THE SOUTH AFRICAN WARS
Picture of the 1st Volunteer Battallion, Black Watch, Royal Highlanders
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How Dundee and Angus responded to the South African Wars.
Many volunteers from Dundee and Angus - part of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)
The Volunteers who joined up, the reception received when they returned and the conferring of 'Honorary Burgesship'.
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BLACK WATCH VOLUNTEERS RETURN 1901
The Story of the Return of the Dundee Volunteers to the UK and Dundee
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DUNDEE VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE FREEDOM OF THE CITY
On the return from the South African War, the Volunteers from Dundee received the freedom of the City for their services
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The South African Memorial
The Unveiling of the South African Memorial in the Parish Church of Dundee (St. Mary's)
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Another South African War Memorial
This one is in St Andrew's Parish Church, King Street, Dundee and forms part of the 'Submarine Miners Memorial' - mentioning Lt William Charles Renny
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The Earl of Airlie
The Earl of Airlie - Killed in Action 11th June 1900 (South African War)
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Volunteers as Dundee Burgesses
The suggestion was made in December 1899 that the patriotism of the Dundee Volunteers who offered to serve in the South African campaign should be recognised by making them Free Burgesses of Dundee.
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The Airlie Memorial
The Airlie Monument - To the late 11th Earl of Airlie on Tulloch Hill
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Dundee Town Council Minutes 1900
The Council Minutes covering the period of the South African War 26 October 1899 to 29 May 1900
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Dundee Town Council Minutes 1901
The Council Minutes covering the period of the South African War Feb to August 1901
Dundee Town Council Minutes 1902
The Council Minutes covering the period of the South African War Feb to October 1902