Arts & design
 | Caird HallThe Caird Hall is a concert and conference venue situated in the heart of Dundee, overlooking the pedestrianised City Square. It hosts opera, ballet, comedy and rock and pop gigs and event, as well as university graduation ceremonies.
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 | Desperate Dan Statue and ‘Dawg'Desperate Dan, hero of DC Thomson's ‘The Dandy' comics, is immortalised in Dundee, his place of ‘birth'. The grizzly-faced strong man is cast in an 8-ft tall bronze statue in the city centre alongside his ‘Dawg'. |
 | Dundee Dragon StatueDiscover the story of the Dundee Dragon, commemorated by sculptor Prentice Oliphant who created a statue in the city centre. |
 | Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA)Dundee Contemporary Arts is a world class centre for the development and exhibition of contemporary art and culture. Large galleries showcase the very best of international contemporary visual art, whilst two cinemas screen new releases, classic movies, independent filmmakers, opera and world cinema. The open-access Print Studio produces limited-edition prints and publications, as well as offering a wide range of workshops to the public. DCA is also home to extensive education facilities, an innovative design shop and a lively café bar and restaurant.
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 | Dundee Rep TheatreDundee Rep Theatre is a world class performing arts organisation made up of Dundee Rep Ensemble, Scottish Dance Theatre, Creative Learning and visiting productions. With a year round programme of the best drama, dance, comedy and music award-winning Dundee Rep Theatre is at the centre of Dundee's cultural quarter. Dundee Rep Theatre award-winning cafe bar and restaurant is a popular place to relax and enjoy freshly cooked food served by friendly staff in a welcoming environment. The Restaurant is proud to have won Dundee City Centre Retail Awards, Eating Place of the Year for the third year running.
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 | Maggie's CentreDesigned by Frank Gehry, Maggie's Dundee is a cancer care centre located at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. It was Gehry's first building in the UK and has been awarded a ‘Building of the Year' title by the Royal Fine Art Commission for Scotland. Visitors can view the exterior of the building. |
 | McManus: Dundee's Gallery & MuseumHoused in a splendid Gothic Revival-style building and displaying Dundee's main collection, the museum is managed and operated by Dundee City Council. Voted Dundee's best loved building in 2000, The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum has been at the heart of art and culture in the city since its opening in 1867 The building has undergone an exciting and extensive refurbishment programme and recently re-opened to the public. The project has brought the 143 year-old facility into the 21st century and provides a greatly improved visitor experience and a 'must see' attraction in the heart of the City and Tayside. http://www.themcmanus-dundee.gov.uk/
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 | Public artPublic art has part of Dundee's urban environment since 1982 and over 120 artworks are now in situ throughout the city. Dundee City Council and Dundee Partnership actively support the development of new works by encouraging the private sector to get involved with public art projects and promoting ‘art in architecture' schemes, artworks for public spaces, the involvement of quality crafts in buildings and public participation in community art projects. |
 | Whitehall TheatreThe Whitehall Theatre was originally constructed in 1928 as the ‘Alhambra' which acted as a small scale cinema and theatre for amateur productions. Whitehall, located on Bellfield Street, now offers family musical and theatrical entertainment. |
