Dundee Diagnostic Society’s Volume for 1846

Overview Unusually, The Dundee Diagnostic Society’s Volume for 1846 was published in the ‘traditional’ manner, printed specially for the society by McCosh, Park & Dewars. The content is partially highlights from the society’s MS magazine, and partially pieces specially composed Read More …

Dundee Literary and Scientific Institute Magazine

Overview George Tawse, one of the founding Literary and Scientific Institute members, wrote a light-hearted and affectionate recollection of the society’s early days in 1846, in which he depicted its humble beginnings as eight or ten “mere lads”, meeting on Read More …

The Dragon

Overview Name of Club, Society or Group That Produced the Magazine (Currently unknown) (Dumfries) Date of Existence 1872?-1883? Date of Magazine June 1872, July 1872, Sept. 1872, Dec. 1872, Feb. 1873, June 1873, Sept. 1873, Apr. 1883 Number of Issues Read More …

The Dundee Literary Society’s Magazine

Overview Dundee Literary Society’s decision to launch a magazine in December 1846 was mainly focused on extending the reach of its influence, meaning that those who could not attend meetings because of time or location could share in some of Read More …