Unicorn Court
Sightseeing
Five minutes walk. Worth a trip. Free entry to main museum. (Touring exhibitions are chargeable)
Excellent cafe/restaurant/bar (Tatha).
Check opening times on website.
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V&A Dundee
1 Riverside EsplanadeFive minutes walk. Worth a trip. Free entry to main museum. (Touring exhibitions are chargeable)
Excellent cafe/restaurant/bar (Tatha).
Check opening times on website.
Dundee's own museum. Well worth a look. Interesting building as well as contents. Skip the cafe - service is terrible!
About 10-15 minutes walk
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The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum
MeadowsideDundee's own museum. Well worth a look. Interesting building as well as contents. Skip the cafe - service is terrible!
About 10-15 minutes walk
Verdant Works
West Henderson's WyndThere is a museum detailing the building of the RRS Discovery. Outlining Scott’s journey and the ship’s subsequent journeys, as well as the opportunity to visit the ship.
You can actually see the masts from our balcony!
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Discovery
Riverside DriveThere is a museum detailing the building of the RRS Discovery. Outlining Scott’s journey and the ship’s subsequent journeys, as well as the opportunity to visit the ship.
You can actually see the masts from our balcony!
This is a pleasant 20-30 minute drive away. It is also easily reached by bus or train. It is where Scotland’s famous declaration of freedom, the Declaration of Arbroath, was signed. A visit here could be combined with a trip to the cliffs and the harbour. (See listings)
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Arbroath Abbey
Abbey StreetThis is a pleasant 20-30 minute drive away. It is also easily reached by bus or train. It is where Scotland’s famous declaration of freedom, the Declaration of Arbroath, was signed. A visit here could be combined with a trip to the cliffs and the harbour. (See listings)
Amazing cliff top walk. Easy parking (at foot of cliffs in Victoria Park). Good to combine with visit to harbour and Abbey.
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Arbroath Cliffs
Amazing cliff top walk. Easy parking (at foot of cliffs in Victoria Park). Good to combine with visit to harbour and Abbey.
This is probably the most famous golf course in Scotland, if not the world! Getting to play it requires evidence of your handicap plus luck in a public ballot for tee times. However anyone can walk it on a Sunday, for free! Take photos, or selfies of the famous Swilken Bridge. Enjoy the bracing sea air and the iconic views.
Easy to reach by car, but parking might be difficult. However there are buses every 10 minutes from Dundee bus station, and the course is a short walk from St Andrews bus station.
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Old Course
West Sands RoadThis is probably the most famous golf course in Scotland, if not the world! Getting to play it requires evidence of your handicap plus luck in a public ballot for tee times. However anyone can walk it on a Sunday, for free! Take photos, or selfies of the famous Swilken Bridge. Enjoy the bracing sea air and the iconic views.
Easy to reach by car, but parking might be difficult. However there are buses every 10 minutes from Dundee bus station, and the course is a short walk from St Andrews bus station.
There is o hop on hop off bus that goes around Dundee. The nearest stop is in West Victoria Dock Road, opposite the ApexHotel.
McGill's Group - Xplore Dundee
There is o hop on hop off bus that goes around Dundee. The nearest stop is in West Victoria Dock Road, opposite the ApexHotel.
The oldest warship still afloat. Two minutes walk away. Our building was named after it.
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HMS Unicorn
South Victoria Dock RoadThe oldest warship still afloat. Two minutes walk away. Our building was named after it.
Great views of the city from here. Limited parking at the top. If you have the energy, park at the bottom and walk up (it only takes a few minutes and there is a marked path and stairs).
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Dundee Law
Law RoadGreat views of the city from here. Limited parking at the top. If you have the energy, park at the bottom and walk up (it only takes a few minutes and there is a marked path and stairs).
This is an interesting ruined castle. Tours also let you see the infamous bottle dungeon.
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Schloss St. Andrews
The ScoresThis is an interesting ruined castle. Tours also let you see the infamous bottle dungeon.
Part of the ruined Abbey of St Andrews. Visitors can climb the tower for views of the town and out to sea.
St Rule's Tower
Part of the ruined Abbey of St Andrews. Visitors can climb the tower for views of the town and out to sea.
Food scene
Good pub grub. not expensive 5-10 minutes walk. Open Tuesday - Sunday. Booking recommended for Friday and Saturday.
Porters | Bar & Restaurant
Camperdown StreetGood pub grub. not expensive 5-10 minutes walk. Open Tuesday - Sunday. Booking recommended for Friday and Saturday.
Trades House Bar
40 NethergateExcellent pub grub. Good prices. Nice surroundings - traditional pub. Usually busy.
St Andrews Brewing Co.
2-3 Shore TerraceExcellent food (especially local seafood delicacies) in lovely surroundings. Ideal for lunch if you take a day trip to Arbroath. Views of harbour possible, as is outdoor seating (weather permitting!).
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The Old Boatyard Restaurant
Fishmarket QuayExcellent food (especially local seafood delicacies) in lovely surroundings. Ideal for lunch if you take a day trip to Arbroath. Views of harbour possible, as is outdoor seating (weather permitting!).
Although we have yet to visit, this restaurant has had rave reviews from others. About 5-10 minutes walk from Unicorn Court.
The Selkie
Although we have yet to visit, this restaurant has had rave reviews from others. About 5-10 minutes walk from Unicorn Court.
Gidi Grill Restaurant
We have not yet tried here, but friends who have enjoyed it.
An excellent locally owned and managed Indian buffet restaurant. And the closest (about 5 minutes walk) to the apartment.
Taza
Camperdown StreetAn excellent locally owned and managed Indian buffet restaurant. And the closest (about 5 minutes walk) to the apartment.
Within 5 minutes walk of Unicorn Court, this cafe sells excellent coffee and cakes. Snacks and light meals are available for lunch, and it has a licensed bar. Unfortunately it is not open in the evening..
The Quay
Within 5 minutes walk of Unicorn Court, this cafe sells excellent coffee and cakes. Snacks and light meals are available for lunch, and it has a licensed bar. Unfortunately it is not open in the evening..
Tickety Boo's
51 Commercial StUnusual for its circular bar.
The Phoenix
103 NethergateA good Scottish pub.
Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters
28 Whitehall CresA really good stop for coffee and a snack if you’re in town.
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Going to City Centre
The best way to get to the city centre is to walk along the riverside towards the V & A, and then turn right and walk through the gardens. You will see the rear of the Caird Hall with St Andrews Brewing Company underneath. The City Square is in front of the Caird Hall, with the main shopping precincts across the way and to right and left.
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Bus and Rail stations
The Railway Station is about 7 minutes walk away, opposite the V & A.
The Bus Station is a similar distance, but reached by walking up West Victoria Dock Road, past the Apex Hotel, crossing the main road at the pedestrian crossing, and continuing north up Trades Lane.
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Food shopping
By car, you can reach Tesco supermarket (open late, 7 days a week) by driving up West Victoria Dock Road, turning left, and following signs to Perth. Pass the V&A, go straight on at the lights, past the first roundabout and you’ll see the supermarket on your right. Turn right at the second roundabout into the car park. Fuel is also available there.
On foot, there is a Tesco Metro at the railway station. Walk along the front to the V&A, cross the road and you’ll see it. (About 7 minutes walk). There is also an M & S at Gallagher Retail Park (visible from the apartment) about 10 mins walk.
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Bike Hire
You can hire bikes (and electric bikes) at Dundee Cycle Hub, which is on the Waterfront, about 3 minutes walk away, towards the V & A.
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Further Afield
There are frequent buses to St Andrews, a lovely university town, famous for golf. You can walk around the University gardens, browse little independent shops and enjoy a coffee or tea at one of the numerous cafes. The buses leave Dundee every 10 minutes and take around half an hour.