The History of Fort Hotel Broughty Ferry

By Adith Raharjo

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The History

Mr Hunter’s family owned the land for 200 years and it was Colonel Hunter, a descendant of the family, who was responsible for a lot of the present street layout of Broughty Ferry.

Today, everyone knows Fort Street, but how many folk can tell you the full name is Fort Aboukir Street. The colonel was a great admirer of Lord Nelson and, as a mark of respect, named Fort Aboukir Street after an important victory during the Napoleonic Wars where Lord Nelson captured the fort.

This connection would help ensure supplies of corn and barley for the brewery.William Gray bought the brewery in 1845 and his family ran the business until 1960-61. Alexander Jnr continued to run the bakery until he died on July 4th, 1865.

The elder son John was a brewer like his father, but Baxter Gray was best remembered as Provost of Broughty Ferry (1898-1907). He lived in “Springbank”, Hill Street.

The Fort Accommodation

The types of room available are Singles, Doubles, Twins and Family.

Single Room Rate £40.00 Bed & Breakfast

Twin Room Rate £70.00 Bed & Breakfast

Double Room Rate £70.00 Bed & Breakfast

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