Museums & Galleries
Film fans encouraged to dress up as vampires for showing of horror classic at DCA
Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) will this year feature three Halloween favourites to get audiences into the spirit of the season. Leading the charge a week today is ’80s cult classic
Award-winning Slovenian artist brings solo exhibition to Dundee
A solo art exhibition by award-winning Slovenian artist Jasmina Cibic will open to the public next week at the University of Dundee’s Cooper Gallery. Film, photography, sculpture, textiles, archival footage
Legendary city poet to be honoured with exhibition at University of Dundee
The life of an inspirational author and teacher will be celebrated in a new exhibition at the University of Dundee. Jim Stewart, who lost his battle with cancer in 2016,
Among the Polar Ice: The exciting new exhibition at the McManus
A new exhibition at the McManus will bring together works by artists who have experienced life on the ice. Entitled Among the Polar Ice, the exhibition will showcase a “small
Dundee Rep Theatre: Take in a performance at one of Scotland’s cultural hotspots
First opened in 1939, Dundee Rep Theatre is one of the most well-known and respected theatres in the UK. Home to countless creative ventures, educational programmes and award-winning productions, it’s
LEGO fans will fall in love with the amazing exhibition that’s coming to Dundee
Kids and adults will be thrilled when the Brick City exhibition arrives in Dundee. Most of us have had some sort of interaction with LEGO in our lives; whether its playing
Landmarks
Camperdown Country Park: With playparks, golf, a stately home and even bears, this park has enough to keep you busy for a week
Camperdown Country Park is among the best places to be in Dundee during the summer. The wildlife centre has more than 300 animals – from otters and meerkats to exotic
Slessor Gardens and Discovery Walk: The city’s past and future are celebrated at this waterfront green space
Slessor Gardens is quickly becoming a popular venue for pop stars such as Little Mix, Olly Murs and, soon, Rita Ora. The open green space can be used for multiple
Riverside Nature Park: Reclaimed land never looked this good
Riverside Nature Park lies next to the town tip and is built on a former landfill site. But STOP! Don’t click away — there’s really nothing rubbish about this place.
Balgay Hill: Walk in the footsteps of the Victorians at this amazing city landmark
With Victoria Park flowing into it from the south, Lochee Park from the north and Balgay Cemetery from the West, Balgay Hill is the centrepiece of one of the city’s
Baxter Park: Nature and architecture combine in this fine city park
Gifted to the city by the wealthy Baxter family in 1863, the park was laid out by one of the great innovators and achievers of the 19th Century, Sir Joseph
The Miley: A secret escape from the noise of the city
This is definitely one to file under ‘hidden gems’ — as most Dundonians probably know nothing about it either. With its entrance behind a car dealership on the edge of
Castles & Historic Buildings
St Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral: Victorian feat of architecture soars high into the Dundee skyline
Designed by the famous Victorian architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott, this beautiful building with its soaring spire can be seen all over the city, and from across the Tay. The
Mains Castle: Part of Dundee’s history for over 450 years
Believed to have been built in 1562, it was the subject of poet William McGonagall’s The Castle of Mains. The castle can be found to the north of the city
Caird Hall: Dundee’s famous venue has hosted the world’s biggest stars for over a century
Since it was built in the early 1900s, the hall has welcomed top acts including The Beatles, The Smiths, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, Kasabian, The Cure, Fleetwood
Morgan Academy: An architectural gem saved from the ashes
Ravaged by fire in 2001, Dundee City Council took the brave decision not to demolish the building’s shell. Instead they restored and upgraded it to beyond its original glory. Certainly
Mills Observatory: Dundee’s window to the universe
Located on Balgay Hill in Dundee’s West End, this observatory hosts a number of activities throughout the summer. Mills Observatory is home to a telescope that can detect 30,000 objects
Broughty Castle: 500 years of history at the mouth of the Tay
Situated at the mouth of the Tay Estuary in Broughty Ferry, this 15th-century fort has a long, captivating history. It played a role in the Rough Wooing, a war between
All See Posts
In pictures: A look back at Dundee’s concert history over the years
Radio 1’s Big Weekend is coming to Camperdown Park, from May 22 – 24 this year. The annual music festival will bring a host of huge acts into the city
Here be dragons! The story behind Dundee’s famous dragon statue
When shopping in Dundee’s City Centre, you’re sure to encounter a green, scaly beast wandering the Murraygate. Dundee’s dragon statue has been a favourite climbing spot for children for years
Film fans encouraged to dress up as vampires for showing of horror classic at DCA
Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) will this year feature three Halloween favourites to get audiences into the spirit of the season. Leading the charge a week today is ’80s cult classic
Award-winning Slovenian artist brings solo exhibition to Dundee
A solo art exhibition by award-winning Slovenian artist Jasmina Cibic will open to the public next week at the University of Dundee’s Cooper Gallery. Film, photography, sculpture, textiles, archival footage
Legendary city poet to be honoured with exhibition at University of Dundee
The life of an inspirational author and teacher will be celebrated in a new exhibition at the University of Dundee. Jim Stewart, who lost his battle with cancer in 2016,
Among the Polar Ice: The exciting new exhibition at the McManus
A new exhibition at the McManus will bring together works by artists who have experienced life on the ice. Entitled Among the Polar Ice, the exhibition will showcase a “small
A byte like no other: Dundee’s latest restaurant introduces ROBOT waiters
Dundee’s latest eatery is all set to stun visitors and locals alike with its duo of highly intelligent robot staff members. The Whitehall Street venue, named Yamm World Buffet, has
V&A Dundee architect Kengo Kuma will give special talk to celebrate the museum’s first birthday
Kengo Kuma, internationally renowned architect of the V&A masterpiece, will give a special talk to celebrate the museum’s first birthday on Sunday September 15. Kengo Kuma will return to Scotland’s
Sir Ian McKellen leads the crowds at Perthshire Pride’s first parade
Sir Ian McKellen led Perthshire Pride’s first parade as more than a thousand people came out in support of the LGBT+ community. The Lord of the Rings actor and LGBT+
A crowd of up to 350 e-bikes will be available to hire in Dundee at the end of the month
Hundreds of electric bicycles are expected to hit the streets of Dundee next month. A fleet of 350 e-bikes will be available for public hire, with charging stations springing up
Newly refurbished Innis & Gunn is hosting a delicious craft beer festival this sunday
Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn is hosting a delicious craft beer festival this Sunday (August 4 2019). The beer bonanza, which will be held at Tay Square between 12pm-7pm,
SPONSORED: Celebration in the Park 2019 – the annual gala day is back and better than ever this August
Celebration in the Park is a popular family community event which takes place every year at the historical Baxter Park. Organised by Stobswell Forum’s events group, the day is supported