27 September 2025 (11:00 - 12:00)
The Tower Building is one of the most recognisable buildings on the University of Dundee’s city campus. Designed in 1958 by architects Robert Matthew Johnson-Marshall, it reflects their interests in developing a vernacular-inspired Scottish modernist style. Although modern in form (predating Dundee’s later enthusiasm for multi-storey tower blocks) it was built from traditional stone and wood. It opened in 1961 with the extension following in 1968.
Archive Services offers a unique opportunity to have a behind- the-scenes tour of two archive stores. You’ll discover what archives are, how they are preserved and how they can be used for many purposes including research, family/local history and creative inspiration. Get hands-on with original archives relating to jute, whaling, asylums, the environment, comics and much more.
Guided tour at 11am.
Unfortunately, the tour of the store is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Address
Tower Building, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN