Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 22 on 10/08/2005.

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Dundee & the Kingdom of Fife

Sally Toms provides a selection of places to visit, places to eat and places to stay in the region

WHERE TO VISIT.

Dundee.

Broughty Museum
Broughty Ferry
15th century coastal fort, featuring a museum of local history and wildlife. Specialises in the history of whaling, and includes armoury and an observation post.
Tel: +44 (0)1382 436 916

Camperdown Park
Coupar Angus Road
A total of 395 acres of parkland, includes golf course and wildlife centre.
Tel: +44 (0)1382 431 811

Dundee Contemporary Art
Nethergate
The cutting edge of contemporary art, and a popular place to eat and drink.
Tel: +44 (0)1382 909 900

Mills Observatory
Glamis Road, Balgay Park
Britain’s only full-time public observatory; a planetarium and many exhibits.
Tel: +44 (0)1382 435 967

Discovery Point
Discovery Quay
An award winning attraction and museum that tells the story of Captain Scott’s famous ship RRS Discovery, built here in 1900.
Tel: +44 (0)1382 201 245

Dundee Law
Few cities have a viewpoint such as this. It’s 571ft (174m) with panoramics of the town and the Tay beyond.

Sensation:Dundee
Greenmarket
More than 60 innovative and interactive exhibits exploring the five senses. For all the family.
Tel: +44 (0)1382 228 800

Verdant Works
West Henderson’s Wynd
Award winning heritage museum detailing Dundee’s important Jute history, a plant fibre from India used to make sacks and cloth. High tech and not at all as dull as it sounds.
Tel: +44 (0)1382 225 282

Fife

Aberdour Castle
Aberdour
14th century castle largely ruined but with many interesting features including a delightfu.....

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By Sally Toms

Section : Regional Focus

Page number : 37