THE HOWFF

Named the Howff, this ancient cemetery is situated to the south of Meadowside in Dundee. It encompasses the grounds that once belonged to the Greyfriars monastery, established by Devorgilla Balliol in the 13th Century. Although the monastery met its demise in 1548, Mary Queen of Scots bestowed the land upon Dundee as a gift. The Howff has historically been a resting place for notable figures, including merchants, craftsmen, and even pirates. Some of the gravestones bear intricate carvings providing insights into the lives and stories of those buried there.