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Angus & Dundee - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks, Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
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attractions in Angus & Dundee are listed. Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
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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.
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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.
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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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Family Fun Park
Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Road,
Dundee
Tel: 01382 200225 Fax: 01382
431810
E-mail:
camperdownpark@dundeecity.gov.uk
Web:
www.camperdownpark.com
Theme park with a rollercoaster, dodgems, family
swing, children's rides and slides, boating
lake, mini-bikes, trampolines, train ride and
catering.
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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.
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Camperdown Country Park
Coupar Angus Road, Dundee
Tel: 01382 431818 Fax: 01382
431810
E-mail:
camperdownpark@dundeecity.gov.uk
Web:
www.camperdownpark.com
The largest public park in Dundee features
include rare trees, 18 hole golf course,
horseriding, tennis and award-winning adventure
playground.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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