Make a trip of it

Don’t miss the other wonders of the city while you’re in Dundee

RRS DISCOVERY

Proudly anchored alongside V&A Dundee is RRS Discovery, the world-famous research vessel that bore Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton on their first expedition to Antarctica in 1901. Built in Dundee itself,

Discovery was one of the last wooden three-masted barque-rigged sailing ships to be constructed, and it is thrilling to climb aboard this legendary vessel. rrsdiscovery.com

VERDANT WORKS

Verdant Works, a former jute mill, started production in 1833. Now an award-winning museum, it depicts the daily grind of the city’s jute workers and brings to life the din of the factory floor. verdantworks.com

DUNDEE WOMEN’S TRAIL

Mark the centenary of voting rights

for women and learn about some of the amazing characters who touched this Scottish city with a walk along The Dundee Women’s Trail. dundeewomenstrail.org.uk

DUNDEE CONTEMPORARY ARTS

For some rest and relaxation, head to Dundee Contemporary

Arts (known locally as the DCA), which is home to a fantastic arts cinema, exhibition space, design shop and the relaxed and popular Jute Café Bar. dca.org.uk

THE NEWPORT

Across the river at The Newport,

MasterChef winner Jamie Scott is cooking up a storm. Gaze across the Tay to V&A Dundee, and toast the opening with a glass of single malt. thenewportrestaurant.co.uk