10 Sights & Landmarks in Dundee That You Shouldn't Miss

December 10, 2021 Darleen Reid

Ian Borthwick
Restaurants in Dundee

1. Balnuith Alpacas

Balnuith Farm, Dundee DD4 0RE Scotland +44 7961 885695 [email protected] http://www.balnuith.co.uk
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5.0 based on 64 reviews

Balnuith Alpacas

Our rare breed farm offers a unique opportunity to meet Alpacas, Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys, Falabella Miniature Horses, Poitou Donkeys, Guanacos and often new born babies. Learn many interesting alpaca facts before choosing your favourite to enjoy a leisurely stroll in the countryside. Our Craft Barn lets you get 'hands on' with our super soft fleece and the traditional methods of processing.

Reviewed By 708heathero

Had a wonderful time with the kids walking the alpacas and meeting all the other animals. We learned a lot about all of the animals and really enjoyed ourselves. We got to choose an alpaca to walk and the kids got an activity pack at the end. There is also a little shop where the kids bought some bits at a reasonable price. It was muddy, so wellies suggested. Highly recommend a trip here and will come back the next time we are up un Scotland!

2. Discovery Point

Discovery Point Riverside Drive, Dundee DD1 4XA Scotland +44 1382 309060 [email protected] http://www.rrsdiscovery.com/index.php?pageID=127
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,126 reviews

Discovery Point

MADE IN DUNDEE | DESIGNED FOR ADVENTURE Discovery Point is home to the world famous Antarctic research vessel RRS Discovery. This award-winning visitor attraction tells the story of the Discovery, from her beginnings in Dundee in to her amazing Antarctic expedition and her voyages thereafter. Follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott and his heroic team at Discovery Point! Find out about the Heroes of the Ice who braved the harsh conditions of the Antarctic and hear their stories first hand. As you explore the self-led museum at your own pace you will: Enter the shipyard and find out how and why Discovery was built Learn about the first voyage of Discovery to the most inhospitable place on the earth Walk in the footsteps of Heroes and climb aboard one of the most incredible ships ever built Find out about ‘Scott of the Antarctic’ and explore the crews quarters and the Officers Wardroom Discover more about the ships voyages and journeys after The Discovery Expedition. Don't forget to visit the gift shop for unique Discovery themed items or your very own cuddly toy Emma Penguin. There is also a cafe on site with something for all tastes.

Reviewed By Dexter2707 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Great tour inside the main building topped by actually stepping on Captain Scott’s ship. If you don’t know him it’s definitely worth the visit to learn about this great man, to learn more I recommend Sir Ranulph Fiennes excellent biography on Captain Scott

3. HMS Unicorn

South Victoria Dock Road Victoria Dock, Dundee DD1 3BP Scotland +44 1382 200900 [email protected] http://www.hmsunicorn.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 373 reviews

HMS Unicorn

Please note, HMS Unicorn is currently operating with reduced opening hours. Please keep an eye on our social media channels for any updates. HMS Unicorn is one of the UK's most unique visitor attractions and a real treasure in the city of Discovery! A fascinating journey through time, we will guide you through the ship’s journey from a Georgian warship to becoming Dundee’s Royal Naval base during both World Wars. Built in 1824, she is the 3rd oldest ship still afloat in the world today and the most original old ship in existence. Come aboard for the unique opportunity to explore all four decks of the ship and get hands on with knot tying, try out our hammocks, learn about our armament and more! Take a tour of the ship using our brand-new guidebook, or if you're lucky, a guided tour from one of our fantastic volunteers before finishing off with a visit to our gift shop.

Reviewed By Navigate168807 - Alloa, United Kingdom

Wad passing it and just noticed it was a floating museum, glad I took the time out to visit it and learn of ot's part in our history, plenty to see and do for all ages, worth a visit

4. Verdant Works

West Henderson's Wynd, Dundee DD1 5BT Scotland +44 1382 309060 [email protected] http://www.verdantworks.com/
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4.5 based on 895 reviews

Verdant Works

Verdant Works | Made in Dundee | One Mill | Many Stories Verdant Works is a world-class visitor attraction which tells the story of Dundee’s industrial textile heritage in the atmospheric setting of a beautifully refurbished Mill building which dates back to 1833. The story of jute and the story of Dundee are inseparable. The industry employed 50,000 people in the city at its peak and supplied much of the world’s demand for jute goods. As you explore the self-led museum at your own pace you will: – Soak up the atmosphere of the cobbled 19th century courtyard – Enter a busy jute office of 1900 and meet some characters of the period – Find out how jute was harvested in India, how and why it came to Dundee and more about Dundee’s bustling docks – Experience the deafening sounds of the machines and see the jute process from raw fibre to woven cloth – See a typical Dundee ‘plettie’, learn about tenement life and the health of the mill workers. – Discover who ‘kettle bilers’ were and all about the reversal of traditional gender roles in Dundee – finding out about mill girls, Suffragettes and the unions. – Visit the Victorian Half-Time School and also see how the workers spent their precious leisure time. – Enjoy drop in family activities in our specially designed Red Box learning hub – Learn about pattern casting, engineering and stop to pick up tips for researching local and family history in our History Hub – Appreciate the stunning mill architecture from the two viewing platforms in the High Mill – Watch in awe as the 1801 Boulton & Watt beam engine chugs into action … and don’t forget to stop by our gift shop and café to get a well-earned cup of tea and Dundee cake!

Reviewed By 349elainea - Cupar, United Kingdom

Fantastic museum, very impressed with first visit, wonderful tour, lots to see, Hilda friendly, first class friendly staff, great cafe and shop, well worth a visit, granddaughter loved it, we will be back.

5. St Paul's Cathedral

1 High Street, Dundee DD1 1TD Scotland +44 1382 224486 http://www.saintpaulscathedral.net/
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

St Paul's Cathedral

Reviewed By george650000 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

St Paul’s was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and built in 1855 on the High St The organ was installed in 1865. It is a category A listed building and has been refurbished recently. It was built on remains of a castle that William Wallace laid siege to. The statue of Admiral Adam Duncan is outside and well worth a visit as well.

6. Howff Cemetery

22 Meadowside, Dundee DD1 1LN Scotland http://www.dundee-howff.info/
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Howff Cemetery

Reviewed By ChrisBartram - Walsall, United Kingdom

Lovely atmospheric oasis of calm right in the middle of the city. Well maintained, with benches to sit on. Interesting gravestones, great for a few photos.

7. Tay Railway Bridge

Riverside Road, Dundee Scotland
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4.5 based on 152 reviews

Tay Railway Bridge

Reviewed By Peggysue93 - Scotland, United Kingdom

Scottish engineering at its best 1.6 miles long over the Tay leaving Tayside and entering fife, lovely places to visit on both sides of the bridge, dundee on one side and wormit, tayport, newport on tay up to st andrews on the other side great views on both sides.

8. Minnie The Minx Statue

City Square, Dundee DD1 1SG Scotland
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

Minnie The Minx Statue

Reviewed By alibats61 - Dundee, United Kingdom

Minnie , aka Hermione Makepeace , is yet another beloved comic-strip character from the iconic Beano , and was originally created by Leo Baxendale. She first appeared in the comic back in December 1953 ; a permanently 13 year old red-haired female version of Dennis-the-Menace (who just happens to be her cousin.) So, as you’ve probably guessed - she’s a very naughty girl. Here , her statue hilariously appears to be aiming a catapult at the striding back of Desperate Dan , and Dan’s dog is fully aware she’s up to no good , eyeballing her whilst straining at his leash. A fabulous 3D tribute to the D.C. Thomson characters - so much a part of so many British youngster’s childhood reading.

9. Dragon Statue

High Street Dundee City Centre, Dundee DD1 1SD Scotland http://www.dundee.com/barbarawyse/work/image/dragon-sculpture.html
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Dragon Statue

Reviewed By alibats61 - Dundee, United Kingdom

Not only does Dundee have 2 ???? on the city’s heraldic flag, but also this fantastic bronze verdigris statue by Tony Morrow. It has been guarding the east end of the High Street since 1994, and is a wondrous tribute to a local legend. The story goes that there was a farmer with 9 beautiful daughters. He sent his youngest to draw water ???? ???? from a nearby well. She never came back, so he sent the next daughter to fetch her, then the next & so on, until they’d all gone off searching & none had returned. Puzzled, the farmer went off to look for them all, and at the well came upon the gory sight of the remains ???? of his daughters, and a sleeping sated ????. To avenge their deaths he raises an army of villagers to attack the beast, and a heroic lad called Martin, manages to ???? slaughter the ????. Hence the nearby village of Strathmartine is believed to be named thus after ; Strike Martin.

10. OOR Wullie Bronze Statue

Albert Square Meadowside, Dundee DD1 1DA Scotland
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

OOR Wullie Bronze Statue

Reviewed By Steve_of_N21 - London, United Kingdom

With so many current charity Oor Wullie’s dotted about Dundee at the moment I didn’t realise that there was an original bronze one until I bumped into it on a trip through Albert Square. In situ since March 2016 it is quite easy to actually walk past without realising its there as Albert Square is dominated by the impressive McManus building and the imposing Robert Burns statue, which looks like it may be the intended target of Oor Wullie’s famous pea shooter.

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