Civil & World Wars affecting Dundee. Black Watch , Fighter Writers, Discovery at war, spy fever, murder, SOE, lost submarines & BAMSE dog!
September 1st,1651-learn of the day that General Monck sacked the Royalist stronghold of Dundee.
*TOUR LEAVES -Apex Hotel at Dundee Harbour (revolving door.)
THIS " WARTIME TOUR " IS OVER A DISTANCE OF APPROX 1.9 km AND TAKES AROUND 2 hours.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS" WARTIME TOUR" IS A LONGER WALK, OVER MORE DIFFICULT TERRAIN ,THAN THE STANDARD TOUR ON THE WATERFRONT .
THOUGH MUCH OF THE "WARTIME TOUR" IS ON THE LEVEL,THERE ARE SOME RAMPS AND THE SECTION AROUND THE SUBMARINE MEMORIAL HAS A FEW STEPS AND SOME COBBLES.
ALTHOUGH EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME, THOSE USING PRAMS OR WHEELCHAIRS SHOULD PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE TO ASSIST THEM ,OR CHECK IN ADVANCE WHAT ARRANGEMENTS THEY MAY REQUIRE TO MAKE FOR THEMSELVES , IN ORDER TO FULLY ENJOY THE TOUR.
We will lead you safely through some of the numerous wars which have affected our city. You will encounter great courage , terrible betrayal, spy fever and a war time murder trial.
Learn how the city mobilised for total war and of how the workforce pulled together in support. We will discuss the boys of The Mars, The Black Watch, the men and women of The Unicorn and the Submarine bases of the First and Second World Wars. Few realise that HMS Ambrose , Dundee , was the starting point for secret Commando and SOE raids on Norway.
Captain Scott's RRS Discovery was launched here in Dundee, in 1901. The ship's story, which you will hear, included action in the First World War , involvement in the Russian Civil War and finally a significant role in the defence of London during the Blitz of WW2.
Tours will go ahead irrespective of the weather. Please do take care to dress accordingly including good footwear - we are situated at the Tay estuary , leading to the North Sea. Dundee is, however, the sunniest city in Scotland . It will be fun!
Please note that your tour ticket price does not entitle you to entry to any of the attractions which we will view or discuss. We would however be glad to recommend that you do try to visit or investigate them for yourselves. Tour tickets are for sale online only. Sorry, no refunds will be given after ticket purchase.
PLEASE SEE TICKET AND SAFETY INFORMATION AT THE END OF THIS LISTING.
The 4th Black Watch were "Dundee`s Own." Every man was s a Volunteer.
Learn of their courage and sacrifice in World War 1.
Dundee became a Submarine base , when they first arrived in the Tay, between 1908 and 1909. Hear the tragic story of Submarine C29, shown here.
HMS Unicorn takes the surrender of a German Submarine at the end of WW2. Hear its fascinating story (then please book a visit!)
Fighting Sea Dog Bamse. Winner of the animal "George Cross"( (PDSA Gold Medal) for courage. His story is amazing and uplifting. Bamse fought out of Dundee and Montrose, with the Free Norwegian naval forces.
*TOURS LEAVE FROM RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE APEX HOTEL REVOLVING DOOR, AT THE HARBOUR .*
ON ALL TOURS, TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR UP TO 24PERSONS ONLY.
THE TOUR WILL BE COMPLIANT WITH SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT COVID REGULATIONS WHICH MAY CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME.
THE TOUR IS AT ALL TIMES OUTDOORS. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO REQUIREMENT THAT GUESTS WEAR A FACE MASK.
You may also like the following events from Dundee Waterfront Walks .:
- Next month, 24th May, 11:00 am, Guided tour of ancient Dundee Howff Cemetery. Meet in Meadowside entry. in Dundee
- This June, 7th June, 11:00 am, Guided tour of ancient Dundee Howff Cemetery. Meet in Meadowside entry. in Dundee
- This June, 21st June, 12:00 pm, Whales, monkeys, dragons, bears, warrior dogs , ghost ships and green men in Dundee
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