Proposed Dundee Museum of Transport premises
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When we were searching for suitable premises for the Dundee Museum of Transport one location kept on being raised time-after-time. Built as a tram shed in the early 1900s and later used as a bus depot it has been empty for some considerable time and is just crying out for restoration and a new use.
The Maryfield Tram Depot is right in the heart of the Stobswell area between Stobsmuir Park and Morgan Academy and restored to its former glory it would make ideal premises to display our local transport history.
Where better than right in the heart of Dundee's most historic and newly restored landmarks, and a great enhancement to the Stobswell area, our proposed home would not only re-use a landmark building but allow visitors from a wide area to see and enjoy the transport heritage of Tayside and beyond.
The listed building is currently occupied by Scottish Water having been given to them by the local council some years ago. A huge amount of fundraising would be necessary to bring the building back to life so please help us make our dream come true - please get in touch through our contact page.
In March 2010 the Maryfield Tram Depot (Former) was moved to the "Buildings At Risk" Register for Scotland due to its deteriorating condition. Click here to view the Buildings at Risk details.
For more details information and images please visit Scotland's Places website by clicking here
Current Dundee Museum of Transport premises
Dundee Museum of Transport is very fortunate to have the use of premises at two different locations in Dundee.
Our main office is loacted at 18B West Marketgait, Dundee DD1 1QR (telephone 01382 202861 - 24 hour answering machine). We also have storage premises at the corner of Roseangle and Greenfield Place in the West End of Dundee.
Unfortunately we are not open to the public at present. However if you contact us we can usually make an appointment for you to come and meet us.
