Dundee City district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Dundee

Dundee is a city in Dundee City district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 147,710 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are St Salvador's Church (1 km), The McManus (1 km) and Dudhope Castle (1 km).

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Dundee at a glance

Location
Dundee City district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 147,710
Coordinates
56.4691° N, 2.9749° W
Places within 50 km
160 (160 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dundee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dundee: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Dundee

123 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dundee. The closest is Dudhope Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dundee

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dundee. The closest is Craigowl Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Dundee

45 churches within 100 km of Dundee. The closest is St Salvador's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dundee

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dundee. The closest is Lindores Loch (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Dundee

19 museums within 100 km of Dundee. The closest is The McManus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dundee

9 parks within 100 km of Dundee. The closest is Baxter Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Dundee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dundee
  2. 1 km St Salvador's Church · church, Dundee City
  3. 1 km The McManus · museum, Dundee City
  4. 1 km The Steeple Church · church, Dundee City
  5. 1 km Dundee Central Mosque · mosque, Dundee City
  6. 1 km Dudhope Castle · heritage site, Dundee City
  7. 1 km Back to Dundee

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How to reach Dundee

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    Within 15 km of Dundee

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dundee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage78123Dudhope Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2557Craigowl Hill (11 km)
    Churches2145St Salvador's Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs820Lindores Loch (25 km)
    Museums1019The McManus (1 km)
    Parks59Baxter Park (2 km)
    Beaches & coast29Fife Ness (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Trottick Mill Ponds Local Nature Reserve (3 km)
    Waterfalls14Rumbling Bridge Falls (50 km)
    Treks33Fife Coastal Path (36 km)
    Other attractions12Restenneth Priory (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Dundee Central Mosque (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (49 km)

    Dundee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dundee?

    St Salvador's Church (church, about 1 km), The McManus (museum, about 1 km), Dudhope Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Dundee Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), The Steeple Church (church, about 1 km), Dundee International Submarine Memorial (monument, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dundee?

    160 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dundee?

    Dudhope Castle, about 1 km by road; Mains Castle (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dundee?

    Craigowl Hill, about 11 km by road; Balkello Hill (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dundee?

    St Salvador's Church, about 1 km by road; The Steeple Church (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dundee?

    Start in Dundee, visit St Salvador's Church, then The McManus, then The Steeple Church, then Dundee Central Mosque, then Dudhope Castle, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dundee?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Dundee

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dundee’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.