In recent discussions about the 'poor ground' at Balgay Cemetery at the recent Balgay Stakeholders' group meeting, the history of the former Logie Secondary School site was discussed - principally its role as the Liff and Benvie Poorhouse during the nineteenth century.This establishment that was latterly known as the Western Poorhouse, was financed from the Poor Law Assessment Rates that were collected from owners, tenants and occupiers of property in the area. The men's apartments were situated to the west end and the women's to the east end of the building.
The Friends of Dundee City Archives have a very interesting article about the poorhouse that can be read at http://www.fdca.org.uk/FDCALiffBenvie1.html.