Exhibition: 100 Years of RRS Discovery

Discover the history of the Discovery Investigations, the wide range of roles involved in making ocean exploration possible, and what life is really like aboard a scientific expedition.

Christmas Programme

From magical markets, to an enchanting Santa’s Grotto at Discovery Point, to dazzling festive parties in the High Mill at Verdant Works, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy this festive season.

Discovery Point Transformed

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

Leave a Gift in your Will

Did you know Dundee Heritage Trust can receive gifts in wills? Your gift could make a lasting difference to our heritage—and our future.

Our Mission for Discovery

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.

Conserving RRS Discovery

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

Polar Publications

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.

The Hope Cross
DISCOVERY POINT

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

TINSEL & TIME

Festive Fundraising Dinner

Celebrate the Festive Season and Support Dundee Heritage Trust

Dundee Heritage Trust are delighted to announce our festive fundraising dinner, to be held on Thursday 11th December 2025 in the grand High Mill at Verdant Works Museum; an atmospheric space that dates back to 1833.

Get ready to jingle and jive your way into the Christmas season whilst supporting the work of Dundee Heritage Trust and enjoying an evening of fine dining, live music and merriment in the heart of Dundee.

Dust off your sequins, gather your friends, and get ready to dance through the decades in one of the city’s most unique historic venues.

TINSEL & TIME

Tickets

Tickets to Tinsel & Time include:

Welcome drink on arrival, accompanied by the Sunnysiders jazz band
Three-course meal
DJ Set and entry into the ‘Hit or Miss’ game
Supporting Dundee Heritage Trust; one of the city’s most beloved charities and custodians of RRS Discovery and Verdant Works

Tickets are £80pp / £750 per table of 10

Spaces are limited to this fantastic evening of fun, food and festivities – book yours now to avoid missing out on what promises to be an unforgettable night!

 

Book Your Tickets

Tickets are £80pp or £750 for a table of 10.
Please submit your details and our fundraising team will be in touch to confirm your attendance.

If you require assistance, please contact Catriona Yates, Development Manager by email at: catriona.yates@dundeeheritage.co.uk

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PLAN YOUR NIGHT

Getting to Verdant Works

Verdant Works is found on West Hendersons Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BT, based in the city centre. For full access information, please see our access guide.

There is a free coach parking bay at Verdant Works, on Miln Street
Verdant Works is a 15min walk from Dundee train station, with buses connecting the two
The closest electric car charging points are found on South Tay Street and Nethergate; just a 10min walk away
There are multiple taxi services available in Dundee which regularly serve events and visitors to Verdant Works