City of Dundee, Historicaly part of Angus, Scotland

Explore Dundee (Angus) Seaside, Beaches and Coast

Dundee is Scotland's fourth largest city and one of the council areas in Scotland. For ease of use of our maps and coast search tools we have included it within Angus which it was histroically part of. Dundee is a good base for activities with watersports off the coast off Angus, hillwalking amongst the hills and glens, explore the industrial heritage and history of the city or enjoy the watrerfront.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 10 beaches in Angus. You can even take a look at our list of Angus dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Dundee Angus Coast Map

Dundee Angus Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Broughty Ferry Beach

Broughty Ferry beach is a sandy beach in a former fishing village. Facilities include parking, toilets, cafe/restaurants, wind break hire, museum, children’s Play area and you have a promenade giving access to the beach and views across the Tay estuary. Read more…
History and heritage

Discovery Point

Discovery Point is home to the world-famous RRS Discovery. Visit the ship that took Scott and Shackleton to Antarctica in 1901! Find out about the Heroes of the Ice who braved the harsh conditions of the Antarctic and hear their stories first hand. We also have home-baking in our café and exclusive gifts in our Gift Shop. Read more…
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Howff Burial Ground

The Howff is a burial ground in the city of Dundee, established in 1564, it has one of the most important collections of tombstones in Scotland. The land of the burial ground was part of the Franciscan (Greyfriars) Monastery until the Scottish Reformation. In 1564 Mary, Queen of Scots granted the land to the burgh of Dundee, for use as Read more…
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Broughty Ferry lifeboat station

Broughty Ferry lifeboat station was established around 1828. Read more…
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Claypotts Castle

Claypotts Castle is a late medieval castle and it is one of the best-preserved examples of a 16th-century Z-plan tower house in Scotland. The castle was originally built by John Strachan around 1569–1588 and consists of projecting towers at opposite sides of a rectangular main block, known as a Z-plan tower house. This was a popular design in the 16th Read more…
History and heritage

McManus Galleries and Museum

The McManus Galleries and Museum is located in a Victorian Gothic building, the galleries offer a fascinating insight into Dundee through exhibitions of art, history and the environment. The McManus also hosts special exhibitions, along with creative learning and events programme each year. Read more…
Beach

Monifieth Sands Beach

Monifieth Sands a stretch of beach on the north shore of the Firth of Tay, It stretches from from Barnhill in the west to the Barry Sands in the east. Popular with kitesurfers and windsurfers. Read more…
History and heritage

Mills Observatory

The Mills Observatory in Dundee was the first purpose-built public astronomical observatory in the UK. Built in 1935, the observatory is classically styled in sandstone and has a distinctive 7m dome, which houses a Victorian refracting telescope, a small planetarium, and display areas. The display area is split into two parts. The main area in the centre of the building Read more…
History and heritage

Verdant Jute Works Museum

Verdant Works tells the story of Dundee’s industrial textile heritage in the setting of a beautifully refurbished Mill building. Seen how the mill workers lived and worked, explore this amazing building, see (and hear) the machines at work, and step back to a time.. Read more…
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Tay Bridge

The Tay Bridge carries the railway across the Firth of Tay in Scotland between Dundee and the suburb of Wormit in Fife. Its span is 2.75 miles (4.43 kilometres). Read more…
Things to see and do

Desperate Dan Statue

This Desperate Dan statue is in the centre of Dundee. Desperate Dan can be seen with Minnie the Minx, and a dog. Read more…
History and heritage

HMS Unicorn

HMS Unicorn is a surviving sailing frigate of the successful Leda class. She is one of the six oldest ships in the world, and one of the last intact warships from the age of sail. Read more…
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