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Dundee Goes Free in January 2024!

Dundee Residents Invited to Discovery Point and Verdant Works for FREE* in January 2024! As a thank you for the city’s continued support, and to invite residents to reconnect with their rich heritage, Dundee Heritage Trust have announced free entry to Discovery Point and Verdant Works for Dundee residents from 3rd January...
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Discovery Point’s Discovery Dome receives another award!

🎉 Exciting news! Our Discovery Dome received a Commendation on the 1st opening anniversary for its outstanding contribution to the built environment of Dundee at the Dundee Civic Trust 50th Anniversary awards!The judges were "struck by the sheer complexity of the structural, engineering and audio-visual properties which make this such...
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Heritage Trust CEO Moves On

The Chief Executive of Dundee Heritage Trust, Deirdre Robertson, has announced her decision toretire after nearly five years in the role. Dundee Heritage Trust – custodian of the Royal Research Ship Discovery and Verdant Works, two 5-starvisitor attractions in the city – has announced that its Chief Executive Deirdre Robertson has...
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Christmas at Discovery Point

Festive Party Night Bookings at Discovery Point We are excited to share that we are now taking enquiries for 2023 Christmas Party bookings at Discovery Point! Celebrate the festive season in style with one of our Christmas Party nights with a delicious buffet dinner made with the finest local ingredients, and...
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Volunteering with Dundee Heritage Trust

Dundee Heritage Trust is an independent registered charity dedicated to preserving and interpreting Dundee’s historic past.   Founded in 1985 by a small band of dedicated volunteers, volunteering remains at the heart of everything we do. Without the enthusiasm and dedication of our large volunteer base, our organisation wouldn’t be where it...
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RRS Discovery needs all hands on deck to save her.

Despite the best of care, we can no longer halt the deterioration of her 120-year-old timber. She requires specialist conservation before it is too late. We launched our SOS Christmas Appeal on Giving Tuesday and are delighted to have already received the first donations (and lovely comments, shown here with an *) from...
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NEW BLOG!

We are excited to announce that we now have a new blog site where you can introduce yourself with interesting stories, articles and news from both – Discovery Point and Verdant Works. View behind the scene of our very interesting organisation and follow our success story! To View The Blog, Please...
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Jim Pettigrew announced as new Chair of Dundee Heritage Trust

Jim Pettigrew, Chairman. Dundee Heritage Trust, the independent charity that cares for both the internationally significant historic ship, RRS Discovery, and Verdant Works, Dundee's much loved social history and jute museum, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Pettigrew as its new Chair, taking over from Andy Lothian, Chief Executive Officer of Insights Group,...
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