Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 21
Bon Scott Statue (9 min) Mills Observatory (32 min) A domed observatory in a forested setting with free admission to use the telescopes and planetarium. Dundee Science Centre (25 min) Modern hub with zones featuring entertaining and educational multimedia experiences and live shows. Camperdown Wildlife Centre (25 min) Zoological park with animal and bird enclosures, conservation zone, picnic area and cafe. Tay Rail Bridge (26 min) 2-mi.-long girder bridge, built in the late 1880s, carrying trains across the Firth of Tay. J M Barrie's Birthplace (9 min) Dundee Law (24 min) Landmark hill with steps to its summit, offering panoramic views over the city & the River Tay. Broughty Castle Museum (27 min) Castle dating from 1496 with Tay estuary views, housing local historical and geographical exhibits. Discovery Point and RRS Discovery (24 min) 1901 3-masted ship with Antarctic expedition artefact collections exhibited over 2 decks and galley. Monikie Country Park (24 min) A number of birdwatching hides are hidden away in this country park with an adventure center. Glamis Castle (20 min) 14th-century castle and late Queen Mother's childhood home with guided tours of lavish interiors. V&A Dundee (24 min) The McManus Art Gallery & Museum (23 min) Gothic revival building housing 19th-20th century Scottish art and local history/culture exhibits. Dundee Contemporary Arts (26 min) Arts centre hosting contemporary art shows, plus a 2-screen cinema, cafe/bar and print studio. Verdant Works (24 min) Restored mill housing interactive displays telling story of local 19th–20th century jute production. |