Angus & Dundee

Sensation: Dundee

Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB
Tel: 01382 228800
E-mail: staff@sensation.org.uk
Web: www.sensation.org.uk

Over 80 interactive exhibits providing a hands-on experience for the whole family. Explore the world through the six themed zones of sound, touch, light, taste and smell, temperature and position.

The Famous Grouse Experience

Glenturret Distillery, The Hosh, Crieff, PH7 4HA
Tel: 01764 656565
E-mail: shop@thefamousgrouse.com
Web: www.thefamousgrouse.com

Learn the secrets of Scotland's The Famous Grouse blended whisky, with attractions including guided tours, free tasting, restaurant and retail outlet.

Mills Observatory

Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee, DD2 2UB
Tel: 01382 435967    Fax: 01382 435962
E-mail: mills.observatory@dundeecity.gov.uk
Web: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/mills

As the nights draw in, make your way to the Mills Observatory for an unobstructed view of the winter skies. Stare spellbound at the Milky Way in the comfort of Britain's only full-time public observatory. Entry is Free to the Observatory and displays. A small charge applies to group visits and public Planetarium Shows.

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Barnhill Rock Garden

The Esplanade, Barnhill, By Broughty Ferry, Dundee
Web: www.dundeecity.gov.uk

Rock garden with a selection of plants and flowers from all over the world. Water features, and a woodland walk.

Camperdown Country Park

Coupar Angus Road, Dundee, DD2 4TF
Tel: 01382 431818    Fax: 01382 431810
E-mail: leisure.communities@dundeecity.gov.uk
Web: www.camperdownpark.com

The largest public park in Dundee, offering a fantastic range of activities and events, including nature trails, an 18-hole golf course, pirate-themed play area, pitch n putt, a wildlife centre and much more...!

Clatto Country Park

Dalmahoy Drive, Dundee
Tel: 01382 436505    
E-mail: kevin.gosling@dundeecity.gov.uk

Park & woodland area featuring visitors' centre, childrens' play areas, picnic and barbecue site.

Forfar Loch Visitor Centre

Craig o' Loch Road, Forfar,  DD8 1BT
Tel: 01307 461118

Country Park with  woodlands, loch and grassland habitats, with guided walks and events organised by the Ranger service .

Monikie Country Park

Monikie, Angus, DD5 3QN
Tel: 01382 370202

Monikie Country Park is composed of reservoirs, woodland and parkland and features angling, guided walks, watersports and birdwatching.

The Law

Dundee
Web: www.monikie.org.uk

The highest point in Dundee and the location of a volcanic plug and the site of an ancient hill fort.

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Balgavies Loch

A932, 4 miles east of Forfar
Tel: 0131 312 7765    Fax: 0131 312 8705
Web: www.swt.org.uk

A series of wetlands, fen and woodland featuring a diversity of wildlife, from water beetles to the huge skeins of wild geese.

Camperdown Wildlife Centre

Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Road, Dundee
Tel: 01382 431811    Fax: 01382 431810
E-mail: camperdownpark@dundeecity.gov.uk
Web: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/camperdown

50 species of animals, including brown bears, lynx, wolves and ring-tailed lemurs, along with refreshments, shop, and picnic area.

Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre

Rossie Braes, Montrose, DD10 9TJ
Tel: 01674 676336
Web: www.swt.org.uk

Tidal mudflats, with large flocks of wintering wildfowl and waders. The centre features 3 remote video cameras, a shop, videos, displays, and a classroom.

Mountains Animal Sanctuary

Milton of Ogil, Glenogil, Forfar, DD8 3SQ
Tel: 01356 650258
E-mail: frasermas@aol.com

A home for for rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. Further attractions include guided tours, picnic area, adoption scheme, with gifts for sale.

RSPB Loch of Kinnordy Nature Reserve

Kinnordy, Angus
Tel: 01738 630783
E-mail: rspb.scotland@rspb.org.uk
Web: www.rspb.org.uk

The lochs, mires and fens of the reserve are home to ducks, gulls, grebes and ospreys.

Seaton Cliffs Nature Trail

Arbroath, Angus
Tel: 0131 312 7765    Fax: 0131 312 8705
Web: www.swt.org.uk

Red sandstone cliffs with marine plants, seabirds, cliff-nesting house martins, and butterflies.