The Queen during her walkabout in City Square, Dundee, in July 1987.
The Queen has been a regular visitor to the City of Dundee during her time as monarch, and even before then as a little girl.
Over the years Her Majesty, who has died at the age of 96, has spent time with locals, visited both universities within the city and more recently opened the Slessor Garden’s events space in 2016.
We’ve taken a look through our archives, all the way back to the 1930s, to revisit some of the Queen’s moments in Dundee.
Princess Elizabeth with her grandmother the late Countess of Strathmore in the 1930s. They were shopping in Webster’s, the Toy Shop in Whitehall Crescent, Dundee which closed down shortly after. Picture by DCT Media.
Queen Elizabeth and the young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret visiting Lord Roberts’ Memorial Workshops. Picture by DCT Media, 1945.
The Queen steps over a student’s gown during her visit to Queen’s College in 1955. Picture by DCT Media.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is presented with flowers during her visit to Camperdown Jute Works. Picture by DCT Media, 1955.
Her Majesty the Queen being shown a demonstration at the rehabilitation and skill centre. Picture by DCT Media, 1977.
Lord Provost Harry Vaughan and his wife Margaret are introduced to the Queen and Prince Philip during their royal visit to Dundee. Picture by DCT Media, 1977.
The Queen meeting locals who gathered to meet her during her walk about in the City Square. Picture by DCT Media, 1987.
The Queen with John Matthew, the Discovery’s “Captain Scott”. Picture by DCT Media, 1987.
The Queen stops at the Warzburg stand at the Dundee Expo 800 exhibition. Picture by DCT Media, 1991.
The Queen visited Abertay University to explore the world of computer technology with Jessie Tech (left), Dr Ian Marshal, University Vice-Chancellor Bernard King and University Chancellor The Earl of Airlie. Picture by DCT Media, 1998.
Queen Elizabeth II meets a dance group at ‘The Space’ in The Scottish School Of Contemporary Dance, part of Dundee College, during her Golden Jubilee tour of the British Isles. Stefan Rousseau.
Queen Elizabeth II greets the public during the official re-opening of Baxter Park and pavilion in 2007. The Victorian park is the creation of renowned park designer Sir Joseph Paxton, who also designed Crystal Palace. It was restored to its former glory and is the only complete Paxton park in Scotland. Danny Lawson/PA Wire.
Queen Elizabeth II with Professor Sue Black during a visit to the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at Dundee University in 2016. During the visit to the forensic laboratory, part of the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, they viewed various techniques such as facial reconstruction, fingerprinting and electrical fire investigation. Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.
In 2016, Queen Elizabeth II continued her tour of Dundee meeting apprentices during a visit to the training school and workshop at the Michelin tyre factory. Jane Barlow/PA Images.
Queen Elizabeth II unveils a plaque as she officially opens the Slessor Gardens event space in Dundee on the sixth day of her visit to Scotland in 2016. Andrew Milligan/PA Images.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh appear on the balcony of Dundee City Chambers with the Lord Provost of Dundee Bob Duncan (left) and his wife Brenda Duncan (right) in 2016. Jane Barlow/PA Images.
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