Date spot in Dundee
The McManus
See Dundee's art, history and natural history collections, including the skeleton of the Tay Whale, in a Gothic Revival building in Albert Square.
Why it's a good date: Free and central, with enough variety that you'll each find a favourite room. Afterwards, find the Desperate Dan and Minnie the Minx statues a few minutes away on the High Street.
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Dundee Law
Law Road, just north of the city centre
Address: War memorial, Dundee Law, Dundee DD3 6LD- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
Climb the city's old volcanic hill to the war memorial on top for a view over the Tay, both bridges and across to Fife.
Why it's a good date: A short, steep climb with the best view in Dundee at the top. Go for sunset with a flask and an extra layer, as it's always windy up there.
Photo: Scott Cormie, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Broughty Ferry beach and castle
Castle Green, Broughty Ferry, about four miles east of the city centre
Address: Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2TF- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer
Walk the sandy beach at Broughty Ferry, then look round the 15th-century castle at the harbour, now a free museum.
Why it's a good date: It feels like a day at the seaside without leaving the city. The castle museum opens seasonally, and Brook Street has plenty of cafés and pubs for chips or a pint afterwards.
Photo: Stanley Howe, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
See what's on in the free galleries, then catch an independent or classic film in one of DCA's two cinema screens.
Why it's a good date: Dinner and a film under one roof, with a café bar on site. The galleries cost nothing, so you can wander in even when you're not staying for a film.
Photo: KeyKing666, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
