Attractions

Dundee Contemporary Arts

Two regularly-rotating art galleries with free entry, and a cafe downstairs. The cinema shows a range of indie and vintage films and recent blockbuster releases. The shop sells local and UK creations along with stationery and books for your own creativity.

More details at dca.org.uk

Loction: 56.4573, -2.9750
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO399298
Google Plus Code: 4CRVF24G+W2

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Attractions

The McManus

Housing historic artefacts and art collections across two floors in a Gothic-style building built in 1867. There’s lots to explore for understanding Dundee and it’s place in the world. The high-ceiling cafe and gift shop are beside the main entrance.

More details at mcmanus.co.uk

Loction: 56.4625, -2.9710
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO401304
Google Plus Code: 4CRVF26H+XH

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Attractions

HMS Unicorn

A frigate ship built in 1824 and used in Dundee for training the Royal Naval Reserves. Watch your head as the ceilings are low and the floors uneven. It’s the most intact wooden ship of it’s time and it’s history needs preserving.

Entrance tickets available at hmsunicorn.org.uk but you can view the outside and unicorn figurehead while walking along city quay.

Loction: 56.4615, -2.9584
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO409303
Google Plus Code: 4CRVF26R+JJ

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Attractions

Cycle Hub

Bring your own or hire a bike to cycle along the national cycle route going beyond Boughty Ferry in the East, or towards Perth in the West. Get your bike repaired or sign up for lessons cycling and maintaining your bike. The options are bigger than the hub, with electric and wheelchair bikes available, even balance bikes for toddlers to try out.

Loction: 56.4583, -2.9649
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO405299
Google Plus Code: 4CRVF25P+82

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Attractions

V&A

Several galleries and often interactive exhibits that showcase the creativity of Scotland and the world. The striking building shape is a nod towards cliffs sticking out over the sea.

Details and current exhibits can be found at vam.ac.uk

Loction: 56.4573, -2.9676
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO403298
Google Plus Code: 4CRVF24J+WX

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Attractions

Discovery Point

Home to RRS Discovery, the ship built in Dundee which went on the 1901 expedition to the Antarctic. After walking through the museum building and “Discovery Dome”, you can climb aboard the sailing ship to learn more about Captain Scott and his crew.

Tickets are available from dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk

Loction: 56.4567, -2.9688
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO402298
Google Plus Code: 4CRVF24J+MF

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Attractions

Science Centre

Get interactive learning and exploring the vast world of science. This is a great place to inspire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in young people or allow them to grow their existing fascinations.

Ticket information and current exhibits at dundeesciencecentre.org.uk

Loction: 56.4565, -2.9749
Maps: OSM, Hiking Trails, Geo
OS Grid Ref: LO399297
Google Plus Code: 4CRVF24G+H2

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