For more information on the national Doors Open Days please contact: The Scottish Civic Trust, The Tobacco Merchant’s House

42 Miller Street, Glasgow G1 1DTTel: 0141 221 1466 Email: dod@scottishcivictrust.org.uk

The Scottish Civic Trust is a charity registered in Scotland No. SC012569

www.doorsopendays.org.uk @dod_dundee Doors Open Days Dundee

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Doors Open Days is supported by Historic Environment Scotland.

2019

Get into buildings this September with

SCOTLAND’S LARGEST FREE ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL EVENT

www.doorsopendays.org.uk

DOORS OPEN DAYS #dodscot

14th & 15th September

@dod_dundee Doors Open Days Dundee

Doors Open Days is a national event run by Scottish Civic Trust. Information about the national programme, including event listings, can be found at www.doorsopendays.org.uk. Doors Open Days, along with Scottish Archaeology Month, take place throughout Scotland in September and are part of European Heritage Days.

Doors Open Days 2019 gives you

free access to buildings you wouldn’t

normally get into as well as special

events at public buildings. The event

celebrates architecture in all its forms -

from the very ancient to ultra-modern,

well-loved to little-known. So put the

dates in your diary and we will see you

on the 14th & 15th September!

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1. Abertay Historical Society Fieldwork Division - Hidden Broughty FerryMeet in front of Broughty Castle,

Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2TF

Saturday 11am -1pm Non- bookable

A free guided walk lasting approximately 2 hours led by members of the Abertay Historical Society Fieldwork Division. Open to all who are interested in discovering more about local history. We will be exploring lesser known aspects of Broughty Ferry including its beginnings as a fishing village, its role in the defence of the Tay, and the development of the railway and suburb.

2. Avertical World - Explore and Climb!7 Blinshall Street, Dundee, DD1 5DF

Sat & Sun Tours: 11am, 12noon, 1pm.

Sat & Sun ‘Try It Sessions’ 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

Per tour 12, Per ‘Try it Climbing Session’ - 8

Avertical World is Tayside’s dedicated indoor climbingcentre, based in the former St Mary Magdalene Church.Open for over 16 years, Facilities for novices and training for young and old climbers. Walking distance from the city centre.Open 7 days year round.

3. Blackness Community Fire Station Blackness Road, Dundee, DD1 5PA

Saturday 11am - 3pm Non-bookable

An opportunity to see behind the scenes of one of Dundee’s working community fire station’s in action,

fire-fighters will be on hand to provide fire safety advice, offer free Home Fire Safety Visits and demonstrate firefighting, rescue equipment and skills.

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4. Botanic Garden - The Built BotanicsBotanic Garden Visitor Centre

Riverside Drive, Dundee DD2 1QH

Saturday 12.45 - 3pm Two tours – 12.45pm and 2pm. Booking Required – Eventbrite: 20 for each tour.

We’ll look at the built environments within the Botanic Garden – the hot and cool glasshouses housing the rainforest and desert environments, the award-winning visitor centre, the fascinating gardens of evolution and genetics and the energy-neutral macromicro studio.

5. Broughty Castle MuseumCastle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2TF

Sunday 1pm - 3pm Non-bookable

A rare chance to explore the underground ammunition magazine at Broughty Castle. Shells and cartridges were once stored here to feed the 4.7 inch quick fire coastal defence guns on the ramparts above.

Visitor are advised that due to the historic nature of the building, there is no disabled access to the Castle or the artillery magazine.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

6. Caird Hall: Backstage Tour City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BB

Saturday 2 x tours – 10:30-11:30am and 12noon -1pm (tour max - 25)

Booking Essential: angela.doran@leisureandculture dundee.com or 01382 434111

Step on the Stage where so many stars have appeared. From Elton John, David Bowie, The Cure, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Radiohead, Bjork, The Proclaimers, Stereophonics to name but a few. See behind the scenes of Dundee’s major Concert/Conference Venue and get a closer look at the magnificent Harrison and Harrison Organ, The Stage, Marryat Hall, Gallery and backstage.

7. City Road Allotments City Road, Dundee, DD2 2BL (Entrance Gate is Opposite Pitfour Street)

Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm. Tours on the hour and half hour Non-bookable

Our allotment site has been in existence since the 1940s when the need arose to grow your own for the war effort.

Originally farmland, the allotments have evolved over the years to the present day where we now have 71 plots of assorted sizes in use. The Association manages the site, which is leased from Dundee City Council; our purpose is to promote the growing of fruit and vegetables, to manage the site to promote a community spirit among members and to protect and enhance the environment.

Our site is constantly evolving, incorporating a calming, wildlife area, a welcoming display of flowers and a new project that we have just started working on. Come on in and see these areas as well as our wonderful plots!

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8. District 10: Shipping Container Office Building Seabraes Yard, Dundee, DD1 4QB

Sunday 10am - 4pm

Non-bookable

District 10 is a highly sustainable office building made of shipping containers providing work space for start up creative industries. Commended in the Scottish Design Awards the Game Tetris wraps around the outside of the building promoting the creative and unpredictable organisations within.

Hosted by ‘Jon Frullani Architect’ in their office. Also includes a Free talk on “Tenement Repair and Maintenance” by Ian Muir of ‘Muir Walker and Pride’ Architects (hosted by RIAS and RICS) on Sunday 15th from 11:00-12:00 (no booking required), with questions and information stands afterwards. Jon and Ian are President and Vice President respectively of the ‘Dundee Institute of Architects’ and look forward to meeting you to answer any questions architectural!

Architect: AIM, 2014.

9. Dundee Art Society17 Roseangle, Dundee, DD1 4LP

Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm. Non-bookable

Dundee Art Societys private picture collection will be on show plus artists will be working on their own work throughout the weekend. Dundee Art Society has been part of the art scene in the city since the late 19th Century. Local businessmen came together to found a museum and art gallery which is now the McManus Art Gallery and Museum.

The focus of both professional and amateur artists now and in its beginning was to promote the organisation of art classes, talks, demonstrations and exhibitions for its members.

The society has a private collection of paintings including works by David Fuggie, James McIntosh Patrick and James Reville.

10. Dundee Central Mosque 6 Milne Street, Dundee, DD1 5BZ (Entrance from Brown Street)

Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm. Non-bookable

Drop in to see this marvellous building with a unique design; the first purpose built mosque

in North East Scotland. Using traditional Scottish materials and energy efficient construction techniques.

On each corner is a rounded tower with a minaret and plain glass at the top. On the South elevation is a Mihrab, a semi-circular projection from the wall with a copper dome on top

See also the Mosque website: www.dundeeislamicsociety.com for further information on the event.

11. Dundee City Archives14 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BY

Saturday - Tours will take place at 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:00pm. Booking is essential for the tours as spaces are limited. Events can be booked through Eventbrite, by emailing: archives@dundeecity.gov.uk or phoning 01382 434494 Each tour will take around 45 minutes.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dundee City Archives we will be offering special tours behind the scenes at the archives. Tours will include a chance to get up close with some original

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documents covering Dundee’s history from the 14th century to the present day. See documents from some of our key collections, including the Keiller Collection, Caledon Shipbuilders Collection and the Dundee Harbour Trust Collection. Find out more about Dundee’s history and the people who have lived here. Some of our volunteers will also be on hand to explain about the work they have been doing at the Archives.

There will also be a talk about “The Street Names of Dundee” at 11am and “How to Research your Dundee Family History” at 12:30pm. Booking is not essential for the talks. Talks will last around 45 minutes.

12. Dundee City Walking Tour - Joe DagenMeeting at Baxter Park, Arbroath Road, West Gate, Dundee

Saturday - 10.30 - 11.45am Capacity - 20 Non-bookable

Walk: Hidden Gems based on works of WG Lamond - Schools, Churches, Domestic Buildings - Finishes City Centre

13. Dundee Congregational Church 6-8 Constitution Road, Dundee, DD1 1LY

Saturday 10.30am - 2pm Sunday 10.30am - 12.30pm Non-bookable

Our Church will be open between 1030am and 1400pm on Saturday 14th.September when we will be decorating the Church for Harvest. There may be organ recitals during this period. Tea and coffee will be served in the Welcome Hall.

The Church will also be open from 10.30am until 12.30pm on Sunday 15th September when we will be celebrating Harvest Thanksgiving.

14. Dundee Contemporary Arts: On Show 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY

Saturday 10am – 12noon Cinema Projection Booth Tours – Non-bookable

Saturday - 12noon – 12.45pm Print Studio Tour – Booking Required – 10 Max – 01382 432444

Drop in to our projection booth during Doors Open Day and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we put films on our

screens. Discover more about cinema technology and its development and see a part of DCA that’s rarely open to the public.

Print Studio tour 12:00. Free, but please book in advance

Tour our Print Studio and find out how our team supports artists to create and present work.

Our Galleries will also be open, with two exhibitions from artists Mike Kelley and Santiago Sierra.

15. Dundee Parish Church (St Mary’s) Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DG

Saturday 11am - 3pm Non-bookable

Founded in about 1190 it is the Parish Church for the City of Dundee hosting Civic Services such as the Kirkin’ of the Council, Guildry Services and the Civic Remembrance Day Service. It boasts a fully detailed Black Watch War Memorial and Merchant Seamen’s Memorial as well as several other Memorials. It incorporates many outstanding examples of stained glass including the splendid East window gifted in 1897 designed by

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Sir Edward Burne-Jones and executed by William Morris. The Church’s long connection with High School of Dundee is reflected in a more modern stained glass window situated in the Huntingdon Aisle at the back of the Church.

16 Dundee Museum of Transport 10 Market Mews, Market Street, Dundee, DD1 3LA

Saturday 10.30am - 3pm Sunday 10.30am - 3pm Tours at 11:30am and 2pm each day. 12 per tour.

Booking essential: Eventbrite

Guided tours will be provided of Dundee Museum of Transport by the museum’s team of enthusiastic volunteers. Find out about the spectacular Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Dundee’s Last Horse-Drawn Tram and other interesting objects from this growing transport collection.

17. Dundee Sheriff & JP Court 6 West Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 9AD

Saturday 10.45am - 3pm

Tours will take place every 20 minutes from 11.00am and will be limited to 20 people per tour. Non-bookable

Dundee Sheriff Court building is an imposing listed building designed in 1833 by Edinburgh architect George Angus and completed in 1863 by William Scott. It was extensively renovated in 1996 and officially opened by the Princess Royal in 1997.

This year, guided tours of the building will take in the historic Court 1, the court cells and an opportunity for children to try on wigs and gowns.

18. Gate Church International SCIO: Building Tours 158 Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4JS

Saturday 10am - 3pm

Non-bookable

St Mark’s Church was built between 1868 and 1869. It was designed by Pilkington and Bell in a free Gothic style typical of Frederick T Pilkington. The church was extended in 1879 by Ireland and MacLaren.

Featuring superb stained-glass windows and a raised timbre ceiling, this A-listed church is a unique example of circular congregational seating and aisles.

An ambitious energy efficiency project, grant-assisted by Climate Challenge Fund, is currently under-way, you can see the progress of this work during your visit and find out about ongoing community activities.

19. Gilfillan Memorial Church 24 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee, DD1 4AY

Saturday 10.30am - 3pm Sunday 10.30am - 1pm Maximum - 100

Non-bookable

Gilfillan Memorial Church will be available for visitors to look round. Guides will be on hand and refreshments are available at all times. We usually manage to have a display of materials from the Church archive and we hope to have an organ recital.

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1. Abertay Historical Society Fieldwork Division2. Avertical World3. Blackness Community Fire Station4. Botanic Garden5. Broughty Castle Museum6. Caird Hall Backstage Tour7. City Road Allotment Tour8. District 109. Dundee Art Society10. Dundee Central Mosque

11. Dundee City Archives12. Dundee City Walking Tour13. Dundee Congregational Church14. Dundee Contemporary Arts15. Dundee Parish Church (St. Mary’s)16 Dundee Museum of Transport17. Dundee Sheriff & JP Court18. Gate Church International 19. Gilfillan Church Dundee20. HMS Unicorn21. Lodge Broughty Castle No.486

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22. Maggie’s23. McManus Collections Unit Tour24. The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum 25 Meadowside St Paul’s Church26. Morgan Academy FP Association27. NCR Discovery Centre Tour28. Olympia29. PDSA Pet Hospital 30. St Salvador’s Church31. The Little Theatre 32. The Speedwell Bar

33. Tay Valley Family History Society 34. The Steeple Church35. U of D - Museum Services Broughty Ferry Art Walk36. U of D - Museum Services D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum37. U of D - Museum Services Hawkhill House Guided Tours38. U of D - School of Medicine39. Verdant Works and the Scouringburn 40. St Paul’s Cathedral

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20. HMS UnicornVictoria Dock, Dundee, DD1 3BP

Saturday 11am and 1pm

Sunday 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Limited spaces available. Booking essential. museumevents@frigateunicorn.org

01382 200 900

At nearly 200 years old, HMS Unicorn is one of the world’s most remarkable historic ships and preserved as a museum and visitor attraction in Dundee with four atmospheric decks for visitors to explore.

So step back in time and learn about life at sea, the Navy in Dundee, and ‘the Golden Age of Sail’…

HMS Unicorn is great fun to visit but she was designed for a different age! Please note that the ship contains steep stairs, trip hazards, low ceilings, narrow and low doorways, decks that are slippery when wet and low levels of light. When planning your visit, please be aware that the entrance and exits are low, there are low ceilings and beams throughout the ship (especially on the orlop deck), and there are trip hazards throughout the ship. Please refer to our website to view our accessibility guide.

21. Lodge Broughty Castle No.486 152 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1DT

Saturday 10am - 4pm Non-bookable

One of the most beautiful Masonic Lodges in the area and part of Broughty history for over 150 years, many local men have joined over those years.

The hall has been used by the public for many years for local functions and was used by the military during both the 1st and 2nd World Wars.

Many Broughty Ferry men have passed through it doors as members. And the Lodge records will be available for anyone who wishes to trace family members.

There will be a display of regalia, artefacts, records and photographs tracing the history of The Lodge and other Masonic Orders over 150 years. Members will be in attendance to provide information.

Tea and coffee will be served.

22. Maggie’s DundeeTom McDonald Avenue, Dundee, DD2 1NH

Saturday 10.30am - 4pm Capacity 50-60

The Maggie’s centre in Dundee provides emotion, practical and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends.

World famous Architect Frank Gehry said of Maggie’s Dundee:

“There is a Yiddish expression Heymish, it means homelike, comfortable. This is what we are trying to do here.”

The centre sits in front of Ninewells Hospital looking across the Tay to the Fife hills and is the only Gehry Building in the UK. Maggie’s has his signature curving walls and undulating stainless steel roof.

Join us for a tour of the facilities and a walk around our beautiful Labyrinth.

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23. The McManus Collections Unit TourBarrack Street, Dundee, DD1 1PG

Saturday 1 - 2pm Booking essential Tel 01382 307200

A chance to take a peek inside the Collections Unit. This fine example of Edwardian architecture has been a Carnegie library and a Natural history museum. Now it is home to Dundee’s fascinating Archaeology, World Cultures, Natural and Social History collections. Meet our curators who will guide you round this magnificent building.

24. The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA

Saturday 10.30am - 12.30pm Non-bookable

Free, drop-in event.

Some 10% of the city’s art collection is on display in The McManus - the rest is in store. To find out what kind of artworks are there, take this rare opportunity to meet the art curators and see the store in action.

We encourage visitors to drop in throughout the morning. Please note, that numbers within the store are limited to a maximum of 20 at any one time. Access will be on a first come, first served basis.

25. Meadowside St Paul’s Church 114-116 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4EH

Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 12noon Non-bookable

Come and explore our city centre church complex! Learn about our stained glass windows and their donors, listen to our organist playing (Saturday 14:00-15:00) and enjoy the peace of our garden.

26. Morgan Academy FP Association Front Steps, Morgan Academy, Forfar Road, Dundee, DD4 7AXSaturday 11am - 2.30pm, Non-bookable

Originally the Morgan Hospital founded by John Morgan (1760-1850) of Balgay House modelled on George Heriots Hospital Institute in Edinburgh. This imposing landmark building of tremendous architectural significance was designed by Architects Peddie and Kinnear, 1863-8. It re-opened in 1889 under the Dundee Schools Board as Morgan Academy. It was significantly enlarged (1913-15) by James H Langlands and been adapted and extensded numerous times since, notably by Tayside Region Achitects Department in 1991-2. This Grade A listed building is a fine example of high gothic stone and slate Scottish architecture. The building has remained a focal point to the Stobswell area since its opening in 1868 to much pomp and ceremony.

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27. NCR Discovery Centre Tour Meet at Reception

NCR, 3 Fulton Road, Dundee DD2 4SW

Saturday 12noon - 4pm

Guided tours at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

Booking essential - Eventbrite.

NCR has had a significant presence in Dundee since 1946. Now located in the Discovery Centre off the Kingsway. This is a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of the NCR research and development centre for banking solutions. Home to over 550 associates specialising in hardware and software engineering, design, marketing and support. Over 1.7million NCR ATMs have been shipped globally, all designed in Dundee.

Guided tours will lead visitors through key stages in NCR Dundee’s history, showcase the latest products, provide an insight into the development process steps. In addition visitors will see the unique artworks recently created in collaboration with Open/Close Dundee.

NCR Corporation is a leader in omni-channel solutions, turning everyday interactions with

businesses into exceptional consumer experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables nearly 700 million transactions daily across banking and commerce. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier. NCR is headquartered in Atlanta, USA, with about 30,000 employees globally and does business in 180 countries.

The building was completed in November 2001. Designed by James F Stephen Architects.

28. Olympia 3 East Whale Lane, Dundee, DD1 3JU

Saturday 11.00am – 12.00noon & 3 - 4pm

Non-bookable

One of the country’s best aquatic facilities offering:

• 4 flumes (3D holograms and sound effects), and the Cannonball which drops you 3.8 metres

• Leisure Pool: rapid river, wave pool and seated bubble beds

• Dive Pool:1, 3 & 5 metre diving boards

• 50/25 metre Training Pool

• Activity Pool

• Fitness Studio (44 stations).

Offering great value for money at one of the country’s best aquatic facilities including four flumes, will you dare the Cannonball which drops you 3.8 metres. Olympia flumes additionally boast a number of unique features to Scotland including, LED light effects, music and sound plus 3D holograms all adding to a fantastic sensory experience.

Customers continue to have fun when playing in the Leisure Pool, which hosts a rapid river, water geysers, waves and seated bubble beds. The 4m Dive Pool boasts 1m & 3m springboards & and a 5 metre platform.

Olympia’s main pool offers a six lane 50/25 metre Training Pool, and an Activity Pool (which has a movable floor to change depths) for aerobic classes & swimming lessons.

Situated a five minute walk from Dundee bus station, Olympia is easy to get to for Dundee citizens and our many visitors from around the country and beyond.

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29. PDSA Pet Hospital 211 Hawkhill

Dundee, DD1 5LA

Saturday 10am - 3pm 300 throughout the whole day – not all at once

Non-bookable

Opportunity to view behind the scene activities at a busy, charity animal welfare hospital.

There will be tours of the building and fun activities.

30. St Salvador’s Church Salvador Street, Hilltown, Dundee, DD3 7EW

Saturday 10.30am-4pm.

Our Patronal Festival Mass of Holy Cross at 7pm on Saturday evening. All welcome.

Sunday 10.00am - noon but ACCESS FOR SERVICE ONLY. Please arrive before 11am.

(Access to church thereafter at coffee time)

The finest, most important Victorian Gothic Revival church in Scotland. Stunning lofty interior with painted, gilded reredos, wrought iron choir screen and polychromatic stencilled surface decoration. Architecturally significant but

also historically important as a mission to the local jute community.

31. The Little Theatre Dundee Dramatic Society 58 Victoria Road, Dundee, DD1 2NU

Saturday 11am - 4pm

Sunday 11am - 4pm

Non-bookable (Max 100)

The Theatre is hosting conducted tours of stage set, wings, wardrobe, costumes’ and green room. With an auditorium of over 100 The Little Theatre provides a warm inviting venue to varied productions and has been home to Dundee Dramatic Society since 1936. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available.

32. The Speedwell Bar 165-167 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1AS

Saturday 12noon - 4pm Sunday 12noon - 4pm

Non-bookable

Now operated by Jonathan Stewart mine host offers a 10-15minute guided tour of the premises including cellar covering history and architecture. The Speedwell Bar is situated in the heart of Dundee’s West End and is also affectionately known as “Mennies” after the landlady who ran the hostelry for over half century. Built for James Speed in 1903 The Speedwell is one of the finest examples of an Edwardian Bar embracing all that was good in pub architecture at the beginning of the twentieth century. Even the toilets retain the original Shanks fittings, tiles and mosaics.

The building is one of the few surviving pubs mentioned in the definitive 1983 book “People’s Places, Victorian and Edwardian Pubs of Scotland”.

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33. Tay Valley Family History Society 179-181 Princes Street, Dundee, DD4 6DQ

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Non-bookable (Max 20)

Display of equipment and extensive collection of literature used in family history research. The Society remains one of the principal centres of family history, genealogy research in the Tay Valley area with a strong worldwide membership.

If you are interested in your family history, this is the place to visit. The Society have unique family records from across the World and expertise in genealogy of Angus, Fife, Perth and Kinross.

Have lots of fun researching and discovering your ancestors with help to hand.

34. The Steeple Church Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DG

Sunday 10am - 4pm Non-bookable

Visit the refurbished Steeple Church and find out what happens behind the doors of this ancient building. Chat to members of the congregation

about the Steeple community’s involvement in the city. View the Mary Slessor exhibition and enjoy space to reflect. Refreshments are available throughout the day.

You are welcome to join our Morning service at 10.30am (finish approx. 11.45am) – the church will be open after service till 4pm.

35. University of Dundee: Broughty Ferry Art Walk Meet outside Broughty Ferry Library, Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD1 5HW

Sunday 11am - 1pm. Non-bookable

Discover the extraordinary. University museum curator Matthew Jarron will lead a guided walk around Broughty Ferry, exploring its public art (including sculptures, murals and mosaics) and visiting the former homes of its most celebrated artists and art collectors.

36. University of Dundee: D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum Carnelley Building, Park Place, Dundee, DD1 4HN

Saturday 2pm - 4.30pm Non-bookable

Discover the extraordinary collections of the internationally renowned polymath D’Arcy Thompson – an amazing variety of mammals, birds, fish, insects and reptiles from around the world.

Also on show are original teaching charts, models and artwork inspired by D’Arcy’s ideas and collections. Lots of activities for kids – we’re an accredited learning destination for Children’s University.

37. University of Dundee Museum Services: Hawkhill House Guided Tours 5-7 Hawkhill Place, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 5HW

Sunday 3pm - 4pm

Booking essential by email (museum@dundee.ac.uk) or phone (01382 384310)

Tucked away behind Duncan of Jordanstone College, this charming 18th century farmhouse is now home to the stores and offices of the University’s Museum Services. Curator Matthew Jarron will give a guided tour round this listed building, revealing some

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38. University of Dundee School of MedicineMain Entrance, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY

Saturday 11am - 3pm Maximum 100Non-bookable

Find out about the world-class research and teaching taking place in the School of Medicine at Ninewells Hospital. Meet our doctors, scientists and students, tour the School and take part in interactive family activities.

39. Verdant Works and the Scouring Burn WalkMeeting Point: The Queen Victoria Statue on Panmure Street at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, DD1 1DA Finishing Point: Verdant Works, West Henderson’s Wynd, DD1 5BT

Saturday 11am - 12noon Non-bookable

Take a guided walking tour along the route of the Scouring Burn, led by Mark Watson of Historic Environment Scotland. You will go past textile mills and other businesses that relied on the burn as a source of water for steam power from 1793 onwards. The tour will finish at Verdant Works with the opportunity to enjoy the café and see two free special exhibitions.

‘Piston Pen and Press’ looksat Victorian industrial workers and their relationship with literary culture. ‘Art of Work’, paintings, prints and 3D artworks by artist Pam Kelly examines the theme of people at work and the relationship between workers and employers.

Entry to the rest of the museum will require a paid ticket.

40. St Paul’s CathedralCastlehill, 1 High Street, Dundee, DD1 1TB

Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 9.30am - 6pm. Church service will restrict access to those wishing to attend between 10.30 and 12.00. Tower tours available on Saturday on the hour and

Sunday from 14.00 to 17.00 on the hour. All tours are non-bookable.

Only the massive tower and highest spire in Dundee give any hint of the splendour within Dundee’s Episcopal Cathedral. Famous Victorian architect, Gilbert Scott, uses ingenuity to create grandeur on the constricted site of Castle rock. Come and see a display of C18th and C19th communion silver and C19th and early C20th embroidered vestments. Come and hear the Cathedral’s fine pipe organ. On the hour we offer tours of the Cathedrals normally hidden nooks and crannies including the Cathedral tower (max 10 on each tour).

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