Discovering the City of Discovery - a two day whistle-stop tour of Dundee Scotland

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2 жыл бұрын

Join me on a tour of Dundonian delights as I explore the attractions both well and not so well-known! We'll visit ships, museums, statues, football stadiums and a whole lot more. Why not come along and see what Scotland's 4th largest city has to offer.
Local legend Eric Gudmunsen has generously allowed me to use his music for this video - check out his music at ericgudmunsen.com - he has a new album releasing soon too and I'll be buying it for sure!
End Credits song: 'The Dundee Fowk Sang'.
Other music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
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@alicja4139 2 жыл бұрын

Big THANK YOU to Eric Gudmunsen for allowing to use his song in the video! Love it😁

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Here here! Cheers Eric! :)

@finlaycameron7855 2 жыл бұрын

How did you get that version of the song all the ones i can find are just not that good quality

@jimhankinson4428 3 ай бұрын

I've never been to Dundee, and now I must go. When I was a boy growing up in London I used to love going to look at 'Discovery' when she was moored on the Embankment by Waterloo Bridge. It's good to see her so well looked after.

@Martin1969dd4 2 жыл бұрын

The dragon statue is about the legend of the 9 maidens.. A farmer sent his daughter to get water from the well and she never returned so he sent his next daughter and she also never returned after they had all been sent and never came back he went to the well to look for them. He found them all dead with a dragon next to the well. He ran for help and the town people chased the dragon. A guy called Martin caught up and killed the dragon. There is a stone outside Dundee in a field that is said is where the dragon fell..

@johnbyrondick7248 2 жыл бұрын

The 'Baldragon' there's a carved standing stone just outside the north of the city where the beast was meant to have been slain.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Never knew this story!

@milgeekmedia 2 жыл бұрын

ALSO, the dragon became the symbol for the Dundee Corporation when the town had the old green buses. I grew up in Dundee in the 1960s and the dragon was on the side of all the buses before they changed to the modern blue city branding.

@Paninari79 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh you were so close and never visited the Auld Tram 🚃 right next to it

@StevieMac1690 2 жыл бұрын

32 year old Dundonian just finding this out now.

@dundoniandean 2 жыл бұрын

A fantastic tour of my hometown. Thanks very much for giving it the airing it deserves, Steve. I’m a long way from home these days, but it’s always great to see Dundee and its history in particular. Love your videos! 👌

@dundeeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey dean how are you ? 😊

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dean! You have a great place to call home :)

@dundeeguy 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh he is australia now steve , we grew up together on the same street in Dundee 😊

@TheStonecoldloner 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh yeah he does have a great place to all home Australia not an absolute dump in dumpdee

@BoadiceanRevenge 4 ай бұрын

Briiliant Song by Eric Gudsmunsen! Scottish and Nordic combined eh! Winderful! 😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙋

@steve-marsh 4 ай бұрын

Absolute legend!

@PlanesTrainsEverything 2 жыл бұрын

I've been to Dundee a few times, but never actually discovered the Discovery. I've been missing out on something, so thanks for the fine video. I agree with your comments about the V&A. I visited the V&A last year when they hosted a dance club special exhibition, and although interesting enough, I felt they could have gone one step further. I felt the open spaces in the exhibition areas were used to 'pad-out' the displays, when in actual fact much more could have been included.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve enjoyed your Dundee videos, including the one when you had the bad luck of the fire alarm! On my visit there wasn’t even an extra exhibition on like in your one, so it was even MORE empty!

@BoadiceanRevenge 4 ай бұрын

Oh this was marvelous Steve thank you! I've only ever driven through Dundee about 15 year ago, so to see your video now in February 2024 will encourage me to go back. And get a proper Dundee cake! That charity shop was a Wow! As for the donuts? If there is one smell that reminds me of the seaside it's freshly made donuts! Walton on the Naze comes to mind. 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🙋

@benodlin110 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are always fun to watch, even though I’m from Scotland it makes me very proud and you are class at showing all these amazing places. Hope to see you up in Aberdeen at some point

@77smp 2 жыл бұрын

What I can tell you is that the Pret in Aberdeen is listed as being shut on a Saturday, which it isn't.... And you've also got the Gregg's at the bus station which does fine 7am (ish)food... For those that have a Pret subscription and a fondness for Gregg's...🤔😉😊

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! An Aberdeen video is in the planning stages right now :)

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Love it Michelle! :D

@ariescustom 3 ай бұрын

Bomb The Bass playing in the charity shop. 😎

@cathjollphotography 3 ай бұрын

LOL love the statues of Desperate Dan and Minnie the Minx - reminds me of the comics we used to read when we were kids. Also, coming from a naval family, I would love to visit HMS Unicorn one day, it looks amazing!

@biggles1222 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos Steve. I’ve been living abroad for over a year now and your videos transport me home. Thank you for your efforts❤️

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much an absolute pleasure to bring you home on these wee adventures :)

@oklibrarian 2 жыл бұрын

I studied abroad in Dundee from 1996-1997--it's one of my five favorite cities on the planet and not (just) for sentimental reasons. Thanks for this video and I can't wait for part two!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah! Yes - a part two DEFO happening sometime :)

@brucie-of-bangor528 2 жыл бұрын

Dundee - home of flax, Beano, William McGonagall's dreadful poetry and Marmalade. Thanks for a really interesting look around, Steve; it's a "must visit" city. And I agree with your comment on the V&A, so many museums & galleries around the world devote far too much to restaurants and cafe's than to their core business; exhibits.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along :) So true re the V&A!!!

@deeser 2 жыл бұрын

I grew bilingually in Germany and went to a normal local Junior school, so wasn't taught English. To my mum's horror she found me trying to teach myself to read English through Oor Wullie annuals, so good too see him flying dragons theses days! :D

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Ach, jings, help ma boab! :D Brilliant Duncan! :)

@Luvr-wv9hv 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, Thanks for taking us along to showcase another outstanding Scottish city! Great video!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

For a very short time nice exhibition Steve 👌

@wyrmie84 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Great Song !

@christinehodge3608 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful old ship,good video

@77smp 2 жыл бұрын

🤔🤨....I've been to Dundee a few times and yet you've made it seem more interesting than it has any right to be!😉 Not even a mention of Sir Clive Sinclair... Gnasher, Dennis and some cow pie please... Yes, the first time I went was for the V&A, yes I did leave disappointed... Days out is a good tip. Thanks 👍 The Apex is good, the Malmaison not so much... Finally, the quality of your content is wonderful and improving exponentially. It must take a lot of time, effort and passion... p.s... I still prefer Inverness though, (not weekends) and who wants to go to Perth!😊

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I'll need to go to Perth now and give it a chance :) Thanks so much by the way Michelle, I can't even tell you how long these take to put together, so truly appreciate the comments!

@vrangarajan605 2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful episode Steve !!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@doriskovalcik442 2 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos. You take me places I could never go on my own, so, again, thank you.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure Doris, thank you :)

@TriciaBute 2 жыл бұрын

I think I need to go and visit Dundee now. Thanks for a fantastic video, Steve x

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tricia! How's island life? :)

@poppyk6182 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video Steve. Well done! 👏

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Poppy! :)

@jameschynowethcroft8523 2 жыл бұрын

just want to say Steve i have autism and suffer from depression and it is always a pleasure when u upload really brightens and helps me a lot love from Manchester

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment! And comments like this really spur me on to get out there and do more :) all the best to you!

@johnkerr1953 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video of Dundee, l always enjoy your videos , keep them coming Steve - & keep safe till the next time.

@jenniferlevine5406 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful town, as you say, packed with history. Thank you for the journey.

@jamessmith6402 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video very interesting 👍 thanks Steve

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers James! Much appreciated :)

@simonwhitlock9189 2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful walk around this magnificent city thank you and stay safe, cheers.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon! It sure is an under appreciated city, so glad I gave it a look :)

@ozgirl45 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video. Dundee looks really charming so thanks for taking us along!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather! It's a wee bit scruffy around the edges as a city, but once you scratch the surface it's a wonderful place!

@Bellaboo77 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vlog Steve of a city to put on my list ... very interesting on board the Discovery ,very plush and not what I thought it would look like ... The older ship is a must to visit and stood time well .. look forward to the next one ..thank you 🙋‍♀️

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Myra! I loved both those ships, been watching documentaries on them both ever since :)

@georges1031 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I'm from Belfast. But my Son has lived in Dundee for around a Decade. Him and his Uni Grad Mates have their own Software Company. 'PUNY ASTRONAUT'. Their Debut Game 'SKYE' Will be released on Nintendo Switch... 22/23. So Thank you, Dundee. I'll return very soon. P.S I love Edinburgh, too. I've visited 6 times! Since November 2021. Keep up the Great Work, Sir...O

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I'll be looking out for their game and wish them the best of luck!

@glennwright2197 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Steve.just rite down my street.thanks for the content..

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Glenn!

@AbhigyanKhargharia24 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Looking forward to checking out the rest of the videos in the channel

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Welcome aboard :)

@gwendolynfish2102 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic two day look at Dundee! Thanks for the info! We will for sure make it one of our stops! Can’t wait to tour the ships especially the Unicorn!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gwendolyn! Those ships are well worth a visit! I've been watching documentaries on their history ever since! :)

@coldennis6089 Жыл бұрын

That bought back memories. I found Scots ship very interesting, and well preserved. Thank you .

@roroger2402 2 жыл бұрын

What a magnificent video that was Steve, to cap it off with a wonderful song. Cheers

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Was so happy to be given permission to use the song :)

@helenlaing6189 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great tour of Dundee. We had a great visit to Discovery before V&A opened so much to see. Would now like to go back and see more of Dundee especially the McManus after watching your tour. Thank you

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Helen! Aye, the McManus was a real stand-out, fabulous place! Thanks for watching :)

@michaelscott2789 2 жыл бұрын

I've been to Dundee a lot back in the 80's. It was train station then Dens park or Tannadice. My last visit 4 years back (football again) surprised me. It looked so different and this vlog has left me very surprised. Isn't it a great city and worth a good visit. Love it and ANOTHER Steve Marsh day trip I'll be taking. Totally surprised by this city.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Aye, it's still a wee bit rough around the edges, but what a transformation from not so long ago!

@roxanneklein2289 6 ай бұрын

Love the old ships!

@medina8223 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Also lots of parks and of course the beach 🌟

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

And the best weather in Scotland for those beaches :)

@pianoboogie51 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see the hometown from a visitor's perspective, good presenting👏

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rory! Already planning a 'Part Two' to this one - so much to see, so much I missed!

@drsteele 2 жыл бұрын

I was at the V&A pre pandemic and was similarly disappointed. You enter to a big massive open central space and then the exhibitions area in contrast just seems so small.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

So true! Glad it's not just me!

@markdowling5162 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I enjoyed that.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark! Thinking of doing a part two for this one

@vivellasmum 8 ай бұрын

Really interesting vid Steve & love Erics song! I hope they look after the Unicorn, those timbers looked well dodge, beautiful ship.

@mcallisterk 2 жыл бұрын

Great video again Steve need to give Dundee a visit soon Some really interesting places to visit thanks

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kenneth! On a sunny day it absolutely sparkles :)

@jimanderson5567 2 жыл бұрын

Love bed that wee video, Dundee now on my list for a visit, only ever passed by. Keep up good work.👍

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim!

@romanaandewan 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see sunny Dundee (if a little windy) Work in Dundee a lot and never been on the Discovery. After watching this I am definitely going on it. Thanks for the videos. You inspired us to keep going with our vlogs!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Aye, give Discovery a look, and if you read up on it beforehand, you see what an extraordinary history it has! :)

@skripka 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour of Dundee Steve, really enjoyed this. Last in Dundee early ‘77, not much left of the Jam, Jute and Journalism. Keep the vids coming, brilliant commentary!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

The 3 Js!!!! Yes! And I barely mentioned any of them :D It's a changed city for sure, still needs a bit of work on the edges, but heading in the right direction :)

@michaelbrown9891 2 жыл бұрын

I love your humour and enthusiasm. An interesting tour of my home city. And I definitely agree with your comments about the V&A. Nice backdrop of Dundee railway station. One of the more appealing newbuilds in Dundee. Not the usual bland square box and glass. Keep having fun. 😍😊

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Very true Michael! But I NEED to come back for a part two - so much I didn't have time to see/film

@iantogriffin9928 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Steve, definitely ad Dundee on my bucket-list for when I return to my native UK, post-COVID. Cheers.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Pick a sunny day and Dundee sparkles!

@teenashanaz970 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, i am international student who living here about 5 months, but never know about these beautiful sights which u showed in ur video, now m aware about these places and sure visit soon. Thanks again.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teena! I hope you're having a wonderful time in Scotland! I am actually thinking to make a 'Part Two' to this one, so much to see in Dundee :)

@dundeeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and love this song from Eric . Such a talented guy.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! I was so privileged to be able to use Eric's song on this!

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful ship Steve

@derekjohnson8859 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Steve. Fabulous video, never knew about HMS Unicorn, although i have visited Discovery a few years ago. Keep up the fabulous work.Best wishes. Love to Alicja.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Derek! Aw the best from us both :)

@nsholk 2 жыл бұрын

What a fine walk down memory lane. I too loved the day trip I took to Dundee when on a layover in Edinburgh. That was back when weekend trains were packed and I had to stand the whole back to Haymarket. I concur in that the V&A was a yawn while the Discovery Exhibition was amazing (and I only popped in to kill time before the next train!). Cheers for bringing us fine work.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it wasn't only me with disappointment about the V&A! Cheers mate

@PostcardAndAPint 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place. We’ve never visited. What a stunning day you had for it too. Loved the old ship and the Ships cat!!! 🍻

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Totally! Was so lucky with the weather, but then I read they have the best weather in Scotland! I need to go back for a part two!

@margaretwotherspoon566 2 жыл бұрын

This was a welcome vlog as been in bed last two days, so thank you Steve most enjoyable.never been in discovery yet passed here every week on way to Montrose.💞

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you're feeling better Margaret! Ohhh, we were in Montrose this weekend and are planning to move there ;)

@Thomas-cp6qe 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen Discovery Steve but a lot of my memory has discarded it so thanks for reminding me. As for HMS Unicorn, I have never seen it, so thanks... and def for the '3d' tour in which you caught the whole ship in all its past and hopefully future glory. Thanks for sharing.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Thomas! I've been watching documentaries on the ships ever since and already want to go back!

@bmaspen95 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, Thank you as always for your videos. I have been to Dundee a couple of times but now feel like I haven't lol another trip brewing. Steve you are one of scotlands best kept secrets it's like having your own tour guide of our beautiful country. It's a pleasure watching thanks again.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Brian - thank you SO much! :)

@johndoig8003 2 жыл бұрын

awesome video still miss my Dundee have fond memories growing up there left when i was 16 and now 67 and still miss it thanks for the video post

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it John - a Part Two to come for sure. Have you watched Jag Betty's videos? I swear, he's my favourite KZfaqr! :)

@volvot5boy 2 жыл бұрын

Me and my partner visited dundee last October, it’s a great city. Will definitely go back

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Steve you have a great Scottish accent I love it

@chadderschadwick5575 4 ай бұрын

I love Steve’s pronunciation of getting some fud and look at this old hoose!

@jeemywilson 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Superb seeing someone give Dundee some good publicity. Few things even I didn’t know about my own city.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, welcome aboard! And I missed so much out too - could easily fill another video!

@lorip2835 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, Steve! From an American who has only been to Edinburgh, once...but absolutely adored it...we love your videos, you've really helped us plan for future visits. We cannot wait to come back! You and Alicja's trip to Orkney is probably our very favorite of your videos, although we have enjoyed them all, and we re-watch many of them! Best wishes to you both for a lovely 2022, and thank you again. This is the absolute best of KZfaq, as far as we're concerned. (and we always chat with the cats we see on our travels, also!)

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks SO much, and all the best with getting over here again soon :) We can't wait for the weather to improve a bit and get out to explore more, we loved Orkney too but the plan is to do a couple of big trips to Skye and Shetland too! Thanks again for your support of the channel from us both :)

@oorozadventures6912 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Steve for an interesting take on Dundee...still missing Scotland so keep them coming....CHEERS...A&A from WA

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers guys! Aw the best!

@nicolek4076 2 жыл бұрын

Your films are always a delight. You deserve many more viewers. I once went to Dundee and thoroughly enjoyed it. At the time all cash machines bearing the NCR label were made/assembled there.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nicole! Really appreciate it :) and a fantastic wee nugget of info as well :)

@NordicPolestar 2 жыл бұрын

Come on, let's rake in those 30K subs for Steve asap. Thank you for another wonderful video Steve, such a delight to see these places through your lens.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Your help getting me to that milestone is super-appreciated!

@blbl8326 2 жыл бұрын

Great tour around the city! I will mark these down and go there when I have the time! Look forward to the 30K sub! Haha

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm happy for the 30k to still be a wee bit away :D

@johnallan4826 2 жыл бұрын

Another good video Steve, certain you tubers like Andrew cotter are instant “must watch” videos and you are part of that club can’t wait for the summer islands

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, that's great company to be in! :)

@fionastewart7067 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, we went to the V and A museum a year ago and were disappointed. We actually stumbled across the McManus museum and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to your next adventure.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Fiona! Aye, the V&A is so famous, but apart from the building itself, I'm not sure why...

@ryandunphy60 2 жыл бұрын

A great video here and just wanted to say that I have recently discovered your videos Steve and let me tell you they definitely do not disappoint! You’ve just earned a new subscriber! Keep up the great content bud! 😃👍

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Ryan, welcome aboard and thank you so much for the support! Every one of you who press 'subscribe' make a massive difference to getting my videos out there via the mysterious KZfaq algorithm, so appreciate it massively! Hopefully more videos on the way soon...

@nicolabray2732 2 жыл бұрын

Me too🙌🏻

@jkelly1701 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video really enjoyed it

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim! Was about time I gave Dundee a chance :)

@janicetaylor2025 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, what a great little city. You're making our list of places to visit even longer Steve! Think I'll have to start buying lottery tickets. Beautiful and interesting little museums. Brent would love those ships! Thanks for these wonderful tours, we learn so much. Oh, I miss the days when I could eat warm donuts. Looking forward to your next adventure! 😁

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh can still taste the wonderful donuts! The ships were incredible, and I've been watching so many documentaries about their history ever since!

@Scrimblescromble 2 ай бұрын

Hoping to go uni here! Wonderful video!!

@ronaldfarrell8280 Жыл бұрын

I agree 100 per cent V and A very disappointed,Macmanus was an absolute delight my favourite museum in Scotland.👍🇬🇧

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

So true! :)

@johncarr712 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. Thanks for the brilliant video giving an insight into Dundee. You mentioned Inverness, me and my wife like that place and I have always wanted to visit Stirling and Perth. I'll add Dundee to it as well. Take care.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John! Aye, all personal choice I guess, I just feel Dundee has so much more to offer, even if it's not the prettiest :)

@plp9894 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching these vids with a bottle of red wine. I've driven most of Scotland but never stopped to visit these places.love it.👍

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate! I'm the same - discovering new places I've driven past all the time! :)

@douglashouston81 2 жыл бұрын

Ah Steve, your bringing back memories here,I'm in my 60s and we had the dandy and the Beano delivered every week (sometimes even a free gift😁), also stayed in broughty ferry for a couple of years a really nice place too, thanks again, really entertaining 😎

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Happy days eh Douglas!? Really wanted to get doon the Ferry on this trip, but it'll have to wait for another day :)

@sanfordpress8943 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve from Florida USA. I'd be excited to visit the McManus and the Discovery

@judym5822 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, really didn’t know there was so much to see there. X

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Judy, I could easily fill another video with all the stuff I missed! A great surprise of a city :)

@wazzazone 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve I enjoyed your tour of Dundee, my 2x grandfather Robertson Urquhart McGregor emigrated to Australia back in the 1840s.

@alangibb9785 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steve for that wonderful wonderful adaptation of my City. 😀😀😀

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan! So glad to visit this incredible city! :)

@robertbeaty8744 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to see that you have been to the Faroe Islands. My knowledge of these islands is from you tube and they look spectacular. So remote yet accessible by air or ferry. Another place I did visit in England when I lived outside of harrogate in the early 60’ s was different sections of the hadrians wall. Have you ever hiked it? On good weather days which weren’t that often, we would hike a few miles, have a picnic, hike some more then get picked up and go home. It was great. I re-live these times from your great videos and truly appreciate your efforts. Can’t wait for your next surprise! Be safe.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, that sounds like a fantastic idea, cheers!

@riddenandrode 2 жыл бұрын

Just home from a week in Scotland. Decided to spend 2 days in Dundee after watching your video as had never been before and never even thought about visiting. Had a great time. Discovery, Unicorn , walked to Dundee Law , McManus, V&A. And perfect weather. Thanks for the info!

@clivefelgate9802 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you on the McManus and hot fresh donuts. 😂 great wander around Dundee. Keep safe and well.👍

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Clive! The donuts well made up for the disappointment :)

@robbojax2025 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it. I visited Discovery when it was moored on the Thames in London many moons ago. It looks in better shape now. Well done Dundee.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't even realise it used to live there! Been watching so much online about its history since I visited :)

@RedHillian 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I guess that's another lovely Scottish city I need to come & visit - I've been through & back on a train (and enjoyed the view from the bridge over the Tay), and once went to a sports hall - but I've never stopped to see the sights. Discovery looks amazing, Unicorn might be one for a flexible spine day, and the V&A looks like it's worth seeing if I'm coming up anyway!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Aye, at least the V&A is free for a wee peek, but the ships are truly wonderful!

@jimmeldrum3105 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing Dundee as great place to visit, I worked on Discovery for 15 years, mostly working on the rigging so I've been up those masts many times, good to see she's looking so well mentained. I lived in Newport across the Tay then, I cycled to work across the road bridge, I thought it the best commute going, the sunrise and sunsets from the bridge can be amazing. I live abroad now since I retired 15 years ago, so thanks for the memories.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim! Wow what a job you had!!! Thanks so much for keeping Discovery in such great shape :)

@wdh47211 2 жыл бұрын

A new post. Thanks I needed that today. It's been a shit day. Hope you are well and staying warm...

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped :) Aw the best to you!

@zweispurmopped 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning city indeed! 🤗

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Well worth a visit :)

@zweispurmopped 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Let me just inflate my dinghy, I'll be there in a jiffy! 🤗 Down river Rhine, cross the channel, oop the coast, some 1000 miles total? 🤔 Think I'll better take some lunch with me!

@FrankC321 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, you have done it again! Dundee, a fabulous destination. Truly a 5 star city. The trouble is, now I'll have to plan yet another week in the case my travels take me to wonderful Scotland. So many interesting and clean destinations. Enjoyed the Unicorn ship (viewable from google maps) and the Discovery. What a part of history. Pretty decent ship in terms of length and size. How it was presented nearly put me right there on board. Glad there is support that keeps those ships alive. I'd visit the V and A, just to chill out, get out of the hustle and bustle. Always impressed with your video's and I learned something. Don't get in Steve's way when he is putting down a Dundee Cake!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha that Dundee cake would make a great door stop :) I think if I had more time I'd happily use the V&A for a lunch with a view, but as a gallery/museum, it was lacking in my eyes. Totally agree it's a 5 star city, especially on a wonderful day like day 1!

@DAGO58 2 жыл бұрын

Fisher & Donaldson, amazing! I was going to recommend HMS Unicorn but you've beat me to it! The McManus has just punted itself to the top of my to-visit list, cheers!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

The McManus is so well laid out and super-interesting, a highlight for sure!

@bobhewings6812 2 жыл бұрын

Another interesting video Steve. I fully agree with you about the V&A museum, very impressive outside and a real disappointment inside. I did spot one thing inside though that gave me a possible topic for a future video from you, The Falkirk Wheel and a wee wander along the canal to the Kelpie's maybe.Two incredible structures that are pretty close together and are incredible structures. Stay safe mate.

@sheenamaclean8324 2 жыл бұрын

In think you mean The Kelpies, but I'm sure it was just a typo. An excellent suggestion by the way!

@bobhewings6812 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sheena, you are correct I did mean Kelpie's but did not read it through.Take care.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea to combine the 2 as a single video with a wander in-between! In my head now, will try to do it soon on a sunny day :)

@sheenamaclean8324 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you went back to Dundee, it was definitely worth anther visit.i 100% agree with you about the McManus, an excellent museum, beautifully refurbished with some of the best taxidermy I have ever seen. I must say my heart always sinks when I find put people have been to Dundee and not gone to the McManus, a real treat missed. I will definitely go to the Unicorn next time I'm there, I've only seen it from the outside but the inside deserves a look. Thanks again for showcasing Dundee. I'm off to Perth next month, another lovely and underrated Scottish city in my opinion, I'll pop in to Tim Hortons and get a few timbits while I'm there.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

I need to give Perth a chance too - maybe a future video, getting higher up the list as well as a Timmys location :) I loved the wee pigeon in the McManus from the Second World War :)

@mattgowans5121 2 жыл бұрын

As also as a Dundonian im proud of this city.... In someplaces

@NEILAMALONE 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed your visit. I'm glad to say there are plans to redevelop and especially preserve the Unicorn and North Carr lightships (red lottery labelled one) Plans are apparently to build a visitor exhibition space for the Unicorn, similar slightly to the Discovery. I used to be a volunteer at that charity shop and at different points it was a bank, a sweet shop and a couple of different things before the charity took it over.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the awesome comment and great news!

@Wrtp. 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that video Steve very surprised looks like they’re plenty to do in Dundee cheers.🍺🍺👍

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Derek - and so much I missed too! :)

@nicolabray2732 2 жыл бұрын

Aww Mate thank you so much for this fabby vid of our beautiful wee city🙌🏻 I reckon you be wearing a kilt affy soon with these great videos😜🤣🙌🏻

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers Nicola! You folks are the friendliest too! And I defo need another visit just to cover all the stuff I missed!

@colinp2238 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve for another interesting tour. I think it would be worthwhile just to see the Desperate Dan statue, and of course, eat a cow pie.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Haha aye exactly :D

@DaveyPalmer1 2 жыл бұрын

Smashing that Steve. My wife and I stayed in Dundee about 15-16 years ago and there wasn't much to see then to be honest, although it was fab to use as a base to tour Angus and Tayside. The city looks transformed now though. It's amazing how a bit of art and culture can lift a place. It is almost unrecognisable now and we'll have to have an overnighter there again someday. Thanks for the vid 👍

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

So true mate, Dundee has seen a good bit of investment and has become a must-visit city! And the area around Dundee is also fantastic - think I've heard it's the sunniest place in Scotland too!