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Dundee
Dundee is a dynamic and compact city that’s becoming a modern wonder. Dundee holidays offer science, historic ships and museums for the whole family. There's also plenty of culture with theatres, arts centres, coffee shops and cool bars, as well as walking routes and striking architecture.
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Things to do in Dundee
What will you see and do in the city and beyond at Dundee’s top attractions?
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11 free attractions in Dundee
Discover amazing free attractions and things to do in Dundee.
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Arts & Culture
Discover the city's arts & culture scene with a range of fascinating attractions and events.
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Shopping
Find a wide selection of fashion, artwork and food & drink products for the perfect gift or holiday souvenir.
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Activities
Explore a fabulous range of activities in Dundee, including cycling and golf.
Do it all in Dundee discount card
Pick up your card for discounts across accommodation, attractions, experiences, tours and more in Dundee.
Inspiration for Dundee City Breaks
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Hotel Indigo Dundee, an IHG Hotel
Places to stay
From 5-star luxury at a city centre hotel to a self-catering break in the nearby countryside, there’s a great choice of accommodation in Dundee.
Royal Tay Yacht Club
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Unique Experiences
Explore the secret spots & attractions of Dundee, from the transport museum to the sailing club, Broughty Ferry shops to cute cafes.
Tours, Routes and Trails
Check out our ideas for day trips and tours in and around the city.
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Walking in Dundee
Explore Dundee on foot with its many walks and trails around the city.
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Tours in Dundee
Get your bearings around Dundee and discover a range of tours.
6 Cool Day Trips from Dundee
Plan exciting day trips from Dundee and discover an array of attractions.
Map of Dundee
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Travel to and around Dundee
Getting to
Train
Dundee is easy to reach by train from many train stations in Scotland and the rest of the UK via Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Dundee can also be reached from London with the Caledonian Sleeper, an overnight rail service which links London with a number of Scottish cities and destinations. Travel in the comfort and style and wake up refreshed and ready to explore. The station is just a 5-minute walk away from Dundee city centre.
Bus and coach
Go green and travel to Dundee on an electric bus with Ember which offers frequent services running to Dundee from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Stirling.
Megabus, Citylink and FlixBus run frequent services to Dundee from major cities across the UK and Scotland.
Driving
Dundee is approximately a 90 minute drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and just over an hour from Aberdeen and approximately 2 and a half hours from Inverness.
Flying
Dundee Airport is a 10-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the city centre.
There are currently direct flights from London Heathrow, Orkney and Shetland which run throughout the week.
Find more information on travel to Dundee by air
Getting around
Bus and coach
Take advantage of the local bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach, with buses departing regularly across the city.
Travel passes
Dundee PlusBus gives you unlimited bus travel on services run by Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach around the urban area of Dundee city and Tayport.
Walking
Dundee can be easily explored on foot with most key attractions within walking distance of each other.
Cycling
You'll find plenty of cycling routes here and you can hire a bike at many local bike shops dotted across the city.
Taxi
Book a taxi from a range of taxi and minicab services around the city.
Vehicle hire
If you have a preference to drive, you can hire a vehicle to explore further afield.
What's on in Dundee
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Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) is a renowned centre for contemporary art.
© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam
Events
Find out what’s on in Dundee with local events and festivals including theatre, food & drink and family-friendly events.
Places to Eat in Dundee
Find ideas on where to try Scottish food & drink in Dundee.
Loco Rita's, Dundee
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Food & Drink
Find out more on the history of food in Dundee - from marmalade to pies - and browse the Food Map for all the latest eateries and bars.
Exploring Nearby Regions
Dundee & Angus
Explore Dundee & Angus, a beautiful, historic and vibrant region packed with fantastic things to see and do.
Fife
Discover the region of Fife, including holiday ideas, accommodation, travel information and maps, insider tips & fantastic things to see & do.
Perthshire
Enjoy the perfect holiday in Perthshire with plenty of things to do, including family-friendly days out or adrenaline fuelled outdoor activities.
A tip from your local expert
RRS Discovery
Take in a birds eye view of Dundee City from the 'Dome' at Discovery Point, home to the iconic ship, RRS Discovery. Enjoy all this from the edge of the River Tay, Scotland's longest River.
Margaret
Assistant iCentre Manager, Dundee
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Cyclists explore Corrie Fee, Angus
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Explore further
From stunning coastlines to famil-friendly activities, plan a trip to Dundee and beyond with our selection of itineraries and recommendations for regions to explore around the area.
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