Strathmartine

Strathmartine

Strathmartine is an area of Dundee, Scotland. It is in the north of the city and the surrounding district is often referred to as "the Howe o Strathmartine". William Lorimer, the classicist, known for producing a translation of the New Testament in Lowland Scots was born in Strathmartine. The area is home to Strathmartine Hospital which is a long stay hospital for people with severe learning disabilities.

External links

* [http://www.scottravel.org/charlotte/memories/6.htm A Dundee lass in the Howe o' Strathmartine]


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