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Mark Dowie
By Mark Dowie
Published 1st Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
​In June, 1908, Arbroath Town Council and officials paid a formal visit to the Glenogil Water Works. As years passed, in some other councils in Scotland, 'inspecting the waterworks' became code for a booze-fuelled outing which, in fairness, did have some water involved - with the whisky.​In June, 1908, Arbroath Town Council and officials paid a formal visit to the Glenogil Water Works. As years passed, in some other councils in Scotland, 'inspecting the waterworks' became code for a booze-fuelled outing which, in fairness, did have some water involved - with the whisky.
​In June, 1908, Arbroath Town Council and officials paid a formal visit to the Glenogil Water Works. As years passed, in some other councils in Scotland, 'inspecting the waterworks' became code for a booze-fuelled outing which, in fairness, did have some water involved - with the whisky.

Another chance to see photos from our archives and what was making the pages of the local newspapers back in the day