McManus Collections Unit
Barrack Street, Dundee

The McManus Collections Unit is the new permanent home for Dundee’s History, Archaeology and Natural History Collections.

The relocation of these Collections to this facility frees up more space in the McManus Galleries and Museum in Albert Square, for improved exhibition and visitor facilities.

Come along for a fascinating ‘behind-the-scenes’ glimpse of these Collections, with our entertaining tour guides.

McManus Collections Unit Tours 2009

Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July
Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July
Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August
Friday 21 and Saturday 22 August
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September

Tours at 11.00am & 2.00pm – these will last about 1 hour
Admission Free
Places are limited and booking is essential – Tel 01382 432364

Guided Tours of the Old Steeple

Old Steeple, Nethergate, Dundee

Fortnightly on Fridays and Saturdays throughout July and August, commencing Friday 3 July 2009.

The Old Steeple is an architecturally important and imposing building that has stood in Dundee for over 500 years. It has survived attacks by armies and devastating fires, and remains at the heart of the city centre.

Tour guides will tell the amazing story of the Steeple, and visitors will see for themselves why Dundee is so lucky to retain this unique medieval building.

Tours at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm

Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July
Friday 17 and Saturday 18 July
Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August
Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August
Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August

Admission £2.50 adults; £1.50 concessions; £1.00 accompanied children under 16. Children under 16 years must be accompanied.
Places are limited, so booking is essential on (01382) 432364 (Mon to Fri 9.00 am – 4.30 pm).

Access – Touring the Old Steeple can be strenuous due to the numerous steps between each level. The age and nature of the building unfortunately means that there is no disabled access above the ground level.