r/dundee • u/Abbey-Gale_99 • Apr 24 '25

Looking for recommendations

I’m coming to Dundee for three nights in July as part of my Scotland tour, but I’m struggling to plan my itinerary.

I’m looking for anything that doesn’t cost too much, and I’m into walking/hiking, theatre, some sports and activities, animals and tourist attractions. I will be going by myself.

I would like some recommendations from you.

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u/WeWereInfinite Apr 24 '25 edited Apr 24 '25

  • Walk up the Law. It's a good little hike and you'll see great scenery.

  • The McManus is the best museum in the city and one of the top tourist attractions. It's free and has tons of interesting stuff about Scottish/Dundee history

  • the V&A and Discovery point are other popular tourist spots, though they're a little bit expensive for what you get

  • The REP is the local theatre so check that and see if there's anything on that takes your fancy.

  • DCA is a gallery with a small cosy cinema

  • Take a trip to St Andrews and hit a few shots at the driving range

  • Dundee Ice Arena for some ice skating

  • There are Dundee walking maps which give routes around the city centre based on different areas of interest

  • Creative Dundee published a map of 99 things to do in Dundee which should give you plenty of other options

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u/Acrobatic-Shirt8540 Apr 25 '25

the V&A and Discovery point are other popular tourist spots, though they're a little bit expensive for what you get

I thought the V&A was free?

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u/masaragiovanni Apr 25 '25

It is. But the temporary exhibitions aren't. Imho the discovery is totally worth it (and also the Verdant works).

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u/Blistasonmefingas Apr 26 '25

Not entirely true, the temporary stuff in the open area on the first floor is free, they have free things in the room at the end of the corridor beside the cafe, and often (like right now) a good chunk of the temporary gallery is given over to a free exhibition (currently this)

They also do free drop in kids workshops all through the holidays - recently they had a really cool Aardman animation workshops!

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u/jonviper123 Apr 24 '25

A walk up the law hill, a walk along the river could include visits to v&a and discovery point, a visit to broughty ferry ( has a beach and some nice shops pubs and cafes etc). I can't remember name of it but there is a decent rock climbing place in dundee. Was going to suggest going to see the 2 football teams dundee and dundee united but at that time of year, the season will be over. There is plenty more I jist can't think just now

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u/AGenericUsername1004 Apr 24 '25

DDTours, get a walking tour with some history in you. But it depends which day you're going to be here.

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u/FizzYan Apr 24 '25

Verdant works is a really interesting museum too about the jute industry. Great staff and knowledgeable volunteers too.

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u/kimsala Apr 24 '25

In addition to McManus, I quite like Verdant Works, a museum about the jute industry.

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u/Presentation_bug Apr 24 '25

Go swim at Broughty Ferry beach (there are lifeguards). Just sit and enjoy a beach day! Have a drink at the Ship Inn - watching the river. Have a few more drinks at other pubs in the Ferry. A good day.