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Broughty Castle

Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2FT - Scotland, UK

Broughty Castle was built in 1496 but fell into ruin during the eighteenth Century. In the nineteenth Century, it was purchased and rebuilt by the War Office. In 1969 Broughty Castle opened a museum of fishing, whaling, arms and armour...

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Attractions near Broughty Castle

A selection of attractions close to Broughty Castle:

Frigate Unicorn (4 Miles)

The Frigate Unicorn stands on the banks of the River Tay, and is without a doubt one of the finest warships that has ever been...

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McManus Galleries & Museum (4.4 Miles)

Situated at the very heart of Dundee, these galleries and museum make up one of the finest Gothic structures in the city. One of...

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St Andrew’s Cathedral (4.9 Miles)

St Andrew's Roman Catholic Cathedral, designed by Scottish architect George Mathewson and opened in 1836, is the oldest Catholic church in Dundee. The Gothic styled...

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Dundee Contemporary Arts (4.9 Miles)

Dundee Contemporary Arts is a gallery of some note at the heart of the Scottish city and has a far reaching reputation for displaying some...

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Dundee Contemporary Arts (4.9 Miles)

DCA is ranked in the top 10 visitor attractions in Scotland by Visit Scotland and is an internationally renowned centre for the arts, an award...

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Discovery Point (5 Miles)

Discovery Point is home to Captain Scott’s ship, Discovery, which was built in Dundee for his expedition to the Antarctic, and the Verdant Works, winner...

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Sensation: Dundee (5 Miles)

If you thought science was boring, this centre may help you re-think. It’s hands-on fun for everyone - and there are dozens of specially designed...

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Verdant Works (5 Miles)

Verdant Works tells the story of old Dundee, the incredible rise of industry in the city and its subsequent decline. One of the primary...

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University of Dundee Museum (5.1 Miles)

The University of Dundee Museum comprises a range of materials preserved and collected during over a century of the existence of the institution. In...

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Mills Observatory (5.9 Miles)

This is Britain’s only full time public observatory, a gift given to the people of Dundee in 1935 from John Mills, a locally raised textile...

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Dundee Botanic Gardens (7.1 Miles)

Dundee has a fine modern Botanic Garden which caters well for visitors: its gentle south facing slopes are just above the banks of the River...

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Barry Mill (7.8 Miles)

This 19th century meal mill works on a demonstration basis. Records show that a mill has occupied the site since at least 1539. The present...

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Camperdown House (7.9 Miles)

Camperdown House, built in 1828, is located in the grounds of Camperdown Country Park in the northwest of Dundee. This is s neo-classical building, designed...

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Tentsmuir NNR (8.4 Miles)

Tentsmuir Point National Nature Reserve takes its name from Tents Muir; it was open moorland in recent times before the Forestry Commission planted up Scots...

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St Salvators Hall (8.4 Miles)

The residence of Prince William during his study at the University, St Salvators Hall is an attractive building built in 1930. The hall overlooks St....

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)