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World Class grading once again!
Discovery Point recently received notification that once more it has retained it's 5-star status from VisitScotland. Lorraine Kelly from GMTV came along especially to hand of this award to Mark Munsie. On presenting the plaque Lorraine said 'I'm delighted to present this award to Discovery Point ... Read more >
Wind Power returns to RRS Discovery
Wind Turbine at Discovery Point Wind Generated Power Returns to the Royal Research Ship Discovery after 100 years. In 1901 the Royal Research Ship Discovery captained by Captain Robert Falcon Scott arrived in Antarctica to complete scientific work and explore what was then an unknown land. The crew ... Read more >
BSAE 2012 - The Spirit of Scott - Tullibardine Whisky launch
This limited edition specially labelled whisky is sold exclusively at Discovery Point, Dundee and Tullibardine Distillery 2012 marks the centenary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill fated Expedition to be the first to reach the South Pole. To honour this courageous and ultimately fatal endeavour Soldiers, Sailors and ... Read more >
Verdant Works one of the best Museums in the UK
The 2009 edition of the Lonely Planet has hailed Verdant Works as one of the best museums in the UK. This is excellent news for DHT and is encouraging for the city of Dundee showcasing it to millions of potential visitors. Verdant Works was a former winner ... Read more >
Discovery ProAm Golf Tournament 2010
This year's event took place on Wednesday 2nd September at Downfield Golf Course. It was a fantastic day for all teams and the winning team Bank of Scotland Commercial turned in a score of -17 - very impressive. For full results please download here > Read more >
New Chairman for Dundee Heritage Trust
A Reception was held at Discovery Point on Thursday 1st October to mark the handing over of Chairmanship from Professor Stewart Brymer to Andy Lothian Jnr. Stewart has been involved with Dundee Heritage Trust since 1986, serving as Chair for the past 13 years. During his time at ... Read more >
Sick Bay opens on RRS Discovery
The latest development on board RRS Discovery is the restoration and interpretation of the Sick Bay. For years there has been an intriguing red cross on a closed door but it can now be seen by visitors for the first time. The cabin has been displayed much as it ... Read more >
New Film at Verdant Works
A new specially commissioned film 'A Common Thread' has been installed in the Indian Gallery at Verdant Works. It covers the links between Dundee and India and including some amazing footage of jute mills in India today. The production costs of the film were met by the British ... Read more >
The Broons Exhibition at Verdant Works
Publishers D C Thomson & Co Ltd have collaborated with Dundee Heritage Trust to produce a fascinating graphics exhibition highlighting important aspects of Dundee’s history, helped by members of one of Scotland’s most famous families, The Broons. The exhibition focuses on the city’s economic and industrial history and covers ... Read more >
Gilbert Scott Exhibition
Dundee Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the arrival of a major loan of objects and archives related to one of the men who served onboard RRS Discovery. The items all belonged to Gilbert Scott who served as Steward to Captain Robert Falcon Scott during the British ... Read more >
Heritage Lottery Funded work
The £688,000 Heritage Lottery Funded Conservation and Restoration Project has been completed and a reception to celebrate this work was held at Discovery Point on Thursday 2nd July. Discovery has not had an engine since the Second World War and the engine space itself has been closed ... Read more >
2010 Leaflets
We now have our new 2010 leaflets available her to download. Click here to download Discovery Point Leaflet front Discovery Point Leaflet inside Verdant Works leaflet front Read more >
Recognised Collections of National Significance
Verdant Works, RRS Discovery and Discovery Point have recently been identified as collections of National Significance. The Significance Scheme formally recognises and invests in collections of national significance in non-national museums and galleries in Scotland. Owned and funded by the Scottish Executive, the scheme contributes to the implementation ... Read more >
Not just a Visitor Attraction
Discovery Point and Verdant Works have hosted a wide range of functions. Verdant Works is a great location for events such as an ‘Indian Evening' with a selection of curries to sample. Entertainment can be Sitar Player or Traditional Indian Dance Demonstrations to enhance your evening. ... Read more >
