A thrilling tour through some of Dundee’s hidden corners has brought the inspiration for Frankenstein to life!
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Did you know Mary Shelley lived in the city for 18 months as a teenager? Our F2 English classes retraced her footsteps to learn how Dundee, its history and stories from its whaling industry helped spark the imagination behind the famous tale.
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From eerie alleyways to dramatic storytelling, they even met a mysterious (yet familiar-looking!) figure dressed as one of Shelley’s creations – Captain Walton himself!
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What an electrifying way to uncover literary history!