Jute, Jam and Journalism – Dundee is renowned for these three pillars of business. As far as the jam goes, we can thank Janet Keiller and her husband, John, who ran a cake and sweetie shop in the city. One… read more

A first-rate business woman, the rather eccentric Mary Alcock was the daughter of a shoemaker. When he died and she inherited his property, she set up a drapery business with Miss Jean Easson. She made so much money – £10,000… read more