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January 27, 2025

Looking up! Competition

Aims

This an observation and research competition about ‘Looking Up’ for S2 pupils (and their teachers) attending each of the secondary schools in Dundee.

Why? Because we seldom do, and our historic buildings in the city have many clues to our history, from a grand past we tend to forget about today. 

When people wander around any city, they normally view it from street level, i.e. at ground floor shop level. Any building that the viewer sees in its whole form are usually at a distance. They do not see much of the interesting details that can give clues about the building’s past.

Because most pedestrians seldom look above up to first floor, and even less towards the top of a building, they are unaware of the details high up that can tell a story about the building and why it is there.

It is easy to forget that our older city buildings have a lot of details built into their architecture giving clues to the period of history that the building was built, or its usage, its status in the city, or even the changes and alterations that it has gone through over the years.

Who?

Each competing school should identity a team of a maximum of six pupils, comprising ideally an equal mix of boys and girls, possibly with an interest in art, English, history and graphic communication (and photography!).


Where?


The attached map highlights a simple trail through a few of the city’s historic city centre streets, You are being asked to select five historic buildings along the trail. You are also asked to take three photos – one of its entire primary elevations and the other two of particular features as per description below.

Please always be aware of and respect other pedestrians and vehicles and always take care.

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