Dundee

Dundee

Dundee is famous for the three J’s: jute, journalism and jam. There is also a tasty fruit cake named after the city, but the countryside around Dundee is also renowned as being both beautiful and a great place to learn.

Author JM Barrie hailed from Dundee and students of English and Drama can take a trip to visit his birthplace to find out more about his work, including Peter Pan, and also the Kirriemuir Camera Obscura, which Barrie donated to his hometown. In the surrounding area at the Camperdown WIldlife Centre budding scientists can learn about animals and the environment, then experience the beauty of the Montrose Nature Reserve. They can also visit Dundee Science Centre to take part in workshops and experiments.

The city itself offers a full insight into the history of its jute production at the Verdant Works. Much of Dundee life is centred around the water it lies of the north bank of the River Bay only a few miles before it feeds into the North Sea. Those seeking to learn about the history of discovery and exploration can visit Captain Scott's famous RRS Discovery, which once ventured to the Antarctic, is available to explore at Discovery Quay.

Venues in this location

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Dunninald Castle and Gardens

A mansion located 2 miles (3 km) south southwest of Montrose, the present Dunninald Castle was built in the Gothic-revival style to the designs of architect James Gillespie Graham (1776 - 1855) for Peter Arklay in 1824.

Hospitalfield House

One of the finest country houses in Scotland

Originally founded in the mid-13th century as a leprosy and plague hospice, it was remodelled and expanded in the mid-19th century by Patrick Allan-Fraser (1813-90), who served as his own architect. The building draws on mediaeval domestic architecture, resulting in a curious arrangement of Scottish Gothic, yet functional and with spendid, well-preserved interiors.  

Edzell Castle

The beauty of Edzell was a statement of the prestige of its owners, the Lindsays.

The stylised walled garden was created around 1604. Adorned with heraldic sculptures and carved panels, the architectural framework surrounding the garden is unique in Britain. 

The garden also includes walled flower and nesting boxes and a delightful summer house.

Glamis Castle

Come and visit the finest castle in Scotland - Winner Best Attraction 2015

Glamis Castle has been the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and a royal residence, since 1372. It was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the late Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret, as well as the legendary setting for Shakespeare´s famous play Macbeth.

Inglis Memorial Hall Library Visitor Centre

In 1898, Lieutenant Colonel Robert William Inglis gifted the Inglis Memorial Hall and its library to Edzell. The former library, which is considered to be one of the best preserved examples of a Victorian public library in the United Kingdom, has recently been restored and opened as a visitor centre.

Maison Dieu Chapel

An unexpected treasure in its modern urban setting

All that remains of a mediaeval hospital and alms house, the Maison Dieu Chapel lies on Maisondieu Lane in central Brechin.

Pitmuies Gardens & Walks

Situated 8 miles from Arbroath and 7 miles from Forfar on the A932, the House of Pitmuies is a category A-listed classically-styled mansion house that dates back to the late 1500s, though the grander west-facing front is believed to date from the 1680's and was "modernised" to the 18th century standard some two hundred years later.

The Caledonian Railway

A four mile section of the Kinnaber to Brechin line, between Brechin and the Bridge of Dun forms the basis of this important fragment of Scotland's historic railways.

Restenneth Priory

Restenneth is noted for its ruined priory, with its square tower with octagonal spire forming a prominent landmark. 

Angus Archives

Angus Archives is the storehouse for 800 years of the area's written and photographic heritage. These records can be used for researching Scottish history, local history, family history, house history and social history. Also available are the records of the seven Angus Burghs of Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Montrose and Monifieth and also of Angus County Council.

Brechin Cathedral and Round Tower

The Royal Burgh of Brechin is famous for its tall 11th century round tower which is one of only two such towers surviving in Scotland. The tower originally stood alone but it now part of 

The Bell Rock Lighthouse

One of the Seven Wonders of the Industrial World

The Bell Rock Lighthouse is the oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse and is an outstanding feat of nineteenth century engineering.

Balmashanner Hill & War Memorial

The Balmashanner War Memorial was built 1920-1 to a design by architect Thomas R. Soutar to commemorate those fallen in the First World War. Known locally as Boammie, the monument offers fine views over Forfar, the Valley of Strathmore and to the Braes of Angus beyond.

Arbroath Abbey

Arbroath Abbey was originally founded for the grey-clad monks of the order of Tiron in 1178 by King William the Lion. It was St Thomas of Canterbury's apparent supernatural intervention in the capture of King William at Alnwick in 1174 that prompted him to establish the abbey after his return from imprisonment in Normandy.

Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club

The Club is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historic vehicles, researching and sharing their history and enabling everyone to develop their related interets.  The Club welcomes new members and visitors.

Visitors are welcome daily from 1 April to 
30 September, 10am to 2pm. Entry is by donaton.

St Vigeans Pictish and Mediaeval Stone Museum

A fascinating and very important collection of over 30 Pictish carved stones housed in a cottage in the charming village of St Vigeans. Access can be arranged by phoning 01241 878 756.

William Lamb Studio

The working studio of the famous Montrose sculptor includes displays of his sculptures and etchings

William Lamb was a man who gave all to his art. Worldly success and the politics of art interested him not at all. He may be revealed now as one of the few original minds in Scottish art of this century.

University of Dundee, Tayside Medical History Museum

Based at Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, the collections of the Tayside Medical History Museum are among the finest in Scotland, showcasing the extraordinary history of pioneering medical research and practice in Dundee and the surrounding region.

University of Dundee, D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum

Extraordinary collections of animals, birds, fish and reptiles from around the world, plus models, charts and other teaching equipment

The University's Zoology Museum houses many fascinating specimens from around the world. Most of them were collected by the celebrated Sir D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, the first Professor of Biology at Dundee.

University of Dundee Museum Collections

A wide range of objects of artistic, historical and scientific interest

The University has over 30,000 historic artefacts, artworks and specimens acquired during the 134 years of the institution's existence. These are cared for by Museum Services, which has been awarded Full Accreditation as a public museum service.

Exhibitions and Displays

The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum

Eight stunning galleries and a changing programme of exhibitions and events

The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum is a splendid Gothic Revival-style building housing Dundee’s main collection. McManus’ displays offer a fascinating insight into Dundee, through exhibitions of Art, History and the Environment.

There are 8 galleries within The McManus, which are laid out on two floors.

Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre

RFC/RAF and wartime artefacts, pictures, memories and memorabilia housed in the wartime RAF Montrose HQ, depicting the story of the historic aerodrome which opened in February 1913, and various aircraft on display outside. Also recently opened to the public is a wartime pillbox with working field telephone.

History

Montrose Museum

The museum holds significant Neolithic and bronze age artefacts, and from Montrose’s later history the collection includes examples of Montrose silver and Dryleys pottery.

Mills Observatory

The Mills Observatory in Dundee, is the first pu

Meffan Museum and Art Gallery

A lively art gallery and museum

The Meffan Museum and Art Gallery collects objects, photographs and archive material relating to the history of Forfar together with the work of past and contemporary artists reflecting the rich art heritage of Angus.

The collection consists of several thousand objects, paintings and drawings gifted or bequeathed to the museum.

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