Once a city of textile mills, jam-making and newspaper publishing, Dundee has seen transformation in recent years, yet has retained a sense of its past through a variety of heritage-focused visitor attractions. Dundee Contemporary Arts leads its thriving cultural life; while the city’s modern covered shopping malls bring plenty of bustle to the streets.
With Dundee’s maritime connections, perhaps it is hardly surprising that two such distinguished vessels - the Frigate Unicorn of 1824 and the locally-built RRS Discovery of 1901 - should lie so near each other today.
Dundee does museums and galleries very well - both traditional, like the McManus Galleries and Broughty Castle Museum, as well as the ‘cutting edge’ programme of Dundee Contemporary Arts.
With one of the largest pedestrianised shopping areas in the UK, including the Wellgate and Overgate malls, Dundee has plenty for shoppers.
Dundee is very well provided for with coffee stops in the covered shopping malls to fine dining in and around the city.
Especially at night, Dundee has a thriving entertainment zone with theatre, music venues, bars and nightclubs. Dance the night away - or just choose a cosy pub.
Entertainment in Perthshire, Angus & Dundee
Dip into Perth and Dundee’s rich cultural life at a range of artistic events, or take in a game fair or agricultural show.
Festival & Events in Perthshire, Angus & Dundee
