Enjoy 24 Hours in Dundee
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Enjoy 24 Hours in Dundee www.dundee.com Welcome to Dundee, one of Scotland’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 Fife, 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 London Stansted. www.dundee.com/visit You’ll find one trip to Dundee is never enough, but where should you start? Here are some suggestions for a great 24 hour experience in Scotland’s new capital of cool! A Scottish Breakfast You can’t visit Dundee without sampling traditional Scottish fayre. Try some delicious locally made jams and our famous Dundee Marmalade with your tea and toast. Dundee has a wealth of cafés, serving breakfast menus, to choose from. No visit to Dundee is complete without sampling the famous Dundee RRS Discovery and Discovery Point Cake. Make sure you have space in This five star visitor attraction is your suitcase to take one home! located adjacent to V&A Dundee www.dundee.com/dundeeEats at the Waterfront and is home to the restored RRS Discovery. Climb V&A DUNDEE aboard and discover how the officers Allow yourself to be wowed and crew survived for two winters by V&A Dundee trapped in the Antarctic ice. Enjoy The international centre for design, the hands-on interactives and see located in the heart of Dundee’s the voyages come to life through revitalised Waterfront, hosts world- film and artefacts. Take home a class design exhibitions, celebrates souvenir from the gift shop or Scotland’s illustrious design heritage enjoy a bite to eat in the café. and promotes contemporary talent. www.rrsdiscovery.com Enjoy delicious food in the restaurant Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) with a birds eye view of RRS Discovery, Head towards DCA and stroll or just soak up the atmosphere along the Perth Road to find a over a coffee – V&A is a must see selection of the best boutiques, for everyone who visits Dundee. jewellers, galleries, antique www.vam.ac.uk/Dundee dealers and specialist gift shops. You will also discover some of the best cafes and cocktail bars 2 in the area. Everything you could undulating landscape afforded most want for an enjoyable afternoon. houses an excellent view of the River Also sitting in the heart of Dundee’s Tay. Today Broughty Ferry is a seaside Perth Road is DCA, an internationally town with some excellent shops, renowned centre for contemporary restaurants, boutiques, a fantastic arts and culture. It boasts galleries beach and an imposing castle. attracting a succession of cutting www.broughtyferry.co.uk edge exhibitions, two cinemas, a Broughty Castle Museum superior craft and design shop, print Broughty Castle Museum houses studio and cafe/bar. DCA has become fascinating displays on the life and one of the UK’s most respected times of Broughty Ferry, its people, and innovative arts centres. the environment and the wildlife www.dca.org.uk that live close by. Situated at the mouth of the Tay, the castle has a TOURS magnificent view over the river and www.dundeewomenstrail.org.uk is only minutes away from Broughty www.dundeeheritagewalk.com Ferry Beach and Esplanade. www.brightdundeetours.com Castle Green play ground is also close www.openclosedundee.co.uk www.ddtours.co.uk by with many activities on offer. www.dundeerunningtours.co.uk Free admission to Castle www.henrytours.co.uk Museum - open all year. Silent Adventures www.leisureandculturedundee. Dundee Waterfront Walks com/broughty-castle-home 71 Brewing Tour McManus Audio Guide Explore the outdoors at Dundee Law Broughty Ferry A trip to Dundee is not complete Enjoy a Tay River trip and do a spot of without a trip to the top of Dundee dolphin watching. Kayaking and taster Law. With it’s incredible history and sailing sessions are available from: geology. The Law’s 174 metre peak www.dundeesailingclub.org.uk is the city’s highest point and its www.outdoorexplore.org.uk www.taymara.org most distinctive landmark. The Law www.pirateboatsltd.com is easily accessed on foot or by car, offering a breathtaking view of the Stroll along the beach or the city and surrounding countryside. At promenade at the sea front and the top of The Law is a war memorial soak up the atmosphere. Broughty to the fallen in both world wars Ferry is a great place to spend which is lit on significant days. a peaceful afternoon. Pop in to www.dundee.com/activity/dundee-law Visocchi’s for a delicious artisan Italian coffee made by champion OR barista Marco or tempt yourself Head for Broughty Ferry with the gorgeous array of award Historically, Broughty Ferry was winning luxury ice creams on offer. home to Dundee’s Jute Barons. Its www.visocchis.co.uk proximity to the sea and its slightly 3 Dundee Eats If there’s time... Dundee’s unique “coast meets Prepare for a late afternoon or evening countryside” location means that of live music. To round off your trip around 70% of Scotland’s fresh with an evening to remember, enjoy a produce comes from within a 30- delightful meal in one of the excellent mile radius of Dundee - something eateries offering delicious cuisine. we are really proud of. The city’s centuries-old trading links and Relax after dinner with some the thriving international student excellent live music. Whatever population and Dundonians love your taste is in music you will be of good food has also led to a enchanted by the variety of pub cosmopolitan choice of places venues offering free live music. to eat. For insider tips on eating, There’s always a great atmosphere. drinking and food generally in the After that if you still have energy to city, checkout the DundeeEats guide dance, head for Clarks on Lindsay www.dundee.com/dundeeEats street for a boogie or take a few minutes walk to Club Tropicana and Dundee Rep Theatre Venga for some 80’s & 90’s sounds. Dundee Rep is a venue boasting the best in the performing arts from Scotland’s award winning acting JOURNEY PLANNER ensemble to stunning dance by For all the latest bus route & Scottish Dance Theatre. It is firmly service information to help established as one of the leading plan your journey use Dundee theatres in the country, producing and City Council’s route planner. showcasing an eclectic programme of www.dundeetravelinfo.com/bus.asp high quality drama, comedy, music and dance.The theatre is always buzzing with energy. Visit the popular cafe bar before catching a fantastic show. www.dundeerep.co.uk V&A 10 0 DUNDEE world’s on the Cool greatest List 2019 places to (NATIONAL visit 2019 GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER) For more information visit What’s On: (TIME) www.dundeecity.gov.uk/events.