Swing back to the 1960s with nostalgic photos of life in Carnoustie.

Our photo collection features old enterprises, cityscapes, youngsters playing in parks, and splashing in the paddling pool. Graeme Strachan These forgotten images show how Carnoustie appeared in the 1960s.

The DC Thomson archive features images of children playing in parks, landmark shops, and street scenes that haven’t altered much in six decades. The golf town’s history goes back to the early 1500s.

By the mid-1700s, it had grown into a community famous for linen weaving. The coming of the railway in 1838 sparked further growth, resulting in the establishment of industries such as the Panmure Works, which employed 600 people. Panmure Works produced millions of yards of linen and jute annually.

Carnoustie, famous globally for its tough Championship golf course, was a popular family vacation destination prior to the rise of foreign travel in the 1970s. Some of these photographs haven’t been seen in decades.

Others appear for the first time. So, how did Carnoustie appear during the Swinging Sixties?

---

Grant’s jute factory

A worker at W G Grant & Co Ltd’s jute facility in Panmure Works in 1960.

The jute sector was already experiencing decline. Panmure Works closed in May 1971, resulting in the loss of 130 jobs.

Paddling pool

Children enjoying in the Carnoustie beach paddling pool in August 1960. Every summer, “paddling pool races” were held with “prizes for happy splashers”.

Road safety

A road safety and cycling competence exam was held at Carnoustie Links in April 1961. There were 140 entries from children aged 15 and younger.

The police had planned a unique route around the tennis courts that included traffic controls and lights.

High Street

A view of Carnoustie High Street in April 1961.

The buildings still appear the same now.

Carnoustie Fire Station

In May 1961, work was finished on the new £5,000 Carnoustie Fire Station at Kinloch Street and Links Avenue.

It was officially opened the next month. Previously, the firefighters had to live in a “condemned cottage”.

Marley Spearman

Marley Spearman won the Ladies British Open Amateur Championship in 1961.

Spearman defended his title in 1962 at Royal Birkdale.

Read more on Straightwinfortoday.com