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Mercat Cross and Old Steeple

A mercat cross is an old market cross found in Scottish towns and cities where merchants would gather. They became focal points for local gatherings. Dundee's Mercat Cross dates back to 1586, is carved from stone and features a resin-bronze unicorn sculpted by Scott Sutherland in the 1960s.

Botanic Gardens

The University of Dundee Botanic Garden is host to a wide range of plants, a collection of conifers and broad-leaved trees and shrubs, tropical and temperate glasshouses, water garden and herb garden.Located in 9.5 hectares of south facing, gently sloping land near the banks of the...
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Walks & Trails

Dundee has an increasing number of trails and interesting walks, marked by plaques and statues.Unique to Dundee the Dundee Woman’s Trail celebrates the famous women with links to the City.This walkable trail is marked with blue plaques around the City Centre.During the summer of 2016 the city...
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