Robertson’s Land

“I can’t recall a block of tenements in Dundee going by the name Blue Mountains,” says reader Bill Grant, “but knew a waste piece of ground off the Hawkhill and Blackness Road called that.

“To the top end was a street called Hunter Street and that was where we played. In winter time sledging took place and children came from far and near.

“Once I got separated from my big sister and got lost. I was found later in the Westport area. From there I was taken to Bell Street Police Station where my parents had to collect me as I could not remember my address – which was 2 Park Wynd in those days over 65 years ago.”

James Smith has also been in touch and says: “The nine story building in Larch Street was always referred to by the locals as Robertson’s Land. My aunt Kate stayed there and during the war I was a frequent visitor.

“The Blue Mountains, always referred to as ‘the bluesers’ by us youngsters who played an impromptu game of football on the lower ground and the swings and roundabouts that occupied the higher ground. The area is now a car park opposite Session Street.

“Legend has it the name Blue Mountains referred to the colour of the slates on the roofs of the Hunter Street tenements that backed on to the Blue mountains.

“An alternative story as to how the name originated was provided by Reg Mulheron on Thursday.”

A dramatic Dundee sunset photographed by Dherlin Laulhe-Artigolle of Broughty Ferry.