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www.dundee.com Welcome to Dundee, one of ’s most dynamic cities, where you are guaranteed a warm Scottish welcome, many places to eat and drink, great attractions and, because of Dundee’s proximity to , Angus and Perthshire, some breathtaking scenery. The city benefits from a central geographic location, and has an excellent road, rail and air network with daily flights to Stansted. www.dundee.com/visit

There is so much on offer - V&A Dundee opened in 2018 – It is the first ever dedicated design in Scotland and the only other V&A Museum anywhere in the world outside London. Among a host of other things Dundee proudly celebrates its seafaring heritage. RRS Discovery, which was built in the city, is the vessel sailed by Captain Robert Falcon Scott on his first voyage to Antarctica in 1901. Whilst at City Quay you will discover one of the oldest British built wooden frigates still afloat, HMS Unicorn. Visit the award winning heritage centre, including the refurbished High Mill or The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, home to one of Scotland’s most impressive collections of fine and decorative art. Visit Dundee’s Museum of Transport and explore the city’s West End, where the Dundee Repertory offers a wide range of genres and (DCA) housing two cinemas and contemporary art exhibitions. Behind the DCA you will find Dundee Centre. Enjoy discovering Dundee city centre where the Overgate is the jewel in Dundee’s retail crown. With its unique curved glass wall it is the only single sided mall in Europe. It is home to department stores and a host of well known high street names - truly a shopper’s paradise. www.dundee.com/visit If you seek a more energetic city break you can try out cable wakeboarding @ Foxlake, play one of the many golf courses nearby, visit the ice arena and the Olympia swimming pool complex and fitness suite. Dundee also boasts two football clubs, an indoor climbing centre, outdoor activity centre with dry ski slope, sailing and kayaking as well as the Green Circular Route for walking and cycling which circumnavigates Dundee. For the less adventurous stroll around the city at your own pace or book one of the many fascinating tours on offer. www.dundee.com/activities/38/activities

2 TOURS www.dundeewomenstrail.org.uk www.dundeeheritagewalk.com www.brightdundeetours.com www.openclosedundee.co.uk www.ddtours.co.uk www.dundeerunningtours.co.uk www.henrytours.co.uk Silent Adventures Dundee Waterfront Walks 71 Brewing Tour

You’ll find one trip to Dundee is never enough, but where should you start? Here are some suggestions for an experience in Scotland’s new capital of cool! Day 1 HMS Unicorn - City Quay Check-in, relax and spend the next 48 HMS Unicorn is Scotland’s only hours discovering a city full of life and preserved warship. Launched in 1824 energy. as a 46 gun frigate, the Unicorn is now also one of the oldest British- Walk to City Square built ships afloat and the last ship On arrival at City Square you left in the world to have survived will see the impressive Caird from the golden age of sail almost Hall which is one of the finest completely as she was built. concert halls in the country. www.frigateunicorn.org www.dundee.com/activity/caird-hall High Street JOURNEY PLANNER If you fancy some retail therapy For all the latest bus route & or just want to relax and unwind, service information to help visit one of Dundee’s street cafés plan your journey use Dundee and watch the hustle and bustle City Council’s route planner. of this vibrant city go by. www.dundeetravelinfo.com/bus.asp The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum is home to one of Scotland’s most impressive collections of fine and decorative art. This historic building still oozes with Victorian splendour following its refurbishment to create a museum for the 21st century. www.mcmanus.co.uk McManus Audio Guide 3

Dundee Eats skies to another. Check the website Dundee’s unique “coast meets for opening hours as they vary countryside” location means that depending on the time of year. around 70% of Scotland’s fresh Booking may also be necessary. produce comes from within a 30- www.dundee.com/activity/caird-hall mile radius of Dundee - something we are really proud of. The city’s Day 2 centuries-old trading links and A Scottish Breakfast the thriving international student You can’t visit Dundee without population and Dundonians love sampling traditional Scottish fayre. of good food has also led to a Try some delicious locally made jams cosmopolitan choice of places and our famous Dundee Marmalade to eat. For insider tips on eating, with your tea and toast. Dundee has drinking and food generally in the a wealth of cafés, serving breakfast city, checkout the DundeeEats guide menus, to choose from. No visit www.dundee.com/dundeeEats to Dundee is complete without sampling the famous Dundee Mills Cake. Make sure you have space in The , reached your suitcase to take one home! by a picturesque stroll up www.dundee.com/dundeeEats Hill, is Britain’s only full time public observatory and houses V&A DUNDEE powerful and a Allow yourself to be wowed permanent by V&A Dundee exhibition. Visitors can enjoy The international centre for design, breathtaking views of the located in the heart of Dundee’s and planets through a very impressive revitalised Waterfront, hosts world- Victorian . The new state of class design exhibitions, celebrates the art telescope makes it possible to Scotland’s illustrious design heritage hop from one object in the dark and promotes contemporary talent. Enjoy delicious food in the restaurant with a birds eye view of RRS Discovery, or just soak up the atmosphere over a coffee – V&A is a must see for everyone who visits Dundee. www.vam.ac.uk/Dundee RRS Discovery and Discovery Point This five visitor attraction is located adjacent to V&A Dundee at the Waterfront and is home to the restored RRS Discovery. Climb aboard and discover how the officers and crew survived for two winters

4 trapped in the Antarctic ice. Enjoy also run throughout the year. the hands-on interactives and see www.dundeesciencecentre. the voyages come to life through org.uk/index.php film and artefacts. Take home a Dundee Museum of Transport souvenir from the gift shop or Opened in April 2014 at Market Mews. enjoy a bite to eat in the café. Hear about local transport pioneers www.rrsdiscovery.com and innovators as well as viewing vehicles from local and national collections including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Learn about Dundee’s tram network, railway and marine history from a team of enthusiastic guides. www.dmot.co.uk Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) Head towards DCA and stroll along the Perth Road to find a selection of the best boutiques, Verdant Works jewellers, galleries, antique Verdant Works is a tale of two cities - dealers and specialist gift shops. both of them Dundee. Experience You will also discover some of what thousands of people who the best cafes and cocktail bars worked in the mills during in the area. Everything you could 19th century Dundee endured, want for an enjoyable afternoon. whilst for the privileged few - Also sitting in the heart of Dundee’s the Jute Barons, it was a city of Perth Road is DCA, an internationally opportunity and wealth. At Verdant renowned centre for contemporary Works the rattle and roar of the arts and culture. It boasts galleries original, restored machinery will attracting a succession of cutting transport you back over 100 years edge exhibitions, two cinemas, a to an era when jute was king and superior craft and design shop, print Dundee was its realm. Entry fee studio and cafe/bar. DCA has become includes a chance to view the recently one of the UK’s most respected restored High Mill and exhibitions. and innovative arts centres. www.verdantworks.com www.dca.org.uk Pre-Theatre Dinner/Drinks Dundee Science Centre is open There are several delightful eateries 363 days a year. It has a permanent in and around Downtown Dundee and exhibition which offers fun and the West End. Gallery 48, The Gidi interactivity for all, with science Grill, Kilted Kangaroo, The Tailend, shows daily to add to the excitement West House, Oshibori and Jute café and discovery. Temporary exhibitions bar at DCA are all just a few minutes

5 walk from the Rep Theatre. The MORNING STROLL Encore bar and brasserie within the Rep is also and ideal venue for pre A trip to Dundee is not theatre food. If cocktails are what complete without a trip to you fancy then savour a delicious the top of Dundee Law. cocktail at Capone’s, Draffens, With it’s incredible history and The Blue Room, Toms or Malbar. geology. The Law’s 174 metre peak is the city’s highest point and its Dundee Rep Theatre most distinctive landmark. The Law Dundee Rep is a venue boasting the is easily accessed on foot or by car, best in the performing arts from offering a breathtaking view of the Scotland’s award winning acting city and surrounding countryside. At ensemble to stunning dance by the top of The Law is a war memorial Scottish Dance Theatre. It is firmly to the fallen in both world wars established as one of the leading which is lit on significant days. in the country, producing and www.dundee.com/activity/dundee-law showcasing an eclectic programme of high quality drama, comedy, music and The dance.The theatre is always buzzing Botanic Garden with energy. Visit the popular cafe Take a leisurely morning stroll bar before catching a fantastic show. around the University of Dundee www.dundeerep.co.uk Botanic Garden and you will be introduced to some unusual and Day 3 exotic plants and trees. Located Breakfast in 9.5 hectares of south facing, Before you check-out, enjoy gently sloping land near the banks of breakfast, made with some local the , the University of Dundee produce, browse a Scottish Botanic Garden features many species newspaper and catch up on the of indigenous British plants as well as local news or just enjoy the representative collections of ambience of your surroundings. important plants from all continents of the world. www.dundee.ac.uk/botanic

6 AFTERNOON times of , its people, Head for Broughty Ferry the environment and the wildlife Historically, Broughty Ferry was that live close by. Situated at the home to Dundee’s Jute Barons. Its mouth of the Tay, the castle has a proximity to the sea and its slightly magnificent view over the river and undulating landscape afforded most is only minutes away from Broughty houses an excellent view of the River Ferry Beach and Esplanade. Tay. Today Broughty Ferry is a seaside Castle Green play ground is also close town with some excellent shops, by with many activities on offer. restaurants, boutiques, a fantastic Free admission to Castle beach and an imposing castle. Museum - open all year. www.broughtyferry.co.uk www.leisureandculturedundee. com/broughty-castle-home Lunch Enjoy lunch at one of the many pubs, Explore the outdoors cafes or restaurants in Broughty at Broughty Ferry Ferry. There is a wide selection of Enjoy a Tay River trip and do a spot of cuisine available to tempt any taste. dolphin watching. Kayaking and taster Have a drink and bite to eat in the sailing sessions are available from: cosy Ship Inn situated in an enviable www. dundeesailingclub.org.uk waterfront location or enjoy some www.outdoorexplore.org.uk delicious tapas and hospitality www.taymara.org in Sol y Sombra. Alternatively www.pirateboatsltd.com treat yourself to a fabulous lunch Stroll along the beach or the at Hotel Broughty Ferry or try promenade at the sea front and some of the best of Scotland’s soak up the atmosphere. Broughty larder at Tayberry Restaurant. Ferry is a great place to spend Or stroll a bit further along the a peaceful afternoon. Pop in to Esplanade and be rewarded with Visocchi’s for a delicious artisan a sumptuous lunch at The Glass Italian coffee made by champion Pavilion which has a spectacular barista Marco or tempt yourself view of the River Tay. with the gorgeous array of award Museum winning luxury ice creams on offer. Broughty Castle Museum houses www.visocchis.co.uk fascinating displays on the life and

7 If there’s time... Prepare for a late afternoon or evening of live music. To round off your trip with an evening to remember, enjoy a delightful WHAT’S ON... meal in one of the excellent V&A DUNDEE - Open eateries offering delicious cuisine. on New Year’s Day Relax after dinner with some excellent live music. Whatever FARMER’S MARKET - every 3rd Saturday of the month your taste is in music you will be enchanted by the variety of pub NEW YEAR’S DAY DOOK - Jan 1st venues offering free live music. CHILDRENS FESTIVAL - April There’s always a great atmosphere. REAL ALE WEEKEND - May After that if you still have energy to dance, head for Clarks on Lindsay DJCAD DEGREE SHOW - May street for a boogie or take a few WESTFEST - June minutes walk to Club Tropicana and ALMOST BLUE MUSIC Venga for some 80’s & 90’s sounds. FESTIVAL - June/July BROUGHTY FERRY GALA WEEK - June/July DUNDEE FLOWER & FOOD FESTIVAL - September DOORS OPEN DAYS - September OKTOBERFEST - October DISCOVERY FILM FESTIVAL - October/November DUNDEE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL - November DUNDEE SCIENCE FESTIVAL - November DUNDEE JAZZ FESTIVAL - November CHRISTMAS LIGHTS NIGHT - November NEON - DUNDEE DIGITAL ARTS FESTIVAL - November SATURDAY EVENING LECTURE V&A 10 0 DUNDEE SERIES - Throughout the year world’s on the Cool greatest List 2019 SLESSOR GARDENS GIGS & places to (NATIONAL EVENTS - Throughout the year visit 2019 GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER) For more information visit What’s On: (TIME) www.dundeecity.gov.uk/events