Discovering the City of Discovery - a two day whistle-stop tour of Dundee Scotland

Join me on a tour of Dundonian delights as I explore the attractions both well and not so well-known! We'll visit ships, museums, statues, football stadiums and a whole lot more. Why not come along and see what Scotland's 4th largest city has to offer.
Local legend Eric Gudmunsen has generously allowed me to use his music for this video - check out his music at ericgudmunsen.com - he has a new album releasing soon too and I'll be buying it for sure!
End Credits song: 'The Dundee Fowk Sang'.
Other music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
Hi, I’m Steve. I am a travel reviewer and post my trip reports here on KZbin. I pay for my own travel and produce my own videos. If you have any questions about my journeys or travel advice in general, please drop me a comment - I do read every single one. I’d also love to hear any recommendations you may have for future content, or why not challenge me to try something a little out of the ordinary! If you are looking to collaborate on any type of project, I’d love to hear from you - email me your ideas and hopefully we can work together in the future.
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[@alicja4139]

Big THANK YOU to Eric Gudmunsen for allowing to use his song in the video! Love it😁

[@steve-marsh]

Here here! Cheers Eric! :)

[@finlaycameron7855]

How did you get that version of the song all the ones i can find are just not that good quality

[@dundoniandean]

A fantastic tour of my hometown. Thanks very much for giving it the airing it deserves, Steve. I’m a long way from home these days, but it’s always great to see Dundee and its history in particular. Love your videos! 👌

[@dundeeguy]

Hey dean how are you ? 😊

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Dean! You have a great place to call home :)

[@dundeeguy]

@@steve-marsh he is australia now steve , we grew up together on the same street in Dundee 😊

[@TheStonecoldloner]

@@steve-marsh yeah he does have a great place to all home Australia not an absolute dump in dumpdee

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

I've been to Dundee a few times, but never actually discovered the Discovery. I've been missing out on something, so thanks for the fine video. I agree with your comments about the V&A. I visited the V&A last year when they hosted a dance club special exhibition, and although interesting enough, I felt they could have gone one step further. I felt the open spaces in the exhibition areas were used to 'pad-out' the displays, when in actual fact much more could have been included.

[@steve-marsh]

Yes I’ve enjoyed your Dundee videos, including the one when you had the bad luck of the fire alarm! On my visit there wasn’t even an extra exhibition on like in your one, so it was even MORE empty!

[@Martin1969dd4]

The dragon statue is about the legend of the 9 maidens.. A farmer sent his daughter to get water from the well and she never returned so he sent his next daughter and she also never returned after they had all been sent and never came back he went to the well to look for them. He found them all dead with a dragon next to the well. He ran for help and the town people chased the dragon. A guy called Martin caught up and killed the dragon. There is a stone outside Dundee in a field that is said is where the dragon fell..

[@johnbyrondick7248]

The 'Baldragon' there's a carved standing stone just outside the north of the city where the beast was meant to have been slain.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for this! Never knew this story!

[@milgeekmedia]

ALSO, the dragon became the symbol for the Dundee Corporation when the town had the old green buses. I grew up in Dundee in the 1960s and the dragon was on the side of all the buses before they changed to the modern blue city branding.

[@Paninari79]

@@steve-marsh you were so close and never visited the Auld Tram 🚃 right next to it

[@StevieMac1690]

32 year old Dundonian just finding this out now.

[@monkeymagic4555]

Charity shops...Unfortunately in the modern day no such thing money grabbing tax dodging self serving schemes on the most part by a HUGE margin....Surprised this has not been closed in on yet to actually be what they are supposed to be!

[@benodlin110]

These videos are always fun to watch, even though I’m from Scotland it makes me very proud and you are class at showing all these amazing places. Hope to see you up in Aberdeen at some point

[@77smp]

What I can tell you is that the Pret in Aberdeen is listed as being shut on a Saturday, which it isn't.... And you've also got the Gregg's at the bus station which does fine 7am (ish)food... For those that have a Pret subscription and a fondness for Gregg's...🤔😉😊

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! An Aberdeen video is in the planning stages right now :)

[@steve-marsh]

Love it Michelle! :D

[@brucie-of-bangor528]

Dundee - home of flax, Beano, William McGonagall's dreadful poetry and Marmalade. Thanks for a really interesting look around, Steve; it's a "must visit" city. And I agree with your comment on the V&A, so many museums & galleries around the world devote far too much to restaurants and cafe's than to their core business; exhibits.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along :) So true re the V&A!!!

[@drsteele]

I was at the V&A pre pandemic and was similarly disappointed. You enter to a big massive open central space and then the exhibitions area in contrast just seems so small.

[@steve-marsh]

So true! Glad it's not just me!

[@jimhankinson4428]

I've never been to Dundee, and now I must go. When I was a boy growing up in London I used to love going to look at 'Discovery' when she was moored on the Embankment by Waterloo Bridge. It's good to see her so well looked after.

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Briiliant Song by Eric Gudsmunsen! Scottish and Nordic combined eh! Winderful! 😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙋

[@steve-marsh]

Absolute legend!

[@coldennis6089]

That bought back memories. I found Scots ship very interesting, and well preserved. Thank you .

[@biggles1222]

Love these videos Steve. I’ve been living abroad for over a year now and your videos transport me home. Thank you for your efforts❤️

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much an absolute pleasure to bring you home on these wee adventures :)

[@lwhlwh9701]

just wanted to let you know, we visited Dundee today thanks to your Dundee video! Thanks! What a great place!

[@77smp]

🤔🤨....I've been to Dundee a few times and yet you've made it seem more interesting than it has any right to be!😉 Not even a mention of Sir Clive Sinclair... Gnasher, Dennis and some cow pie please... Yes, the first time I went was for the V&A, yes I did leave disappointed... Days out is a good tip. Thanks 👍 The Apex is good, the Malmaison not so much... Finally, the quality of your content is wonderful and improving exponentially. It must take a lot of time, effort and passion... p.s... I still prefer Inverness though, (not weekends) and who wants to go to Perth!😊

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I'll need to go to Perth now and give it a chance :) Thanks so much by the way Michelle, I can't even tell you how long these take to put together, so truly appreciate the comments!

[@bobhewings6812]

Another interesting video Steve. I fully agree with you about the V&A museum, very impressive outside and a real disappointment inside. I did spot one thing inside though that gave me a possible topic for a future video from you, The Falkirk Wheel and a wee wander along the canal to the Kelpie's maybe.Two incredible structures that are pretty close together and are incredible structures. Stay safe mate.

[@sheenamaclean8324]

In think you mean The Kelpies, but I'm sure it was just a typo. An excellent suggestion by the way!

[@bobhewings6812]

Thank you Sheena, you are correct I did mean Kelpie's but did not read it through.Take care.

[@steve-marsh]

Fantastic idea to combine the 2 as a single video with a wander in-between! In my head now, will try to do it soon on a sunny day :)

[@michaelscott2789]

I've been to Dundee a lot back in the 80's. It was train station then Dens park or Tannadice. My last visit 4 years back (football again) surprised me. It looked so different and this vlog has left me very surprised. Isn't it a great city and worth a good visit. Love it and ANOTHER Steve Marsh day trip I'll be taking. Totally surprised by this city.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, it's still a wee bit rough around the edges, but what a transformation from not so long ago!

[@shirleyboy8859]

Looks like a wonderful City Steve..... Have you been watching Michel Portillo on his train journey round Scotland ... It is very good.. you might pick up some ideas of places to go.... :-))))

[@steve-marsh]

I haven't, but my dad keeps me up-to-speed on the series, really want to watch it! :)

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Oh this was marvelous Steve thank you! I've only ever driven through Dundee about 15 year ago, so to see your video now in February 2024 will encourage me to go back. And get a proper Dundee cake! That charity shop was a Wow! As for the donuts? If there is one smell that reminds me of the seaside it's freshly made donuts! Walton on the Naze comes to mind. 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙋

[@ozgirl45]

Another wonderful video. Dundee looks really charming so thanks for taking us along!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Heather! It's a wee bit scruffy around the edges as a city, but once you scratch the surface it's a wonderful place!

[@kevjaffray]

I really enjoy your city/town walk-arounds Steve and you found a mosaic commemorating one of my ancestors, Grissel Jaffray 🙂. I'm not too sure I'd be welcome there 😂. What are the chances of an Aberdeen tour in the near future? Grissel's home city and the seat of Jaffray power in the 1600s.

[@steve-marsh]

Wow! Thanks so much, but now I feel even MORE embarrassed about my pronunciation! An Aberdeen tour is in early planning stages, it will definitely happen in some form this year :)

[@geoffdundee]

Kev Jaffray Many years ago my friend had a pub in Dundee called Grissel Jaffrays :)

[@janetturner7489]

Been through Dundee loads of times but never stopped off there. Looks like it's worth doing. Another comment mentions the Castle Museum in York with 2 streets exhibited there. Great! Steve York is a fab city, you should go there, take Alicja with you! I had a laugh when you were on HMS Unicorn, I'm a 5ft shortie, so I'd have been ok. 🤣

[@steve-marsh]

Haha trust me, you'd struggle there too! :) Oh, agreed - York is fantastic - Alicja has seen so little of England and really want to spend some time there this year. York would be a perfect place to start!

[@Luvr-wv9hv]

Steve, Thanks for taking us along to showcase another outstanding Scottish city! Great video!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ColinSlocombe]

Sorry for my very messages Steve but I am a Welshmun after all 😊

[@janicetaylor2025]

Oh wow, what a great little city. You're making our list of places to visit even longer Steve! Think I'll have to start buying lottery tickets. Beautiful and interesting little museums. Brent would love those ships! Thanks for these wonderful tours, we learn so much. Oh, I miss the days when I could eat warm donuts. Looking forward to your next adventure! 😁

[@steve-marsh]

Ahhhh can still taste the wonderful donuts! The ships were incredible, and I've been watching so many documentaries about their history ever since!

[@robertbell2524]

That was great Steve. It's a long time since I've been to Dundee. I used to go in the late 70's early 80's & I did think it was an attractive city at that time. I went later after returning to Scotland in 1991 & thought it was even more attractive; the area by the water was being more developed. Your video encourages me to want to visit Dundee again; it now looks like a beautiful city & full of interest for me. The ships look very interesting. I wonder if the Unicorn was once docked at Irvine in not very good shape, & is that where the Irvine ship ended up & is now an interesting museum? I may be way off track here. I remember the statue of Desperate Dan. Your room looked well worth the money! If you return to Dundee try to see Claypotts Castle; it's quaint, & I believe it's up a hill somewhere. And Broughty Ferry is worth a visit; there is an interesting castle there too. Thanks for that Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Robert! I'm a Dundee convert for sure, for me it was a lot cooler than I remember. Broughty Ferry was on the list of things to do for sure but I just ran out of time (and energy!) Great city though and definitely under appreciated in my opinion. And I believe this is the sunniest part of Scotland as well!

[@robbojax2025]

Loved it. I visited Discovery when it was moored on the Thames in London many moons ago. It looks in better shape now. Well done Dundee.

[@steve-marsh]

I didn't even realise it used to live there! Been watching so much online about its history since I visited :)

[@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233]

Back in the 1980s, I dropped my motorbike on some gravel. Dundee had the nearest garage and they fixed the broken indicator there and then. Good people so why haven’t I been back? After seeing your video, that’s the question I need to answer. BTW, if I remember Drachinifel correctly, one of the reasons for having low decks in warships was to keep the centre of gravity down. Vasa had taller decks for improved comfort for lofty Scandinavians and she capsized first time out.

[@steve-marsh]

Fantastic info! Cheers for that - I really love the design of these old ships!

[@ColinSlocombe]

Not a bad price for a Dundee cake

[@ColinSlocombe]

A very mix and Marsh

[@leslieelizabeth219]

I absolutely love Shackleton and Hurley. Thank you. If I ever get back to Scotland one it will be a must. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺 You must visit HMS Victory at Portsmouth. It’s really interesting and worth a visit.

[@teenashanaz970]

Thanks a lot, i am international student who living here about 5 months, but never know about these beautiful sights which u showed in ur video, now m aware about these places and sure visit soon. Thanks again.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Teena! I hope you're having a wonderful time in Scotland! I am actually thinking to make a 'Part Two' to this one, so much to see in Dundee :)

[@oklibrarian]

I studied abroad in Dundee from 1996-1997--it's one of my five favorite cities on the planet and not (just) for sentimental reasons. Thanks for this video and I can't wait for part two!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Sarah! Yes - a part two DEFO happening sometime :)

[@mattgowans5121]

As also as a Dundonian im proud of this city.... In someplaces

[@barbaram5214]

Steve, I’m late in watching this (August 2024) but I’m starting to plan a trip to Scotland next summer. Might sound strange to some but I’m thinking of staying in Dundee for a few days (instead of Edinburgh) as a base for day trips to St. Andrews and Glamis Castle (Queen Mother’s former home) and also see the sights you’ve shown in Dundee. I visited Edinburgh last year and it’s beautiful but hotels are SO expensive. I’ll also stay in Glasgow and Inverness and travel around by train and bus. Thanks to you for all your wonderful videos - and thanks to Scott also for his great videos, too.

[@deeser]

I grew bilingually in Germany and went to a normal local Junior school, so wasn't taught English. To my mum's horror she found me trying to teach myself to read English through Oor Wullie annuals, so good too see him flying dragons theses days! :D

[@steve-marsh]

Ach, jings, help ma boab! :D Brilliant Duncan! :)

[@Gorantaylis]

So depressing to see how far Dundee is ahead of Aberdeen. About time we saw some investment in the North East.

[@steve-marsh]

Hard to disagree! If the investment doesn't come, I fear for the future of such a great city!

[@bmaspen95]

Hi Steve, Thank you as always for your videos. I have been to Dundee a couple of times but now feel like I haven't lol another trip brewing. Steve you are one of scotlands best kept secrets it's like having your own tour guide of our beautiful country. It's a pleasure watching thanks again.

[@steve-marsh]

Brian - thank you SO much! :)

[@georges1031]

Brilliant! I'm from Belfast. But my Son has lived in Dundee for around a Decade. Him and his Uni Grad Mates have their own Software Company. 'PUNY ASTRONAUT'. Their Debut Game 'SKYE' Will be released on Nintendo Switch... 22/23. So Thank you, Dundee. I'll return very soon. P.S I love Edinburgh, too. I've visited 6 times! Since November 2021. Keep up the Great Work, Sir...O

[@steve-marsh]

Fantastic! I'll be looking out for their game and wish them the best of luck!

[@lorip2835]

Thanks for this video, Steve! From an American who has only been to Edinburgh, once...but absolutely adored it...we love your videos, you've really helped us plan for future visits. We cannot wait to come back! You and Alicja's trip to Orkney is probably our very favorite of your videos, although we have enjoyed them all, and we re-watch many of them! Best wishes to you both for a lovely 2022, and thank you again. This is the absolute best of KZbin, as far as we're concerned. (and we always chat with the cats we see on our travels, also!)

[@steve-marsh]

Awww thanks SO much, and all the best with getting over here again soon :) We can't wait for the weather to improve a bit and get out to explore more, we loved Orkney too but the plan is to do a couple of big trips to Skye and Shetland too! Thanks again for your support of the channel from us both :)

[@ICR68]

Two of the happiest years of my life living in Broughty Ferry and working on board the HMS Frigate Unicorn!

[@rogertaboyle1]

Great Video & agree about the V&A ( style over substance) Other places to visit include the Verdant Works,Camperdown Park and Broughty Ferry

[@Kent.]

Minecraft is Swedish. Mojang Studios based in Stockholm.

[@ColinSlocombe]

Beautiful ship Steve

[@ryandunphy60]

A great video here and just wanted to say that I have recently discovered your videos Steve and let me tell you they definitely do not disappoint! You’ve just earned a new subscriber! Keep up the great content bud! 😃👍

[@steve-marsh]

Ryan, welcome aboard and thank you so much for the support! Every one of you who press 'subscribe' make a massive difference to getting my videos out there via the mysterious KZbin algorithm, so appreciate it massively! Hopefully more videos on the way soon...

[@nicolabray2732]

Me too🙌🏻

[@jeffbguarino]

50 quid for a hotel ? I first had to check what a "quid" was. I suspected that it was a British Pound, But I was not 100% sure. I had to stop the video and check. Then come back. That is way too much for a hotel, one person ? I was in Switzerland in 2011 and just on trip and stayed near the airport at a Holiday Inn Express and it was kind of expensive, Just one night so I paid it . We went downtown and walking around. I walked into a nice hotel to ask the price, 650 francs per night. Mcdonalds , 1 big mac an filet and drink 25 francs. That was about $20 US. Everything sky high prices.

[@Bloom_LaurieSoileau]

I support your assessment, despite not having been there. A *Design* museum should indicate “Form Follows Function”, this artist’s opinion. My dad’s a rocket scientist/engineer; he instilled us w a strong sense of good design (good on multiple levels). This place surely doesn’t seem to bear that out. 😔

[@berwynbabb1063]

Just been on the Unicorn web page. Worth a glance for the history of Frigate rigging. Started life with 3, but down to 1 and the foc’sle when it arrived in Aberdeen. Still think it’s a great video. Thanks. Berwyn

[@DH.2016]

When I visited the V&A, I also felt that, for a museum, the building itself was "half the show" (nevertheless, another good video tour, thanks 👍).

[@andymack5093]

Well done Steve & Alicja and a big Hi from NZ. My Scottish Uncle took me there (sadly, quite a few years ago now) where with my cousin we had a great day in Dundee, with a lot of the time spent on RRS Discovery. The many museums and exhibits of Scotland are the best in the world. I hope you get to the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther one day, I went back twice it was so good, (10 out of 10 for authenticity and feeling of belonging). Hopefully the world returns to some sort of normal, where safe and unrestricted travel allows one to return. Keep up the great Videos !

[@steve-marsh]

What a great shout on Anstruther Andy, cheers! Added to the list now :) And a big hi right back at you from us both!

[@user-vt9um8mv4t]

The city is run into the ground with beggars and junkies and the council have alot to answer for the decline of the city there shutting everything down which is such a shame the next thing on the hit list is caird park golf course and the millqs observatory

[@haraldtheyounger5504]

The second guy at 3:47 looked like Billy MacKenzie of The Associates, who of course hailed from Dundee too, must have been one of his old uncles.

[@stevencrighton6890]

The V&A is in my opinion a waste. Was very disappointed when i went yesterday and ive spoke to several people who felt it was underwhelming. Building looks great but apart from that it's nothing special

[@dom1310df]

My local council privatised its (already small) museum, and the new operator converted half the exhibition space to a cafe.

[@michaellawrence9559]

I remember being at my cousins wedding reception on the unicorn I don’t know if they still do it these days because that was about 30 years ago but I remember the older ones struggling to get up and down the top deck under the influence of a few shandy’s 😂

[@doubledutch13]

Despite being a Fifer I’ve worked out of Dundee a long long time. Let’s say the bridge home is good 😂 tbf I love the Mills Observatory on Balgay hill to the west of the Law. You still produce good videos Steve, thanks. 9/10 - you know why lol

[@steve-marsh]

Haha indeed I do! :D Cheers John!

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Steve, when you were having breakfast in the hotel, was that a poster you were sitting next to or wallpaper! It actually looked like art in oils! X🙋

[@colins2324]

Totally agree on the V&A glorified gift shop/cafe. Much preferred the mcmanus.

[@steve-marsh]

Here here! Glad it's not just me!

[@teatimetel174]

the charity shop on reform street used to be specsavers and when they moved in they discovered that amazing ceiling you see in the video.

[@steve-marsh]

Imagine covering up that ceiling!!!

[@teatimetel174]

@@M124M i think it was.

[@jamessykes8990]

I see you have another "Newfie" hat on in this video, another cracker. Jimmy and David.

[@wyrmie84]

Fantastic video! Great Song !

[@jenniferproudfoot5980]

Steve,Look up 11 weird and wonderful statues of Dundee.

[@stuartlydes-uings1876]

Dundee of course the hometown of Dennis The Menace, Gnasher, Walter The Softie and Minnie The Mind etcetera.

[@gdparry2727]

Visited the V+A in London once, didn't care for it. Preferred British and War museums.

[@ColinSlocombe]

For a very short time nice exhibition Steve 👌

[@marceloguaraldo]

Guy I was in Dundee a month ago, but I didn´t see a lot of things that you showed in this video. Thanks

[@christinehodge3608]

Beautiful old ship,good video

[@BADBHOY03]

The video you are looking for is Dock transfer off dundee 🦄 you can clearly see the mast 👍🏻

[@Ehehtihtahhh]

I agree with your v&a comments. Empty box

[@NordicPolestar]

Come on, let's rake in those 30K subs for Steve asap. Thank you for another wonderful video Steve, such a delight to see these places through your lens.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! Your help getting me to that milestone is super-appreciated!

[@allnightmike8374]

At 9mins 01 you missed the no pasaran plaque on the ground

[@nicolek4076]

Your films are always a delight. You deserve many more viewers. I once went to Dundee and thoroughly enjoyed it. At the time all cash machines bearing the NCR label were made/assembled there.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Nicole! Really appreciate it :) and a fantastic wee nugget of info as well :)

[@davidlittle7182]

Played in a couple of BB band comps at the Caird Hall. Credentials eh

[@hughrainbird43]

Thank you for another fascinating tour of a Scottish city. Makes me want to take another trip up north. concentrating on the cities rather than the coast and the sea, as I did in the 1980's. I was taken on a visit to the "Discovery" as a boy in the 1950's when she was still moored alongside the Thames Embankment, and your video brought it all back. I particularly remember all the marvellous wooden panelling in the living quarters, which must have gone a little way towards insulating the ship in those Polar regions. More comfortable than the "Unicorn", that's for sure! Imagine negotiating those low decks just by the light of lanterns and tallow candles, as one would have to have done in the days of sail. There is some truth in that the population's average height was a little shorter back in those days, but many seamen were quite tall. I remember from my visits to HMS "Victory" in Portsmouth that her gunrooms and below decks are equally as " low headroom" and I think it's more to do with Naval architecture and the need to create the most effective "broadside" array of gunnery, while keeping the ship's freeboard to a minimum that leads to the cramped conditions. At action stations, even the captain's quarters would be cleared for action, and small "stern chaser"cannon mounted to fire through apertures in the ornate windows of the stern, which I believe were known as "gingerbreads". The streets that you passed through on your way to visit the "Unicorn" looked as it they had their own history to tell. I understand that Dundee's fortunes were made from whaling, jute import, and the manufacture of "sweeties", including Keillor's Marmalade and obviously Dundee cake! I remember that in my decades of working in advertising press production, I dispatched much "copy" to the ornate D.C. Thomson offices in 185 Fleet Street, which I believe was the last journalistic office still operating in that famous street before it closed some years ago. I used to get the Hulton "Eagle" comic whose heroes were Dan Dare, and Luck of the Legion, but I often borrowed my mates' copies of the "Beano" and "DandY" at school. The crossing of the Tay Bridge by that footway, high over the water, with streams of traffic hurtling by on either side doesn't appeal to me at all, and of course there's the tragic history of the first railway bridge across the Tay to be reminded of. What a pity that the V&A failed to live up to your expectations, perhaps a case of the packaging being more impressive than the contents! The building is certainly an amazing piece of modern architecture, and I have to say that its more traditionally housed counterpart in Kensington is one of my favourite London museums. Thanks again for taking us on another of your always very original excursions.

[@steve-marsh]

Fantastic comments as always Hugh! You really are reminded though on those old ships how they were built 100% for warfare over welfare! I couldn't stop imagining how it would have been as I walked around. I am sad I didn't have more time to explore the Discovery though, both ship and museum as they looked so good and I've been watching a good few documentaries on her voyages since.

[@hughrainbird43]

@@steve-marsh "Scott of the Antarctic", together with the Titanic tragedy were two episodes which occurred in my Mother's early years, and made a great impression on her, as she talked a lot about hem to me when I was a boy. Peter Scott, the wildlife artist and son of the explorer was the guest of honour when my primary school was officially re-opened in 1955, after we'd moved into the new buildings from the "huts" we'd previously occupied.

[@saltburner2]

The Discovery must have been one of the last ships built to be powered by both sail and steam.

[@happysporran]

It's ridiculous, I've never been to Dundee....I need to sort that out!

[@ianhicks619]

Thanks. Discovered your site recently and have been riveted ever since. Particularly grateful as I am not as active as I used to be and miss the days of wild adventure. You bring it to my desk. Cheers Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Welcome aboard and very much appreciated Ian!

[@Ehehtihtahhh]

You could do a 10 best Dundee pubs. Many of the best have gone though

[@stephenborland8129]

Yes Perth inhabitants think Perth is great and above Dundee ……eh right yer toons pish went there on a night oot and never lasted a night😂😂

[@victoriakendrick6906]

Caird Hall....don't forget Susan Boyle played here just before covid struck to a sell out audience ....I was there!.

[@steve-marsh]

No way! I didn’t even realise!!!!

[@ColinSlocombe]

Steve you have a great Scottish accent I love it

[@Captainslinkys]

I love Steve’s pronunciation of getting some fud and look at this old hoose!

[@carolineburton4521]

What was the charity shop called in Dundee that you visited?

[@krispage6620]

hope you got paid for this promotional BS. large employers are dying one by one

[@cbeuck5024]

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[@steve-marsh]

Wow! Hey, have you watched Paul Lucas video crossing Australia by train? It looks SPECTACULAR!

[@debbiehill369]

I agree the V&A is beautiful but inside is such a waste of space. 😮

[@magicalucem3034]

This has to be the best and funniest and most enjoyable of your videos that I have watched so far, but I tend to think that after every new video of yours that I watch. I have a gentle suspicion that all the official Dundee tour guides have taken themselves out and drowned themselves in the Tay in shame. This is so full of enthusiasm and fun. As a sasanach all I knew about Dundee was Marmalade and Cake .. both known as Winston Churchill's favourite luxuries. They and Dundee of course helped win the war ! Though you missed finding the Keiller Marmalde factory, if it is still there? I had no idea that Desperate Dan nor The Lemmings were from Dundee...bring it on ! I do get a sneaky feeling though, that you might be spinning me a yarn...The world's closest rival football stadia...oh right. Did The Beatles only ever perform in Scotland? and is the unicorn really the national animal of Scotland? Or are you secretly Homer Simpson? After the planet's most luxurious charity shop...no doubt a UNESCO world heritage charity shop...amazing... and bronzes of polar bears chasing locals... I just couldn't stop laughing. A brilliant video. Thank You 😊 You should be the Ambassador for Dundee or the whole of Scotland... You are beyond brilliant. This is the wittiest of you tube channels. Thank You again for this charming cameo of Dundee... Beyond Fantastic.

[@steve-marsh]

Wow thanks so much! Your comment is better than my video for sure! Really appreciate it, a great read :)

[@ronaldfarrell8280]

I agree 100 per cent V and A very disappointed,Macmanus was an absolute delight my favourite museum in Scotland.👍🇬🇧

[@steve-marsh]

So true! :)

[@geoffdundee]

Regards the Robert Burns statue.......there is another 3 copies...one in central park NY,Dunedin new zealand and another at thames embankment London.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for the info Geoff! I'll try to get to them all one day :)

[@oggie1967]

Not sure why Dundee gets such a bad rep, We live up in Royal Deeside and would rather head to Dundee for a weekend away to chill than Aberdeen! Love the fowk, the restaurants & the abundance of places to stay!👍😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@steve-marsh]

Hard to disagree mate!

[@wdh47211]

A new post. Thanks I needed that today. It's been a shit day. Hope you are well and staying warm...

[@steve-marsh]

Glad it helped :) Aw the best to you!

[@gavinhind5521]

I must admit I was not impressed with V&A seems to be all outside but no inside The term I came up with is all fur coat an nae knickers. Looks like you could get all the knickers you needed at FAB chaeity ahop you found.. All else seemed great to me and somwthing else to add to the list Didnt know of the PC games history. Another cracking video Steve VG 10|10

[@steve-marsh]

Haha perfect description Gavin! Wish I had that in mind when recording :D

[@alanjrobertson]

Re the V&A - I've found a large chunk of the exhibition space is given over to the signature paid for exhibitions - if you don't go to them then you're missing out on about 2/3rds if the exhibit space. They've had some superb ones like Ocean Liners, Robots, Games Design, etc. If there's one that takes your fancy then definitely worth returning to see the full museum 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Looks like I just had bad timing eh?! Cheers Alan!

[@Scrimblescromble]

Hoping to go uni here! Wonderful video!!

[@PavlosPapageorgiou]

I'm sorry to say it because it's your city: To me as an immigrant Dundee feels dreary and depressing despite the V&A or other attempts to uplift it. The McManus is a true museum, but still it brings respect more than love for the city and the people who worked in its industries. Especially towards the end of your video where you visit the football ground and those (to my eyes) absolutely horrible comic characters, I just feel depression creeping in and want to run away as fast as possible. Maybe it's me, but I've heard of native born people feeling the same. It seems that Fife alternates one rich aristocrat town with one bleak industrial city. Dundee feels like the poor cousin of St Andrews. You could accuse the other of being posh fluff (it is) but really why does Scotland have to be so crushingly segregated?

[@steve-marsh]

I know what you mean to be honest, and especially with the, let's call it 'diversity' of Fife towns, but I genuinely had a great couple of days in a city I know so little about. I'm sure living there would maybe not be my choice, but as in so many Scottish towns and cities, even the less desirable ones are packed full of history. Cheers for the comment.

[@dundeeguy]

Nice video and love this song from Eric . Such a talented guy.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! I was so privileged to be able to use Eric's song on this!

[@BloodReid]

Shame you didn’t visit the Verdant Works the Jute Scottish Museum. After all that’s what Dundee is most famous for. At one point over 75% of the population worked within the industry. You will have to visit again and cover the history of the Jute industry in Dundee.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye David, with hindsight a glaring omission and definitely a reason to return

[@double531]

Love Dundee Steve, was through recently. We always stay in Dundee even though my mothers in St. Andrews, much prefer Dundee! Great video, felt as though I was back lol.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along to some very familiar places :)

[@seigneurjesuistoipshaw.5359]

You should have tour Kirkton….

[@fionastewart7067]

Another great video, we went to the V and A museum a year ago and were disappointed. We actually stumbled across the McManus museum and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Fiona! Aye, the V&A is so famous, but apart from the building itself, I'm not sure why...

[@T-bear73]

nice hat, cheers from central Ontario Canada

[@pixadavid]

I somewhat agree with you with the V&A - it seems a bit crazy that 50% of the entire building is just a big empty cube containing a cafe. that said, the paid exhibition space is large and very impressive (depending on the exhibition of course). Since you emphasised it was free to get in I assume you didn't go to the paid exhibit - the free exhibition space is a bit sad and small.

[@steve-marsh]

Yeah true - my timing wasn't the best as they were setting up for the exhibition when I was there, so no option to see anything beyond the free bit.