Arts & Culture

Webster Theatre, Arbroath

Arts

Dundee has one of the best theatres in Scotland - the Dundee Rep. The rep offers a varied year round programme of drama, dance, comedy and music as well as being a home to Scotland's only full time ensemble company of actors and the Scottish Dance Theatre. The Rep also works closely with schools providing workshops and mentors as part of their creative learning programme. In addition to this they also run a dramatherapy programme for adults with mental health problems. Another much loved Dundee theatre is The Whitehall Theatre which has shows from 'The Singing Kettle' to 'The Alexander Brothers'. The Webster Theatre in Arbroath has a similar programme. The Caird hall in Dundee is a music and conference venue that has hosted world class acts since it came into being in 1914. Everyone from Dame Nellie Melba to U2 have played at the venue. The Doghouse in Dundee won best live music venue in Scotland in 2007 and plays host to indie, rock and punk acts. Other musical venues in the city include Fat Sams and The West Port Bar.

Caird Hall, Dundee

Visual Art

Dundee Contemporary arts or DCA is now an internationally recognised arts venue attracting major contemporary artists and exhibitions to Dundee. Workshops are also on offer at DCA including the free Arts Action weekly artist-run session for young people. DCA also contains a cinema with a varied programme. The McManus Galleries and Museum holds Dundee's main art, history, archaeology and natural history collections.This venue is currently closed for refurbishment. The art collections of Angus are held at the Meffan museum and art gallery , The Arbroath Art Gallery and the William Lamb Studio in Montrose. The William Lamb studio was bequeathed to Montrose on the death of the sculptor. the studio contains Lamb's sculpture, print and drawings.

Discovery Point, Dundee

Arbroath Abbey is most famous for 'The Declaration of Arbroath' of 1320 written on behalf of Robert the Bruce which paved the way for Scottish independence. Connections with seafaring can also be found in the museums of Tayside. Climb aboard Captain Scott's polar exploration ship The Discovery at Discovery Point in Dundee and find out more about the expedition. The HM Frigate Unicorn wooden warship dating from 1824 can also be boarded at the Victoria Dock in Dundee.