Dive into the history of whaling in Dundee and beyond, as we chart RRS Discovery‘s role in turning the tide from hunting to conservation.

We’re joined by polar specialist Henrietta Hammant, who will explore early examples of art made in this beautiful landscape; from watercolours, to carved whale bone, to festive decorations. 

Explore our plans to transform Discovery Point, conserve the RRS Discovery, and spark curiosity in heritage for the next 100 years.

Did you know that Dundee Heritage Trust can receive gifts in wills? Your gift could make a lasting difference to our work in Dundee.

Dundee Heritage Trust exists to share our heritage for the benefit of current and future generations. Now, we’re on a mission to protect the RRS Discovery and spark curiosity in heritage for the next 100 years.

Explore our £1.4M conservation project aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery, supported by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

Celebrate two iconic publications from within our Polar Collections; the famous South Polar Times compiled on Discovery in 1902, and Shackleton’s rare Aurora Australis.

Visit the historic Hope Cross at Discovery Point; built in 1922 by Shackleton’s Quest crewmates following his untimely passing.