THE
DISCOVERY
Captain Scott's ship The Discovery, is now permanently docked
in Dundee at the Riverside. The Discovery is located directly
across from the railway station and is signposted well from the
city centre. Discovery Point is attached to the attraction,housing
all the audio and visual information about the incredible ship’s
journey. You can get a joint ticket for Verdant works and Discovery
point.
JUTE
MILLS
The Verdant Works is located in West Henderson’s Wynd, West
of the Marketgait. This building was once a real working mill
that was part of Dundee’s thriving jute industry. The mill stopped
production around 1895 and since 1996 has housed a living reminder
of a Dundee’s historic past incorporating modern displays and
original mill machinery. You can get a joint ticket for Verdant
Works and Discovery point.
CAIRD
HALL and
ALBERT SQUARE
The Caird Hall and Albert Square are both in the centre of Dundee,
about 5 minutes away from each other. From the pillars at the
Caird Hall ,follow the road that looks straight ahead called
Reform Street, that road will lead you to Albert Square. Dundee’s
Albert Square has the grandest Albert Memorial outside London
and you can discover the McManus Art Galleries housed in a fine
Victorian building.
TAY
RAIL BRIDGE
The first Tay Rail Bridge was designed by Thomas Bouch and was
built in 1878. After the disaster in 1879 the new bridge rebuilt
in 1887 still stands today. The Tay Bridge can be reached by
car and is signposted from the centre of Dundee. Alternatively,
a walk from the Discovery would take about 25 minutes.
