points - only one of these was built.
Two newscuttings from the 1960s, both reporting problems, with the ferries just unable to cope with demand. Problems such as these highlighted the increasing need for a road bridge.
Photograph of Provost Gordon Soutar, Provost 1968 - 1971.
Photograph of Provost William Smith, Provost 1965 - 1968.
Jim Smith was born and bred at Tayfield, and spent his whole working life there. In his final year in 2002 he looked back on his life and shared his memories with Gordon Small, who recorded them all. We are fortunate to have this astonishing record which covers everyday life on the estate to events ...
Newport has always been fortunate to have lots of green space for leisure activities, and a variety of recreation parks to enjoy more organised activities.
The Rio Cinema opened in 1939, just in time for wartime escapism. In its early years it was so popular the programme changed three times weekly.
Tankard produced in 1989 to celebrate the 21st Charter Dinner of Newport-on-Tay (Scotscraig) Round Table. The tankard lists 23 past Chairmen. 1967 Ian Dow; 1968 Kinnear Baxter; 1969 Stanley Turner; 1970 Colin Vincent; 1971 George Dignan; 1972 Eddie Grimes; 1973 Gordon Small; 1974 Harry McLeod; 1975 Dave Smith; 1976 Ken Honeyman; 1977 Nick Cargill; 1978 Fraser ...
For almost 100 years the old Royal Buildings were a landmark on Tay Street.
Sandford Country House Hotel reminders - hotel brochure 1999, tarriff card from 1966 and Christmas menu from 1998.
Time for the wheelbarrow race at Newport School Sports in Windmill Park late 1960s.
Since 1879 Newport School has fulfilled the educational needs of the village, first on the site in Blyth Street, then from 1977 on the outskirts of the village on the Cupar Road.
Wormit School opened in 1896 on the Main road through the village. In 1978 it was replaced by the new school on the hill.
