Dundee is a city that perfectly combines history, culture and nature. Although it is not one of Scotland’s largest cities, tourists enjoy visiting it. One of the city’s most famous attractions is the RRS Discovery, the perfectly preserved Dundee-built ship that led Captain Scott on his first expedition to Antarctica. Tour this iconic ship and learn about its fascinating history through interactive exhibitions. For those wishing to delve into Dundee’s maritime heritage, a visit to the Dundee Heritage Trust is essential. Moreover, the castle and museums also allow you to travel into the vortex of history.
Dundee – a Scottish city located in the east of the country, on the northern shore of the Tay estuary (Firth of Tay, on the east coast of Scotland, on the North Sea).
V&A Dundee
The V&A Dundee is ideally situated on the city’s waterfront on the River Tay. The design museum consists of two inverted pyramids made of layers of moldings. The entire building situated one above the other gives it a raw character. Dundee is considered a masterpiece of design, but its spacious rooms house both permanent and temporary exhibitions, and interesting tourist attractions.
Broughty Castle Museum
The next must-see must be Broughty Castle, it was built to defend against an imminent naval invasion in 1496. The castle was last used for military service during World War II. Today it is a museum depicting the life and times of Broughty Ferry. It is a beauty that can be admired in various photos, overlooking both the beach and the port.
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum
Gothic Revival-style building, located in the centre of Dundee. The building houses a museum and art gallery with a collection of fine and decorative art as well as a natural history collection. The McManus hosts a number of permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as activities for families.
RRS Discovery Dundee
The Royal Research Ship (RRS) Discovery is moored at Discovery Point in Dundee and open to the public. Built in the city in 1900, RRS Discovery was the ship that carried Captain Scott on his first expedition across Antarctica. She was built in Dundee and returned home in 1986. Experience the full history of Discovery at this award-winning, 5-star attraction. The shows are audiovisual and interactive computer experiences. However, the actual exhibitions present artifacts of the transport of the crew sailing to Artanctica and allow you to immerse yourself in history.
Verdant Works Museum
Verdant Works is a museum housed in a historic jute mill in Dundee’s former industrial area of Blackness. The museum is dedicated to Dundee’s prolific textile industries, which generated a huge amount of wealth during the Victorian era. Learn about how the city was built on jute. See the feats of manufacturing, engineering, transportation and design that defined Dundee toward the end of the 19th century.
Tannadice Park
Dundee United tour Our guides will be happy to welcome you to Tannadice Park, where you will visit places usually closed to the public and see many interesting souvenirs. It is worth going on a guided tour to take a closer look at the stadium. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about a Scottish senior football club by going behind the scenes at Tannadice Park, including visiting exhibitions of Dundee United memorabilia. Dundee United has a proud history in both domestic and European football and this tour gives an insight into the workings of a professional club.
This fascinating tour lasts approximately 90 minutes with time added. Take the opportunity to visit the locker room, marshal’s room, conference room and technical rooms while at the track. The tour ends with a visit to the Dundee United exhibition area, which displays many items from our fascinating past. Tours usually run every Wednesday between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The maximum number of participants is 12 people and must be booked in advance.
Camperdown Wildlife Centre
Camperdown Wildlife Center is one of Dundee’s most popular attractions, especially for families. Here you will find 50 species of well-groomed animals, birds and reptiles! You’ll also see wolves, snowy owls, ring-tailed lemurs, hyacinth macaws, meerkats and brown bears. you can come during feeding time and watch and chat with the caregivers who do a lot of protective work.
