DUNDEE - 20 Great Things To SEE & DO in Dundee, Scotland
Hope you enjoy this guide to Dundee and 20 of my favourite things to see & do in this great wee Scottish city :-) Places are not listed in any order of preference - just in the order I visited them on the day - they're all great!
Today I’m in Dundee, Scotland’s 4th largest city and a Scottish city well worth visiting, with lots of attractions within close walking distance of each other, which makes it very easy to explore on foot.
By car, it’s just over an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and about an hour n’ half from Glasgow. By train, it’s around 1 hour 22mins from Edinburgh and 1 hour 30mins from Glasgow. So, all in all, it’s a pretty easy city to get to. The train station is right next to the V&A Museum and Discovery Point - making it even easier to access.
Dundee is beautifully located on the north bank of the Firth of Tay and is Scotland’s sunniest city, which is no bad thing! There’s a wonderful promenade along the waterfront that I can really recommend, with great views over the Tay and some beautiful silvery light on a sunny, bright evening.
The city developed from the late 12th century as a Royal Burgh, and has had many up’s and downs over the centuries, including complete destruction by the Parliamentary forces, lead by General Monck, in 1651. It was an important trading & whaling port, developing into a powerhouse during the industrial revolution in the industries of Jam-making, Jute-weaving, linen and Journalism, which were the city's main employers. Most mills have closed now, but there are a few still hanging on.
The city has been on a period of reinvention since the decline of these industries and today it’s a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that’s well worth at least a day of your time when visiting Scotland.
The city’s waterfront has undergone significant regeneration, with the centre piece the striking V&A Dundee and Slessor Gardens, which are really helping to reconnect the people of Dundee to their waterfront and maritime heritage, which is a great thing!
Hopefully I can convince you to spend some time in Dundee. Most of the city centre attractions are close to each other, making them very easy to visit. I’ll pop a full list of all the places we visit below and you may want to take a few notes as you watch.
Although I cover lots of worthwhile places, my personal top 5 must-see places are Discovery Point & Captain Scott’s ship RRS Discovery, the Verdant Works, Broughty Ferry Beach & Castle, the McManus Art Gallery & Museum and HMS Unicorn. Just these five places alone make Dundee well worth a visit. Here's the full list of 20 places -
1. The V&A Dundee
2. Slessor Gardens & The Whale
3. Discovery Point & RRS Discovery
4. Heather Street Food at V&A
5. Desperate Dan Statue, High Street
6. The McManus Art Gallery & Museum, Albert Square
7. The Malmaison Hotel Dundee for afternoon tea
8. The Verdant Works, Jute Museum, West Henderson's Wind
9. Dundee Law & War Memorial for superb views of the Tay
10. Dundee Waterfront Promenade & Maritime Trail
11. Broughty Ferry Beach & Esplanade
12. Broughty Castle Museum & Harbour
13. DCA - Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate
14. Dundee Rep Theatre for amazing plays, Tay Square
15. The Howff Cemetery, 4 Meadowside
16. Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters, 28 Whitehall Crescent
17. HMS Unicorn Naval Frigate, South Victoria Dock Road
18. Wild Shore Aqua Park, West Victoria Dock Road
19. The Flame Tree Cafe, Scottish Cafe Aussie Roots, 20 Exchange Street
20. The University of Dundee Botanic Garden, Riverside Drive
I can also recommend the Dundee Penguins at Dundee Parish Church St Mary's and the Lookout Point at DD1 3BH which has great views of the Tay. There's also Dundee Science centre, the Transport Museum and Camperdown Wildlife Park which were closed and I'll visit another day.
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