Things To Do in Dundee
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Dundee Attractions
For a panoramic view of Dundee, the Tay Bridge across to Fife, and the mountains to the north, go to Dundee Law, a 174m (571-ft.) hill, 1.6km (1 mile) north of the city. The hill is an ancient volcanic plug.
- Landmark
Broughty Castle
This 15th-century estuary fort is 6.5km (4 miles) east of the city center at Broughty Ferry, a fishing village that was the terminus for ferries crossing the Firth of Tay until the bridges were built. Besieged by the English in the 16th century and attacked by Cromwell's army under… - Tour
HMS <i>Unicorn</i>
This 46-gun ship of war, commissioned in 1824 by the Royal Navy, is now the oldest British-built ship afloat. It has been restored and visitors can explore all four decks: the quarterdeck, with its 32-lb. carronades; the gun deck, with its battery of 18-lb. cannons and captain's… - Cooking Class
Verdant Works
This refurbished ex-mill, known as the Jute House, is dedicated to the history of an industry that sustained Dundee throughout most of the 19th and 20th centuries. The first floor shows how raw jute from Bangladesh was processed, and includes a display on a weaver's loom. On the…
Dundee Nightlife
The Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square (tel. 01382/223-530; www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk), is likely to stage anything from Peter Pan to an opera, from plays to Scottish ballet or even flamenco. You can purchase tickets Monday to Saturday 10am to 7:30pm (only to 6pm on performance days). Tickets generally cost £5 to £14. The theater provides audio descriptions for those with visual impairments, and for those with hearing impairments, sign language is available. On-site is the Het Theatercafe.
