Lochee, Dundee

Name: Lochee
Address: Dundee, United Kingdom

#73 among attractions in Dundee

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Lochee is an area in the west of Dundee, Scotland. Until the 19th century, it was a separate town, but was eventually surrounded by the expanding Dundee. It is notable for being home to Camperdown Works, which was the largest jute production site in the world. ()

Coordinates: 56°28'19"N, 3°0'36"W

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Lochee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mills Observatory, Dundee Ice Arena, Law, Dudhope Castle.

0.5 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Mills Observatory, Dundee
13 min walk • Perched atop the scenic Balgay Hill in Dundee, United Kingdom, the Mills Observatory stands as a testament to the human fascination with the cosmos. Opened in 1935, it holds the esteemed title of being Britain’s first purpose-built public astronomical observatory...
0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Dundee Ice Arena, Dundee
23 min walk • Dundee Ice Arena is a multi-purpose ice rink arena located in the Camperdown area of Dundee. The arena has a capacity of 2,400 seats making it the fourth largest ice rink arena by capacity in Scotland after the Braehead Arena, Murrayfield Ice Rink and the Fife Ice Arena.
0.8 miE
Volcano, Geologic formation, Park
Law, Dundee
21 min walk • The Law Hill, often simply referred to as "The Law," is a prominent geographical feature and a historic landmark located in Dundee, United Kingdom. This extinct volcanic hill rises to a height of 174 meters, offering panoramic views of the city and the surrounding...
1.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Dudhope Castle, Dundee
29 min walk • Dudhope Castle is an extended late medieval tower house located on the southern face of Dundee Law in Dundee, Scotland.
0.9 miSE
Synagogue
Dundee Synagogue, Dundee
23 min walk • Dundee Synagogue in Dundee, Scotland was the place of worship of the Tayside and Fife Jewish Community, which was established in 1878 under its former name of the Dundee Hebrew Congregation.
1.4 miNW
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Camperdown Country Park, Dundee
36 min walk • Camperdown Country Park, often known as just Camperdown Park, is a public park in the Camperdown area of Dundee, Scotland. The park comprises the former grounds of Camperdown House, a 19th-century mansion, which was bought by the city in 1946. Camperdown Park is home to a wildlife centre and recreational facilities.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Verdant Works, Dundee
32 min walk • Verdant Works, also known as Scotland's Jute Museum, is a former jute mill in the Blackness area of Dundee, Scotland. It was purchased in 1991 by the Dundee Heritage Trust.
1.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum, Dundee
40 min walk • The D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum is a museum of zoology at the University of Dundee in Scotland. The museum is named after the Scottish biologist and mathematician D'Arcy Thompson, who founded it in the 1880s.
1.4 miSE
56°27'38"N • 2°58'52"W
Avertical World, Dundee
35 min walk • Climbing, Sport complex
1.2 miS
Botanical garden, Garden
Botanic Garden, Dundee
31 min walk • The University of Dundee Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in the West End of the city of Dundee, Scotland. The gardens are kept and funded entirely by the University of Dundee.
1.3 miSE
Mosque
Dundee Central Mosque, Dundee
34 min walk • Dundee Central Mosque is located on the junction of Brown Street and Miln Street, north-east of the City Centre. The original Mosque was located on South Erskine Street in 1969 and moved to 112-114 Hilltown the following year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lochee?

Nearby attractions include Mills Observatory, Dundee (13 min walk), Dryburgh, Dundee (16 min walk), Logie, Dundee (19 min walk), Law, Dundee (21 min walk).

How to get to Lochee by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lochee:

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West Park Road • Lines: 16 (28 min walk)
Grosvenor Road • Lines: 16 (28 min walk)