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Dundee, Scotland · population 148,280 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Days out & attractions in Dundee

Days out around Dundee – castles, lakes, viewpoints, hills and more, including 4 in Dundee itself. Each comes with a description, photo, address and map where available.

🏰 Castles & stately homes1🏞️ Lakes & lochs6🌄 Viewpoints1⛰️ Hills & peaks3🌿 Nature reserves1🏛️ Museums10🌳 Parks & gardens23🏊 Lidos & swimming pools3🗿 Monuments & memorials32🖼️ Galleries2🏖️ Beaches & bathing spots1📸 Landmarks & sights5🛝 Playgrounds2

Days out

🏰 Castles & stately homes

🏰 Castle

Dudhope Castle

Dudhope · 0.6 miles

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Days out

🏞️ Lakes & lochs

🏞️ Lake

SUDS pond (Sustainable Urban Drainage System)

Central Waterfront · 0.6 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Victoria Dock

City Quay · 0.6 miles

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🏞️ Lake

East Graving Dock

City Quay · 0.6 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Camperdown Dock

City Quay · 0.6 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Swannie Ponds

Maryfield · 1.2 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Swannie Ponds

Maryfield · 1.2 miles

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Days out

🌄 Viewpoints

🌄 Viewpoint

Tay View

Balgay · 1.9 miles

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Days out

⛰️ Hills & peaks

⛰️ Peak

Dundee Law

Lawside · 0.6 miles · 174 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Goat Hill

Ancrum · 1.2 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Balgay Hill

Balgay · 1.2 miles · 146 m above sea level

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Days out

🌿 Nature reserves

🌿 Nature reserve

The Miley Urban Wildlife Reserve

Beechwood · 1.2 miles

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Days out

🏛️ Museums

🏛️ Museum

Dundee Museum of Transport

Stobswell · 1.2 miles

Please check the website for opening times.

Market Street Unit 10, Dundee DD1 3LA

+44 1382 455196

10:00-16:30

♿ Wheelchair accessibleAdmission charge
MapWebsite
🏛️ Museum

The McManus Collection's Unit

Dundee · 0.1 miles

Barrack Street, Dundee DD1 1PG

Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:30-16:30

MapWebsite
🏛️ Museum

D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum

University of Dundee Campus · 0.1 miles

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🏛️ Museum

The McManus

City Centre · 0.1 miles

Meadowside, Dundee DD1 1DA

+44 1382 307200

Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:30-16:30

♿ Wheelchair accessibleFree entry
MapWebsite
🏛️ Museum

Verdant Works

Dundee · 0.1 miles

Mo-Su 10:00-17:00

Admission charge
MapWebsite
🏛️ Museum

Dundee Science Centre

Seabraes · 0.6 miles

Greenmarket, Dundee DD1 4QB

Mo-Tu,Th-Fr off; We 11:00-13:30; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00

♿ Wheelchair accessibleAdmission charge
MapWebsite
🏛️ Museum

Discovery Point

Waterfront · 0.6 miles

Discovery Quay, Dundee DD1 4XA

+44 1382309060

Apr 01-Oct 31 Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Apr 01-Oct 31 Su 11:00-18:00; Nov 01-Mar 31 Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Nov 01-Mar 31 Su 11:00-17:00

Admission charge
MapWebsite
🏛️ Museum

Discovery Point

Waterfront · 0.6 miles

Discovery Quay, Dundee DD1 4XA

+44 1382309060

Apr 01-Oct 31 Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Apr 01-Oct 31 Su 11:00-18:00; Nov 01-Mar 31 Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Nov 01-Mar 31 Su 11:00-17:00

Admission charge
MapWebsite
🏛️ Museum

V&A Dundee

Waterfront · 0.6 miles

Riverside Esplanade 1, Dundee DD1 4EZ

+44 1382 411611

Mo-Su 10:00-17:00

♿ Wheelchair accessibleFree entry
MapWebsite
🏛️ Museum

HMS Unicorn

City Quay · 0.6 miles

Victoria Dock, Dundee DD1 3BP

Tu-Su 10:00-16:00; Dec 23-Jan 3 off

Admission charge
MapWebsite

Days out

🌳 Parks & gardens

🌳 Park

Campus Green

University of Dundee Campus · 0.1 miles

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🌳 Park

Seabrae Park

Seabraes · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Dudhope Park

Dudhope · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Slessor Gardens

Central Waterfront · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Wellgate Park

City Centre · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Dundee Waterfront Gardens

Waterfront · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Millers Wynd Park

University of Dundee Campus · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Forebank Pocket Park

Hilltown · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Hilltown Park

Hilltown · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Dundee Law

Lawside · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

DPM Park

Coldside · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Magdalen Green

Riverside · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Riverside Park

Riverside · 1.2 miles

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🌳 Park

Victoria Park

Logie · 1.2 miles

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🌳 Park

Baxter Park

Stobswell · 1.2 miles

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🌳 Park

Balgay Park

Balgay · 1.2 miles

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🌳 Park

Fairmuir Park

Fairmuir · 1.2 miles

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🌳 Park

Lochee Park

Ancrum · 1.2 miles

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🌳 Park

Stobsmuir Park

Maryfield · 1.2 miles

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🌳 Park

Caird Park

Mill o' Mains · 1.9 miles

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🌳 Park

Kirkton Terrace Park

Kirkton · 1.9 miles

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🌳 Park

Mid Craigie Park

Mid Craigie · 1.9 miles

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🌳 Park

Coronation Gardens

Woodhaven · 1.9 miles

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Days out

🏊 Lidos & swimming pools

🏊 Swimming pool

Pool@ISE

University of Dundee Campus · 0.6 miles

Located inside of DUSA building, accessed via door next to the shop. Pool configuration changes depending on time.

Mo-Fr 07:00-21:30; Sa-Su 08:30-17:30

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🏊 Swimming pool

Wakeboarding track

City Quay · 0.6 miles

West Victoria Dock Road, Dundee DD1 3JP

MapWebsite
🏊 Swimming pool

Lochee Swimming & Leisure Centre

Ancrum · 1.2 miles

Map

Days out

🗿 Monuments & memorials

🗿 Monument

Seaplane Mercury Commemoration

Waterfront · 0.6 miles

Commemoration of the 1938 flight of Captain Bennett from the Tay Estuary to South West Africa, a record flight of 6,045 miles.

Riverside Esplanade, Dundee

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🗿 Monument

Tay Road Bridge Monument

Waterfront · 0.6 miles

A concrete column made from the moulds of the bridge's columns

Black Watch Parade, Dundee

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🗿 Monument

Tay Bridge Sculpture

Riverside · 1.2 miles

Granite sculpture referencing the precariousness of bridges.

Riverside Drive, Dundee

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🗿 Monument

War Memorial

Dundee · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

Mercat Cross

Dundee · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

War Memorial

City Centre · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

Dundee Spanish Civil War Memorial

City Centre · 0.1 miles

MapWebsite
🗿 Monument

Dundee Peace Memorial tablet

City Centre · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

George Kinloch Monument

City Centre · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

Queen Victoria Statue

City Centre · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

James Carmichael Statue

City Centre · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

WW2 Polish Gratitude Memorial

City Centre · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

The Battle of Loos Memorial

City Centre · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

Mary Brooksbank Clock

City Centre · 0.1 miles

High Street, Dundee DD1 1SD

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🗿 Monument

Admiral Adam Duncan Statue

City Centre · 0.6 miles

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🗿 Monument

Workers Memorial Tree

Waterfront · 0.6 miles

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🗿 Monument

War Memorial

Blackness · 0.6 miles

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🗿 Monument

Alexandra Fountain

Waterfront · 0.6 miles

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🗿 Monument

War Memorial

Lawside · 0.6 miles

Kinghorne Road, Dundee DD3 6LD

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🗿 Monument

Tay Bridge Memorial

Riverside · 0.6 miles

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🗿 Monument

St Patrick's War Memorial Hall

Stobswell · 0.6 miles

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🗿 Monument

Jim McLean Statue

Clepington · 1.2 miles

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🗿 Monument

Rose Window

Balgay · 1.2 miles

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🗿 Monument

CWGC Cross of Sacrifice

Balgay · 1.9 miles

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🗿 Monument

War Memorial

Mill o' Mains · 1.9 miles

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🗿 Monument

CWGC Cross of Sacrifice

Craigiebank · 1.9 miles

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🗿 Monument

War Memorial Wall

Newport-on-Tay · 1.9 miles

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🗿 Monument

Newport War Memorial

Newport-on-Tay · 1.9 miles

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🗿 Monument

Tay Road Bridge Memorial

Newport-on-Tay · 1.9 miles

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🗿 Monument

Tay Road Bridge Memorial

Newport-on-Tay · 1.9 miles

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🗿 Monument

Blyth Hall

Newport-on-Tay · 1.9 miles

Mo,Fr 10:00-17:00; Tu 10:00-14:00; Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-13:00

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🗿 Monument

Mars Training Ship Memorial Cross

Woodhaven · 1.9 miles

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Days out

🏖️ Beaches & bathing spots

🏖️ Beach

Woodhaven Beach

Woodhaven · 1.9 miles

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Days out

📸 Landmarks & sights

📸 Landmark

RRS Discovery

Waterfront · 0.6 miles

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📸 Landmark

North Carr

City Quay · 0.6 miles

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📸 Landmark

Mills Observatory

Balgay · 1.2 miles

Glamis Road, Dundee DD2 2UB

+44 1382 435967

MapWebsite
📸 Landmark

The University of Dundee Botanic Garden

Ninewells · 1.9 miles

Mo-Su 11:00-15:30

MapWebsite
📸 Landmark

Mains Castle

Mill o' Mains · 1.9 miles

Mains Loan, Dundee DD4 9BX

MapWebsite

Days out

🛝 Playgrounds

🛝 Playground

Cleppy Road Park

Fairmuir · 1.2 miles

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🛝 Playground

Gowrie Hill playpark

Newport-on-Tay · 1.9 miles

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Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances are as the crow flies from Dundee.

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