Attractions and Places To See around Mid Craigie/Linlathen - Top 20

In Linlathen, you can visit the Tayport Ice House, an 1852 structure used for storing ice for salmon export. The area is also home to the Linlathen East Bridge, potentially Scotland's oldest iron bridge, and the Linlathen South Lodge, a mid-19th century listed building that once served the former Linlathen House.

Yes, Finlathen Park offers football pitches, woodland, and paths, and is connected by the Green Circular cycle route. It also includes a play area and a mini skate park. The Dighty Burn, known historically as 'Scotland's hardest working stream,' flows through the area and serves as a wildlife corridor.

For extensive views, head to Syd Scroggie Memorial, Balkello Hill, a man-made monument offering wide vistas with a disk indicating surrounding mountains. Another excellent spot is Dundee Law Summit and War Memorial, an extinct volcano providing panoramic views of Dundee and the Firth of Tay from its 174m summit.

You can find various outdoor activities, including hiking and cycling. For easy hikes, consider routes like the 'Trottick Mill Ponds Local Nature Reserve loop' or the 'Broughty Ferry Promenade – View of Broughty Castle loop'. Cyclists can explore routes such as the 'View of Broughty Castle – Broughty Ferry Promenade loop' or more challenging road cycling routes like the 'Auchterhouse Hill & the Sidlaw Hills loop'. You can find more details on these routes in the easy hikes guide and cycling guide for Mid Craigie/Linlathen.

Yes, Dundee Law Summit and War Memorial is considered family-friendly, offering views and historical interest. RRS Discovery, a historical ship museum, is also a great family-friendly option. Additionally, Finlathen Park provides a play area and a mini skate park for children.

The Dighty Burn is a natural watercourse flowing through the area, historically known as 'Scotland's hardest working stream' due to the numerous mills that once utilized its water. Today, it serves as an important wildlife corridor, particularly to the south of the Linlathen area.

Yes, Craigowl Hill Summit, towering at 455m, offers a challenging climb with breathtaking 360-degree views. It's particularly popular with mountain bikers, but the ascent is manageable for hikers as well.

While Mid Craigie and Linlathen are residential, they offer good access to wider Dundee attractions. These include the V&A Dundee, The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, Verdant Works (dedicated to the jute industry), and Broughty Ferry Castle. You can find more information on these at visitdundee.com.

The Dighty Burn watercourse acts as a wildlife corridor. For a more dedicated wildlife experience, the nearby Loch of Lintrathen, though further afield, is a significant site for nature and wildlife, especially for wintering wildfowl and breeding songbirds, with visitor facilities including hides for birdwatching.

The RRS Discovery is a historical ship built in 1901 for Captain Scott's Antarctic expeditions. Located in Dundee, it now functions as a museum, offering insights into its scientific voyages and rich history.

Yes, there are several easy walking routes. The 'Broughty Ferry Promenade – View of Broughty Castle loop' and the 'Grassy Beach – Dundee Sailing and Rowing Club loop' are both considered easy. These routes offer pleasant strolls along the waterfront. More options can be found in the easy hikes guide.