Action on Queen Victoria Works Dundee

I have raised my concerns about the future of the former Tay Spinners site or Queen Victoria Works in Brook Street in the West End. This was one of the last jute mills working in Dundee. The picture here shows the mill from Brook Street or the Scouringburn and is from the Scran website. The site has been derelict for nearly twenty years. There has been a lot of regeneration in the area and a number of former mills have been used in very interesting ways to bring them into modern use.

As a historian of nineteenth century Dundee I think that it is important that we preserve links with Dundee's fascinating heritage in the jute and textile industry. It is also important to ensure that we find a sustainable and long-term use for this site. The Evening Telegraph tonight published my thoughts on this together with other local councillors.

In the meantime this site is still on the buildings at risk register of the Scottish Civic Trust, click here for more details.