Sheena's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Historic building built in 1490. Has local history regarding the long ended whaling industry and local fishermen and their Antarctic missions. Museum open March through till October, giving panoramic views of Broughty Harbour and the sand.
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Музей замка Броти
Castle ApproachHistoric building built in 1490. Has local history regarding the long ended whaling industry and local fishermen and their Antarctic missions. Museum open March through till October, giving panoramic views of Broughty Harbour and the sand.
Beautiful blue flag beach, with dolphins visiting in the summer months. Endless sand and area for swimming, with lifeguards in attendance. Beautiful vistas and walks to awaken the senses.
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Broughty Ferry Beach
The EsplanadeBeautiful blue flag beach, with dolphins visiting in the summer months. Endless sand and area for swimming, with lifeguards in attendance. Beautiful vistas and walks to awaken the senses.
Over from the sandy beach is the wonderful rock Gardens. Many unusual fauna and plants with plenty seating and secluded sheltered areas to admire the view.
Barnhill Rock Garden
The EsplanadeOver from the sandy beach is the wonderful rock Gardens. Many unusual fauna and plants with plenty seating and secluded sheltered areas to admire the view.
Built in 1569 this great castle is now in a suburban area. Open when there are "doors open" days, but still possible to take photos and get up close. Of course when built in 1569 it wasn't suburban!
Claypotts Castle
64 Claypotts RdBuilt in 1569 this great castle is now in a suburban area. Open when there are "doors open" days, but still possible to take photos and get up close. Of course when built in 1569 it wasn't suburban!
The DCA established in 1999, has a wonderful cafe and bar with great atmosphere, art exhibitions, cinema shop and art studios. Very relaxed vibe.
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Современное искусство Данди
152 NethergateThe DCA established in 1999, has a wonderful cafe and bar with great atmosphere, art exhibitions, cinema shop and art studios. Very relaxed vibe.
Opened in 1855 this church has stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.
St Paul's Cathedral
High StreetOpened in 1855 this church has stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.
War memorial erected at the top in 1925 to commemorate those who lost their lives in the first World War. Drive or walk to the top for the most wonderful panoramic 360 degrees views of the city! War memorial at summit. Extinct volcano
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Данди Ло
Law RoadWar memorial erected at the top in 1925 to commemorate those who lost their lives in the first World War. Drive or walk to the top for the most wonderful panoramic 360 degrees views of the city! War memorial at summit. Extinct volcano
Completed in 1923 this concert hall/theatre houses an impressive organ and hosts all kinds of shows. Comedy to singing, dancing, tributes and everything in between.
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The Caird Hall Dundee
Completed in 1923 this concert hall/theatre houses an impressive organ and hosts all kinds of shows. Comedy to singing, dancing, tributes and everything in between.
St Andrews world famous Old Course. Only 17 miles away over the Tay Road Bridge and follow the signs.
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Старый курс
West Sands RoadSt Andrews world famous Old Course. Only 17 miles away over the Tay Road Bridge and follow the signs.
Food Scene
Great food great views and fabulous atmosphere.
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The Ship Inn and Waterfront Restaurant
121 Fisher StreetGreat food great views and fabulous atmosphere.
Italian restaurant an institution! Ice cream a speciality, pizza, seafood, wine and soft drinks.
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Visocchi's Cafe
40 Gray StItalian restaurant an institution! Ice cream a speciality, pizza, seafood, wine and soft drinks.
Greatly stocked bar. Cosy and popular with great pub grub. Cosy fire in winter.
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The Royal Arch
285 Brook StGreatly stocked bar. Cosy and popular with great pub grub. Cosy fire in winter.
Bombay Joe's Restaurant
44 Gray StModern decor and delicious food
Bargain food and drink! Weatherspoon chain of pubs. Slap bang in the centre of Broughty Ferry lovely fish and chips and cocktails.
Jolly's Hotel
43A Gray StBargain food and drink! Weatherspoon chain of pubs. Slap bang in the centre of Broughty Ferry lovely fish and chips and cocktails.
Most popular pub. Very busy at weekends as open till 2am. Deejay, dance floor and party atmosphere. Quiz nights on Mondays and karaoke on other nights. Fab pub grub.
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The Fort
58 Fort StMost popular pub. Very busy at weekends as open till 2am. Deejay, dance floor and party atmosphere. Quiz nights on Mondays and karaoke on other nights. Fab pub grub.
Lovely food cosy fire.. See the window where the local Fisher women came to fill up their husband's beer jugs (but were not allowed in) all changed now.
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Fisherman's Tavern
10 Fort StLovely food cosy fire.. See the window where the local Fisher women came to fill up their husband's beer jugs (but were not allowed in) all changed now.
Based right on the Esplanade with lovely views from upper level. Parking right at door. High end, Michelin star and pricey.
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Tayberry Restaurant
11 Brook StBased right on the Esplanade with lovely views from upper level. Parking right at door. High end, Michelin star and pricey.
Bruach Bar
326 Brook StLovely wine/cocktail bar with dining too.
The Gulistan House
Queen StreetVery popular, oldest restaurant for Indian food in Broughty Ferry
Wonderful food nothing is too much trouble. Booking recommended and you will not be disappointed. Holds salsa nights and live music.
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Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar
27 Gray StWonderful food nothing is too much trouble. Booking recommended and you will not be disappointed. Holds salsa nights and live music.
The Bell Tree
115-117 Lawers DrGreat food in lovely surroundings. Bookings not required.
Delicious cakes, soup, sandwiches and great view from old Victorian Manor. Daytime opening hours only.
Jessie's Kitchen
3 Albert RdDelicious cakes, soup, sandwiches and great view from old Victorian Manor. Daytime opening hours only.
The Wine Press
16 Shore TerraceQuaff your thirst with wine and nibbles
Rancho Pancho
16 Commercial StLong established Mexican restaurant in Dundee City centre
Things to do
Built in 1867, this is is a great museum with great paintings, ceramics and plenty local artefacts. There is a great cafe, workshops and a lift to all floors. This is slapbang in the town centre. Easily spend an afternoon or morning on here taking in all the exhibits.
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The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum
MeadowsideBuilt in 1867, this is is a great museum with great paintings, ceramics and plenty local artefacts. There is a great cafe, workshops and a lift to all floors. This is slapbang in the town centre. Easily spend an afternoon or morning on here taking in all the exhibits.
Great food, location and ceilidhs on Friday and Saturday evening with live music. Not meant to be taken seriously! Great laugh, all age groups.
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Forgan's Broughty Ferry
234 Brook StGreat food, location and ceilidhs on Friday and Saturday evening with live music. Not meant to be taken seriously! Great laugh, all age groups.
Lovely oasis with extensive gardens. Cafe selling soup, sandwiches and coffee. Gift shop.
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University of Dundee Botanic Garden
Riverside DriveLovely oasis with extensive gardens. Cafe selling soup, sandwiches and coffee. Gift shop.
Built in 1372 and where Shakespeare's Macbeth was set. Has outdoor extravaganzas, craft fairs, motor shows and castle is open Easter till October. Amazing interior and many priceless pieces of art and furniture. Around 12 miles North from Broughty Ferry.
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Станция Глэмис-Касл
Built in 1372 and where Shakespeare's Macbeth was set. Has outdoor extravaganzas, craft fairs, motor shows and castle is open Easter till October. Amazing interior and many priceless pieces of art and furniture. Around 12 miles North from Broughty Ferry.
Working jute mill showing how our ancestors lived and worked.
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Verdant Works
West Henderson's WyndWorking jute mill showing how our ancestors lived and worked.
Lively pub with food and karaoke open till 1am at weekends
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The Royal Arch
285 Brook StLively pub with food and karaoke open till 1am at weekends
Dundee Ice Arena
7 Dayton DrDaily skating, also hosts hockey teams.
Great city centre pub with weekly live music and dancing
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Clarks on Lindsay Street
80 N Lindsay StGreat city centre pub with weekly live music and dancing
Number 57
57-58 W Victoria Dock RdLive music every weekend
Bird & Bear
2 Whitehall CresGreat food, gorgeous interior
Draffens
Couttie's WyndLittle secret bar!
Lovely area unspoilt. Popular with dog walkers hikers etc.. Other side of the river Tay go over tay Road Bridge and follow signs
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Tentsmuir Forest
Lovely area unspoilt. Popular with dog walkers hikers etc.. Other side of the river Tay go over tay Road Bridge and follow signs
Tannadice Park
Tannadice StreetHome of Dundee United and across the road from rivals Dundee FC
Dens Park
Home of Dundee FC and across the road from rivals Dundee United
Discover all about Captain Scott's voyages, then step on the Ship and see for yourself, the cabins and mahogany desk.
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RRS Discovery
Riverside DriveDiscover all about Captain Scott's voyages, then step on the Ship and see for yourself, the cabins and mahogany desk.
Scotland's only design museum, opened in 2018. Spectacular position on Dundee's waterfront and houses exhibitions which rotate all the time. Generally free admission some exhibitions chargeable. Cafe and restaurant, lifts to all floors.
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V&A Данди
1 Riverside EsplanadeScotland's only design museum, opened in 2018. Spectacular position on Dundee's waterfront and houses exhibitions which rotate all the time. Generally free admission some exhibitions chargeable. Cafe and restaurant, lifts to all floors.
As far as zoos go this is very enjoyable. Monkeys, meerkats, wolves and bears and more are all represented here. Children's play area outwith the zoo, and lovely situation in country park. Can drive right to the entrance, ample parking.
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Центр дикой природы Кампердауна
Coupar Angus RoadAs far as zoos go this is very enjoyable. Monkeys, meerkats, wolves and bears and more are all represented here. Children's play area outwith the zoo, and lovely situation in country park. Can drive right to the entrance, ample parking.
Beautiful cherry blossom trees and lovely paths to walk along. Children's play area. Popular with dog walkers as big open spaces and mostly fenced. Public tennis courts.
Dawson Park
77 Strathern RdBeautiful cherry blossom trees and lovely paths to walk along. Children's play area. Popular with dog walkers as big open spaces and mostly fenced. Public tennis courts.
Lovely park with large pavilion which is a very popular wedding venue. Hosts various open days in the summer.
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Бакстер Парк
Arbroath RoadLovely park with large pavilion which is a very popular wedding venue. Hosts various open days in the summer.
Lots of thrills to be found here. Watersport in the middle of the city. Popular in the summer months especially.
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Foxlake Dundee
West Victoria Dock RoadLots of thrills to be found here. Watersport in the middle of the city. Popular in the summer months especially.
Go and look at the night sky through a fascinating telescope, see the moon's craters!
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Mills Observatory
Glamis RoadGo and look at the night sky through a fascinating telescope, see the moon's craters!
Go and see the dolphins! (With any luck.) Boats leave from Broughty Ferry Castle at the harbour.
Pirate Boats
Castle ApproachGo and see the dolphins! (With any luck.) Boats leave from Broughty Ferry Castle at the harbour.
Neighbourhoods
Lovely coastal area of Dundee with many pubs, eateries, beach, harbour, castles, independent shops, boat trips and lovely walks. Many jute barons built their mansions here and most of those can still be seen.
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Broughty Ferry
Lovely coastal area of Dundee with many pubs, eateries, beach, harbour, castles, independent shops, boat trips and lovely walks. Many jute barons built their mansions here and most of those can still be seen.
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Обычаи и культура
Museums are free entry
The beach and waterfront are popular with walkers, those looking for an eatery/pub with a view, and there are many independent shops.