Dunedin High School - Talon Yearbook (Dunedin, FL)

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5 Driving south on U.S. 19 one might notice a sign that reads Dunedin — 6. No, that ' s not the population. But the mind begins to wonder when (after going twelve miles without seeing this town) just what Dune- din actually is. It ' s more than just a speck on the map. New Scotland, as Dunedin is sometimes called, was first settled two decades before the Civil War. Several tales abound of how this village-like city came to be called Dunedin. One story says that Dunedin was named for the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Dune meaning rock, and Edin meaning castle; therefore, ' castle on the rock. ' Another story goes back to the time when George Jones opened a general store here in 1870 and named the town Jones-boro. Mr. Jones peti- tioned the government for a post office and requested that the town be called Dunedin, which is the Gaelic name for Edinburgh, and may be interpreted peaceful rest. In keeping with the Scottish tradition. Dunedin has three bagpipe bands, wearing the Elliot, Dress Stewart, and Royal Stewart tartans. Also, the Highland Games and Festi- val, held every March, help to keep the Scottish spirit going. Although to some people Dunedin may be a peaceful town it still has opportunities for sightsee- ing, recreation, and dining. For those who enjoy the outdoors, sailing, skiing, swimming, or fishing on St. Joseph ' s Sound or the Gulf of Mexicf is always availa- ble. For the sun-worship- per, sunbathing on Dune- din Beach or Caladesi Island, just 1 Vi miles off shore, tourists and citizens alike a fun-filled day. And, for the culturally-minded. The Dunedin Fine Arts and Cultural Center provides classes in humanities, cre- ative writing, language, and drama. To really come to know Dunedin, one must know her warm Scottish tradition. Certainly Dunedin has a heritage that we all can be proud of.