Historical places
 | Balgay BridgeBalgay Bridge spans 80 feet across a natural gorge in Balgay Park, a public space in west central Dundee. The decorative iron crossing was constructed in 1872. |
 | Broughty CastleBroughty Castle sits imposingly at the mouth of the River Tay. Built in 1496 on a rocky promontory, it has faced many sieges and battles. Today, the castle houses displays of the life and time of Broughty Ferry, its people, the environment and local wildlife. The castle has magnificent views over the river and is only minutes away from Broughty Ferry Beach and Esplanade.
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 | Broughty Castle MuseumBuilt in 1496, Broughty Castle has survived countless sieges and battles. Today it houses fascinating displays on the life and times of Broughty Ferry, its people, the environment and the wildlife that live close by. The Orchar Gallery located within the Castle, features a selection of around 30 paintings from the amazing Orchar Collection - one of the most important collections of Scottish Victorian art in the country, once owned by James Guthrie Orchar, (1825-1898), a prominent Dundee businessman and a former Lord Provost of Broughty Ferry. Minutes from the Broughty Ferry beach and esplanade, the museum has magnificent views over the River Tay.
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 | Claypotts CastleClaypotts Castle was built by John Strachan between 1569 and 1588, and later owned by ‘Bonnie Dundee', John Graham of Claverhouse. Standing at the northeastern edge of Dundee, the Castle was inhabited into the 19th Century. The castle's architecture is still intact and has hardly been altered over the years. www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/ investigating_claypotts_castle.pdf |
 | Cox's StackCox's Stack is an 85m (282 ft) high chimney in the Lochee area of the city and one of the remaining relics of Dundee's once buoyant jute industry. It was constructed in 1866 and formed part of the Cox Brothers' Camperdown Works, one of the largest jute factories of its time. Modelled on an Italian campanile, the Stack was designed by local architect James MacLaren. |
 | Dudhope CastleThis extended late-medieval tower house is located on the southern face of The Law and was built in the late 13th century by the Scrymageour family. The castle was redeveloped between 1985 and 1988, and is now in use as offices and a conference centre as well as housing the University of Abertay's Dundee Business School. |
 | HM Frigate UNICORNHis Majesty's Frigate UNICORN was a fast and powerful war ship launched in 1824, and is now docked at Dundee's Victoria Dock. Built in Chatham dockyard for the Royal Navy UNICORN is a unique survivor of the period which bridged the gap between traditional wooden sailing ships and the iron steam ship.
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 | The HowffThe Howff is the name given to the historic graveyard that lies on the south of Meadowside in Dundee. It occupies the garden of the former Greyfriars monastery, which was founded by Devorgilla Balliol in the 13th Century. The monastery was destroyed in 1548 and Mary Queen of Scots gifted the land to Dundee. |
 | The Magdalen Green Band StandThe bandstand was built in 1890 and is an iconic Dundee image, immortalised by the paintings of James McIntosh Patrick (1907-1998). You can just catch the Tay Rail Bridge to the left of the bandstand and the distant Fife skyline. The ornate bandstand plays host to Sunday performances by brass bands during the summer months. |
 | Mains CastleMains Castle is a medieval castle thought to have been built around 1562 by Sir David Graham. Restored in the early 80s, it's now a popular wedding location. |
 | Mercat Cross and Old SteepleA mercat cross is an old market cross found in Scottish towns and cities where merchants would gather. They became focal points for local gatherings. Dundee's Mercat Cross dates back to 1586, is carved from stone and features a resin-bronze unicorn sculpted by Scott Sutherland in the 1960s. |
 | 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 has been at the heart of art and culture in the city since its opening in 1867. The galleries display artworks and objects drawn from the museum's collection of Art, Archaeology, History, Natural Sciences and World Cultures and provide a fascinating insight into Dundee's people, culture and environment. The museum has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment programme, re-opening to the public in 2010 with new displays, a specially designed learning suite, cafe and gift shop. |
 | Mills ObservatoryMills Observatory was gifted to the people of Dundee in 1935 through a bequest from John Mills, who was a linen and twine manufacturer and a keen amateur scientist. It was purpose built to encourage the public to have a greater understanding of science. Mills Observatory is the UK's only full-time public Observatory, and houses an impressive Victorian retracting telescope, a small planetarium and displays on the solar system, providing visitors with the chance to learn about constellations, planets and other jewels of the night sky. Today the Observatory can also be used as a wedding venue.
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 | Discovery Point & RRS DiscoveryHome of RRS Discovery, the ship build in Dundee specifically for scientific research in Antarctica. Audiovisual shows, computer-based interactive and displays on the actual artefacts of the crew transport you to Antarctica - probably about as close as you'd ever want to come to one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. Follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott and his crew on one of the most heroic voyages every undertaken. Tel: 01382 309060 www.rrsdiscovery.com e: admin@dundeeheritage.co.uk
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 | Tay Rail and Road BridgesThe Tay Estuary is straddled by two significant examples of structural engineering - the Tay Rail and Ray Road bridges. The Tay Rail Bridge was completed in 1887 and sweeps across the estuary carrying rail traffic between Dundee and neighbouring Fife. It replaced the original crossing which collapsed in 1879, killing 75 people. Stumps from the original bridge can still be seen rising above the river's surface and the old girders were used in the construction of the new structure. |
 | The LawAn extinct volcano formed around 400 million years ago, The Law's 572-foot peak is the city's most distinctive landmark and an enduring attraction for visitors and locals. At a height of over 500 feet above sea level, The Law provides a popular, easily accessed vantage point placed high above the centre of Dundee. You can reach the peak easily on foot or by bus or car. |
 | Verdant WorksVerdant Works is a tale of two cities both of them Dundee. For thousands in the 19th century it was a city of long working hours, poor pay and ill-health. For the privileged few it was a city of opportununity and wealth. At Verdant Works the rattle and roar of the original restored machinery, the juteopolis film show and computer displays transport you back over 100 years to an era when jute was king and dundee was it realm. Tel: 01382 309060 e: admin@dundeeheritage.co.uk
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