Myrtlebank, 93 Tay Street

Hidden down behind other houses on Tay Street is Myrtlebank, a house that is featured here for two reasons. In the basement of Myrtlebank is a well. The water is drinkable and the water level never changes no matter how much or little rain there is. It is accessed by lifting a flagstone with a hole in it and it used to be connected to a pump in the next room (the original kitchen).

Tay Rail Bridge Connection

Also of interest are early residents. In the 1870s there was huge excitement and anticipation on this side of the river as the new rail bridge gradually took shape as it crossed the Tay. Two of the chief engineers on the project stayed here in Myrtlebank. They were Albert Grothe (chief engineer) and Frederick Reeves, and evidence of their residence still remains, almost 150 years later. In this astonishing photograph their signatures can be seen etched into the window glass. It is dated 9 October 1874, and the third signature is that of possibly another engineer, ……… Neutzille(?).