FROM “THE DUNDEE COURIER” JUNE 12th, 1889
As a seaside summer resort there arc few places more favoured than Monifieth. It possesses many of the advantages which are most valued both in watering places and inland retreats. While enjoying the bracing breezes from the German Ocean, it is sufficiently sheltered by bent hills and a delightful stretch of downs, the eastern wind being tempered by the heat of the grassy slopes over which it passes.
Again if we look to the sea, Nature has also been gracious to Monifieth. Safe, pleasant, and ample accommodation is found for bathing purposes.
Monifieth Beach
Those who love fishing may enjoy themselves to the top of their bent.
To the west of the railway station, and south of the line, there is in their season a very paradise of wild roses, where children may play all day long, while those who appreciate rural walks can have them to their heart’s content.
The line rising ground up from the village would hold many excellent residences, commanding a rare sea view, and receiving the healthful airs from the Firth of Tay.
If to these attractions are added those presented by a magnificent golfing ground it will be found that Monifieth is a place whose natural advantages has not been stinted.
Golfers 1890’s
at the tee
Builders have begun to realise this and scores of cottages have been erected in the village which promises soon to compete, as a summer resort, with larger places east and west of it.
Monifieth Local History Society 