Notes on Individual Properties
The notes which are included on some properties in the 'Introduction' section of a Property Page are given here. They contain a few unusual notes which cannot be found any other way. They are not listed in any order. Click on the 'Location' link to go to the full property page.
There are 304 records.
| Opened in 1895 as the Wormit Mission. Became Chapel of Ease in 1898. | West Hall, 1, Bay Road | Location |
| This Clubhouse was built in 1937, on the site of their older sheds which had served their time. The Club moved to Woodhaven Pier in the late 1960s. | formerly Wormit Boating Club, Bay Road | Location |
| Site of the foundry for the construction of the original Tay Bridge. (see also former Tay Bridge Works. | Wormit Tennis Club, 11, Bay Road | Location |
| Originally, before 1889, a row of 6 cottages - with the Bridge Inspector's being the largest. By 1890 it had been reduced to just 2 cottages and by 1892 reduced still further to 1 cottage. Map evidence suggests this present property is a combination of the last surviving 2 cottages. | 27 Bay Road | Location |
| Lower flat was separate from mid 1960s to c.2000. | 74 Bay Road | Location |
| Lower flat from mid 1960s to c.2000. | formerly 74a, Bay Road | Location |
| Link with second Tay Bridge: Wm. Arrol & Co. were tenants in 1885. | 91 Bay Road | Location |
| From 1947 to 2008 was combined with No. 8 as the Robertson Rest Home. | 7 Beechwood Tce West | Location |
| From 1947 to 2008 was combined with No. 7 as the Robertson Rest Home. | 8 Beechwood Tce West | Location |
| Built 1871, cost £1350. 400 sittings. | St Thomas's Church, 1, Blyth Street | Location |
| Built 1878, space for 421 scholars. | Newport School, 5, Blyth Street | Location |
| More information in the blog November 2021 | 16 Boat Brae | Location |
| Present ferry terminal buildings built c.1878, replacing earlier ones. | formerly Ferry Terminal, 1-3, Boat Road | Location |
| Outbuildings for Newport Hotel | formerly stores, 7, Boat Road | Location |
| Outbuildings for Newport Hotel | formerly garages & workshop, 9, Boat Road | Location |
| The hall above was added in 1935. | 14 Boat Road | Location |
| The Motor Works gradually increased in size over the years. Built c.1905, additions were made in the 1920s, 1930s and 1950s. At various times, parts were let out - as shops, a workroom, an office and a hair-dressing saloon. | formerly garage, 20, Boat Road | Location |
| Prior to 1935, was a single shop with no. 9; and from 1922 - 1924 also with no. 11. | shop, 7, Cupar Road | Location |
| Prior to 1935, was a single shop with no. 7; and from 1922 - 1924 also with no. 11. | shop, 9, Cupar Road | Location |
| From about 1922 - 1924, was part of single shop with nos. 7 and 9. | shop, 11, Cupar Road | Location |
| Prior to 1922, this and no. 19 formed one single shop. | shop, 17, Cupar Road | Location |
| Prior to 1922, this and no. 17 formed one single shop. | shop, 19, Cupar Road | Location |
| Link with the Tay Bridge: Gerrit Camphuis stayed here. | 31 Cupar Road | Location |
| There is much confusion, pre-1903, as to who lived where: addresses of 1, 1a, 1b and 3 St Phillans Place were used for 4 houses and a shop. They were all occupied by tenants, lodgers and boarders. Unless there is census or valuation roll proof, residents could be present in any of the properties. The houses concerned are 4 Cupar Road, 6 Cupar Road, 1 St Mary's Lane and 3 St Mary's Lane. | 6 Cupar Road | Location |
| There is much confusion, pre-1903, as to who lived where: addresses of 1, 1a, 1b and 3 St Phillans Place were used for 4 houses and a shop. They were all occupied by tenants, lodgers and boarders. Unless there is census or valuation roll proof, residents could be present in any of the properties. The houses concerned are 4 Cupar Road, 6 Cupar Road, 1 St Mary's Lane and 3 St Mary's Lane. | 4 Cupar Road | Location |
| House numbering in Tay Terrace, Kerr Street & East Queen Street was so problematic that the Town Council renumbered them in February 1937 and insisted that the new numbers be displayed. It appears to have had little effect. | 1 East Queen Street | Location |
| House numbering in Tay Terrace, Kerr Street & East Queen Street was so problematic that the Town Council renumbered them in February 1937 and insisted that the new numbers be displayed. It appears to have had little effect. | 3 East Queen Street | Location |
| House numbering in Tay Terrace, Kerr Street & East Queen Street was so problematic that the Town Council renumbered them in February 1937 and insisted that the new numbers be displayed. It appears to have had little effect. | 5 East Queen Street | Location |
| Converted to public lavatories prior to demolition. | former house [1], Granary Lane | Location |
| Converted to lock-up garages prior to demolition. | former house [2], Granary Lane | Location |
| Original house built 1788, harled, 2-storey & basement. Altered & enlarged 1827-8. (The Buildings of Scotland, Fife, Gifford.) | Tayfield House, High Road | Location |
| Usually listed as 1 house, but sometimes as 2 and infrequently as 3. | Den Cottages, High Road | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [1], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [2], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [3], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [4], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [5], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [6], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [7], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [8], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [9], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [10], High Street | Location |
| Originally built as granary at the old harbour, converted into housing c.1870. Tenants included workmen on the first Tay Bridge. Demolished 1968. See also article in the blog. | Old Granary [11], High Street | Location |
| Built 1881 as United Presbyterian Church, cost over £2000. 400 sittings. Spire 80 feet high. | Trinity UF Church, 2, High Street | Location |
| Pre-1935 information is at 7 High Street. Before 1935, these 3 houses (3, 5 & 7) were a combination of house and shop, with a bakehouse downstairs. The shop was where no. 7 is. | 3 High Street | Location |
| Property used both as house and office / business premises. Front part separately rated only from 1961. Combined as single house in 2006. | 4 High Street | Location |
| Pre-1935 information is at 7 High Street. Before 1935, these 3 houses (3, 5 & 7) were a combination of house and shop, with a bakehouse downstairs. The shop was where no. 7 is. | 5 High Street | Location |
| Property used both as house and office / business premises. Front part separately rated only from 1961. Combined as single house in 2006. | office at front, 6, High Street | Location |
| Before 1935, these 3 houses (3, 5 & 7) were a combination of house and shop, with a bakehouse downstairs. The shop was where no. 7 is. | 7 High Street | Location |
| In 1904 the gas office buildings were demolished and the building footprint extended slightly northwards. These shops (9 & 11) were built on the site. | shop, 9, High Street | Location |
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