Dundee City Breaks - Outside the City

Dundee is surround by stunning areas - the Angus Glens, the Cairngorms National Park, the famous Glamis Castle and much more are all nearby and waiting to be explored during your Dundee city break.

Visit Glamis Castle
Set in the rolling hills of Angus, the grandeur of Glamis Castle is unsurpassed. Reached via a mile-long avenue flanked by trees, the castle itself is all spires, turrets, towers and statues. Simply stunning and well worth a visit.
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Beach Walk at Lunan Bay
A hidden gem, Lunan Bay is a beautiful beach with a castle ruin casting its watchful eye out to sea. Popular with surfers and horse riders, shore fishing still takes place here, with nets strung from poles on the beach to trap fish in the falling tide. More info

The Angus Glens & Cairngorms National Park
Britain's largest National Park, this unique wilderness has the largest area of arctic mountain landscape in the UK. It's also home to 25% of Britain's threatened birds, animals, and plants and it encompasses moorlands, forests, rivers, lochs and glens. More info

Angus Pictish Trail and Pictavia
This visitor centre tells you all you need to know about the story of Scotland's ancient Pictish tribes, a warrior people who roamed Angus nearly two thousand years ago. More info

Arbroath Abbey, Signal Tower Museum or Take a Fishing Trip
The ancient town of Arbroath is one of the quirkier parts of Scotland. Famous for its Arbroath Smokies, (if you don't know what they are you simply have to try them!) as well as the Declaration of Arbroath, there's still a great deal to see and do. Near the harbour is the Signal Tower Museum, built in 1813 as the shore station for the Bell Rock lighthouse, and the Abbey is a great place to visit. More info

Broughty Ferry
Known as "the jewel in Dundee's crown", its fine seafront esplanade and sweeping sands provide the perfect place for a relaxing stroll or a quiet picnic. Situated just four miles to the east of Dundee, it was once the home to the wealthy jute barons who built Dundee's textile fortunes. A beautiful place for a day out. More info

East Neuk of Fife
An area of Scotland that's steeped in history, the Kingdom of Fife has some of the most picturesque towns and villages in the nation. Situated on the east coast, there are a vast range of attractions and facilities on offer including quiet secluded spots, spectacular sea views and ruined castles. More info