Residents in plea for Dundee graveyard to be preserved

Residents living near a graveyard on Lochee Road in Dundee have called for more to be done to preserve the site.

The Logie Cemetery, which has gravestones dating back to the 18th Century, has almost completely disappeared in some sections, with dilapidated headstones dwarfed by overgrown weeds.

Historical accounts of the site tell tales of grave robbers, ghosts and chronic overcrowding.

Concerns about conditions at the site led to it being closed as an active graveyard, with the last burial taking place in 1875.

Ben Pearce, who lives nearby, believes the historical stories of the site should be capitalised upon.

The 21-year-old said: “Given the transformation of the city, I feel this could be another place for people to visit.

“The grass has been cut in certain sections but other areas appear to be overgrown.”

Fellow resident Mike Maynard said the graveyard in its current state was only occasionally used by dog walkers.

“It is part of Dundee’s history,” he said.

“The family of those in the cemetery may no longer be around but I think there is still grounds to preserve it.”

Dave Cowan, from Lochee, said: “I’m aware there is a gunner in the Royal Navy dating back to 1848 whose family are buried there. They were from Lochee.”

A council spokesman confirmed the local authority is responsible for maintaining the site.

He added: “Anyone with any concerns or ideas about maintaining the Logie Cemetery should contact neighbourhood services.”