McDonald Street, named after Baillie Duncan McDonald, who was long associated with Public Boards in Dundee. He entered the Town Council in 1869, and remained there continuously till 1897, forming a record of service. In 1872 he became a Member of the first School Board, continuing to serve till his death in 1908, when he had reached his 86th year.
Source: ‘Glimpses of Old and New Dundee’ – A.H. Millar, January 1925