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Verdant Works: Scotland's Jute Museum

Scotland's Jute Museum@Verdant 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 the museum 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.

Broughty Ferry

Situated just four miles to the east of Dundee city centre lies the seaside suburb of Broughty Ferry.  Known as "the jewel in Dundee's crown", its fine seafront esplanade and sweeping sands provide the perfect place for a relaxing stroll or a picnic. Broughty Ferry offers its...
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Riverside Days Out

Dundee has an enviable south-facing location where the River Tay meets the North Sea, offering over 8 km of waterfront and coastline to explore and enjoy.  But a quick visit to Dundee doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the fantastic riverside cycle path and sailing...
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