| These tours are based on the industries that created Dundee. This harbour town evolved from its position aside a volcanic plug and bounded by the Sidlaw hills.
3J's: Jute, Jam and Journalism
Walk the city centre and its side streets to discover the trades that made Dundee famous. Jute dominated the city for barely 90 years yet indelibly marked a settlement that had been dealing in textiles for centuries. In this period the population doubled and shop-keepers like James Keillor prospered - especially when his wife created a product that was to become known world-wide! Also in this period David Couper Thomson established a publishing company. A legend was born!
3M's: Medieval, Maritime and the Meadows
Discover Dundee through the ages. The medieval Royal Burgh was centred around its port that saw cargoes ranging from sugar to spice, whales to walrus' and the most famous textile of all - jute. The wealth created from this product resulted in Dundee draining its swampland to create the epitome of Victorian architecture. The highlights of this tour include the highest surviving medieval ecclesiastical tower, a medieval orchard and restored 17th century Sea Captain's house.
Dundee Law
A short climb brings you to the site of a Pictish fort atop this volcanic plug. View what has been described as the ideal setting for a city. Gaze upon Broughty Ferry Castle and imagine it occupied by English forces. Wonder at the engineering that created Cox's Stack. Hear what really happened to the doomed Rail Bridge. Descend through the wooded path to the site of Scotland's first railway tunnel. Know why Dundee earned the title Dei Donum (Gift from God).
Directions to the Law: click here for bus journey information. click here for location guide.
To book any of these tours or order gift vouchers as a gift
Adults £10.00 Conc £7.00 10-16's £5.00 Under 10s Free
All on request tours need a minimum of 2 persons. All tours qualify for a discount voucher for post-tour refreshments.
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