Attractions near Mills Observatory

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Mills Observatory

Glamis Road, Dundee, Tayside DD2 2UB - Scotland, UK

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 magnate. The observatory is home to an impressive Victorian telescope and a small planetarium,...

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Attractions near Mills Observatory

A selection of attractions close to Mills Observatory:

Dundee Botanic Gardens (1.2 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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Verdant Works (1.5 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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McManus Galleries & Museum (1.9 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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University of Dundee Museum (2 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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St Andrew’s Cathedral (2.1 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 (2.2 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 (2.2 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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Sensation: Dundee (2.2 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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Frigate Unicorn (2.4 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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Discovery Point (2.4 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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Camperdown House (2.9 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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Broughty Castle (5.9 Miles)

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...

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Glamis Castle (11.1 Miles)

Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and has been a royal residence since 1372. It is the childhood home of...

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Angus Folk Museum (11.4 Miles)

Housing one of Scotland’s finest folk collections, this museum presents a vivid insight into how the rural workforce used to live. Six charming 18th century...

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Tentsmuir NNR (12.5 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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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)