‘Like putting hoarding in front of Mona Lisa’

By far the most commonly mentioned negative in the survey was nothing to do with the museum but, rather, the contentious site six opposite.

Nearly 13% of those who took part in the survey left a comment specifically denouncing the controversial building of an office block and hotel, which provoked fury when it began.

One participant even likened it to “putting hoarding up in front of the Mona Lisa”.

The building has been present in all plans for the waterfront development and passed through the planning process without objection.

It was only when the steel framework began to be erected that people realised its impact on the V&A and it has been a source of anger since.

One survey respondent wrote: “The building being constructed across from the V&A threatens the impressiveness of the building, the Discovery and the new station.

“Does the council understand anything about tourism and the importance of the building, and how the approach and views lead to a sense of anticipation and excitement for visitors?”

However, another respondent looked to the wider impact of the V&A on the city and its residents.

He said: “I can’t imagine what Dundee would be without it now. Like it or loathe it, it has certainly changed everything for the city. I wish it every success.”

Dundee City Council has stressed ancillary developments are vital to ensure the museum thrives and architect Kengo Kuma himself pointed out his structure was never designed to sit in isolation.