Date spot in Dundee
A walk across the Tay Road Bridge
Walk the raised central walkway across the Tay, from Dundee's waterfront to Newport-on-Tay in Fife, and back again.
From the Dundee end of the bridge, by the city centre, to Newport-on-Tay
Address: Tay Road Bridge, Dock Street, Dundee DD1 3DP- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Active
Why it's a good date: Nearly a mile and a half each way, with river views the whole time and nothing to do but talk. Stop for coffee in Newport before you head back, and check the bridge's updates first, as the walkway shuts in high winds.
Photo: frank smith, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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Dundee Rep
Tay Square, off South Tay Street, city centre
Address: Tay Square, Dundee DD1 1PB- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
See a play from Dundee Rep's own acting ensemble, or a show by Scottish Dance Theatre, which is based here too.
Why it's a good date: Small enough that every seat feels close to the stage. Eat beforehand on Nethergate or at DCA, a few minutes' walk away.
Photo: Ydam, CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped and resized)
Climb down through four decks of a wooden warship launched in 1824, one of the oldest ships still afloat anywhere.
Why it's a good date: Low beams and creaky decks make it good fun to explore together, and it's quieter than the Discovery. It's a short walk along the waterfront from the city centre.
Photo: MariuszMatuszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
Perth Road and the Speedwell Bar
Perth Road, West End
Address: 165-167 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1AS- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Cosy
Spend an evening on the West End's main street of cafés, bars and restaurants, finishing at the Speedwell Bar, an Edwardian pub with its original mahogany bar.
Why it's a good date: The Speedwell, known locally as Mennie's, has a long whisky list and has barely changed since 1903. Perth Road gets busy with students in term time, so go early or midweek for a quieter table.
Photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
