Verdant
23.02.2017 - 23.02.2017
2 °C
A wee trip close to home last week - north to Dundee.
The country (UK, not just Scotland) was in the grip of Storm Doris, but all it did around here was dump a bit of wet snow on higher ground. It did mean that outside activity would be unpleasant, so we decided to visit the Verdant Works in Dundee.
It's an industrial heritage museum and as well as preserving a historic jute works (built in 1833) it serves to educate on the history of that industry.
Verdant Works - exterior
We had an enjoyable and informative couple of hours.
Verdant Works - courtyard
As a bonus, it was warm and dry. Another bonus was the coffee shop afterwards - home made soup for some inner heat and the chance for my friend (Dr D from Bavaria) to taste Dundee cake for the first time.
Verdant Works - exhibits
Dundee isn't on the tourist map for most visitors to Scotland, but it's very close to St Andrews. It will become more of a draw in summer 2018, when the new V & A Museum of Design opens.
Posted by IainT 12:50 Archived in Scotland Tagged scotland dundee
