Choose an area: Cupar | St. Andrews | Dundee
Local Area: Dundee
History
www.10best.com/Dundee,uk_-_scotland Website all about Dundee - full of historical facts as well as what to visit and where to eat.
www.verdantworks.com 5 star visitor attraction on the history of the jute, jam and whaling industry in Dundee along with the history of journalism. Full of interactive displays and, of course, a café.
www.rrsdiscovery.com Visit Discovery Point to learn about the history of the ship Discovery and Captain Scott's remarkable expedition to the Antarctic. Explore inside the ship and see its amazing interiors.
www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle/ Broughty ferry castle on the outskirts of Dundee was built in 1496 is worth a visit and admission is free.
Food
www.fishermanstavern.co.uk traditional pub in Broughty Ferry that serves light snacks to wholesome fare. Often has live music in the evenings. Broughty ferry is also nice for a walk along the easily accessible beach.
Mandarin Garden produces very good Chinese food. Contact them on 01382227733 or 01382204869.
www.dca.org.uk contempory food from light lunches to evening meals.
Indoor
www.dca.org.uk/ The Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre has art exhibitions on throughout the year and a cinema that often shows more unusual European films. The Jute café and restaurant is very child friendly at lunchtime. There is a lively bar where you can have drinks pre cinema/dinner.
Look at www.odeon.co.uk and www.cineworld.co.uk for the other cinemas in Dundee.
www.swimolympia.co.uk for the two Dundee swimming pools.
www.sensation.org.uk science centre for children (fun for adults too).
www.dundeeicearena.com to look up opening times for Dundee's ice skating arena.
Outdoor
www.camperdownpark.com wildlife centre, leisure park with various events on throughout the year like the Dundee flower and food festival.
www.walkingstories.com type Dundee in the search box and all sorts of fascinating ideas for walks in the city and the surrounding area will appear to give lots of inspiration.
Local Attractions
St Andrews Aquarium
Fife Tourist Board
The Featherhouse next to Mountquhanie Castle
Norman's Law
Springtime at Mountquhanie