Barrack Street was the “Friars’ Vennel” from about 1280 to 1580, but after the Howff was opened as a Cemetery the name changed to “Burial Wynd”. As a result of a petition from the occupants to the Town Council in April 1807, the designation was altered to “Barrack Street,” as Dudhope Castle was then occupied by the military.

Source: 'Glimpses of Old and New Dundee' - A.H. Millar, January 1925