Things to do in Dundee, Scotland: The Best Nature & Parks

Our 1-acre garden is filled with sensory plants, herbs, vegetables, flowers and trees, and includes wheelchair accessible paths, wildlife habitat, bee hives, polytunnel, children’s play area and beautiful garden room – all in the beautiful surroundings of the woodland to the south of the hospital. We also offer workshops and volunteering for all ages throughout the year.

Monikie Country Park, with its reservoirs, woodland and parkland is an ideal location for a visit to the countryside. The scenic surroundings offer many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at any time of the year. The park is open throughout the year with the ranger centre open during most daylight hours. We offer hire and instruction in windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking between May and September. As well as all craft and equipment, changing facilities with hot showers are provided. You can also store or launch your own craft. We also offer high ropes, teambuilding, raft building, mountain biking, conservation projects and guided walks. The Rangers can tailor any activity to suit your needs, whether it is for a fun birthday party or to meet your outdoor learning outcomes through the Curriculum For Excellence.

The University of Dundee Botanic Garden and enjoy its wide range of plants, with fine collections of conifers and broad-leaved trees and shrubs, tropical and temperate glasshouses, water garden and herb garden. Located in 9.5 hectares of south facing, gently sloping land near the banks of the River Tay, the Garden features many species of indigenous British plants as well as representative collections of important plants from all the continents of the world. The Garden is committed to Education for people of all ages, with more than 80,000 visitors crossing its threshold every year. The Garden cafe and gift shop with plant nursery, will remain closed until August 2020.