Design
V&A Dundee
Research the museum’s design collections and current exhibition programme. Check visitor arrangements and any separate tickets before travelling for a particular show.
Plan your visit (opens in a new tab)
UK Static Holidays
Photo creditsYour next place to explore
Dundee’s waterfront, design culture and expedition history combine with Angus’ towns, coast and countryside for a varied Scottish break. A city museum day and a separate coastal outing offer very different holiday rhythms.
Choose Dundee or one part of Angus as the day’s anchor. Do not treat the whole county as a single compact destination; check the final route from your park before booking timed experiences.
Start exploring
Choose a starting point, then take the day at your own pace.
Design
Research the museum’s design collections and current exhibition programme. Check visitor arrangements and any separate tickets before travelling for a particular show.
Plan your visit (opens in a new tab)Maritime history
Explore the expedition story and the historic ship through the operator’s current visiting information. Check access to different areas before planning a family visit.
Plan your visit (opens in a new tab)Coast & towns
Choose a separate outing to a coastal community such as Arbroath. Browse current local information for shore routes and heritage rather than assuming every harbour is a visitor attraction.
Plan your visit (opens in a new tab)Little explorers welcome
Build a family outing around one confirmed museum programme with time for breaks and a suitable waterfront walk. Check age suitability and facilities directly.
Plan your visit (opens in a new tab)Out in the open
Select a signed route suited to your party using current official guidance. Glens and exposed hills need different equipment and preparation from a town promenade.
Explore outdoors (opens in a new tab)Keep a plan B
Choose a confirmed indoor programme in Dundee when outdoor conditions are unsuitable. Check exhibitions and temporary closures before choosing a visiting day.
Find out more (opens in a new tab)Local flavours
Look for local produce and current seafood choices around the coast, including Arbroath’s food traditions. Check serving times and availability directly with the venue.
Find out more (opens in a new tab)A little less obvious
Give an Angus settlement time for its local streets and heritage rather than stopping only for the headline city museums. Use current local visitor maps.
Explore this idea (opens in a new tab)Stay a little longer

Fife’s fishing villages, sandy beaches and St Andrews’ historic streets make a varied coastal holiday. The East Neuk rewards slow exploring, with small harbours and local food giving each stop its own character.
Read the guide →
Aberdeen’s harbour history, beaches and granite streets sit beside a wider Aberdeenshire landscape of castles, towns and countryside. Choose city culture, a separate coastal outing or a heritage day rather than trying to cover the whole region at once.
Read the guide →
Pine forests, lochs and mountain country make the Cairngorms a varied Highland holiday base. Aviemore and the surrounding communities offer accessible starting points for family activities, while the high plateau is a much more demanding environment.
Read the guide →A little planning goes a long way
Dundee and Angus form a wider area with distinct bases. Check current public transport, access requirements and the route from your caravan before combining city, coast and glen plans.
Official visitor information (opens in a new tab)Check current attraction opening, detailed accessibility information and local restrictions for your dates. Ask the operator about any particular needs before booking rather than relying on a general destination description.
Check current local advice (opens in a new tab)Open an area map to plan your own route.
Open area map ↗OpenStreetMap · opens in a new tabMake yourself at home
Listings use the park catalogue’s location; they do not confirm availability or walking distance to attractions.
No eligible caravans are currently published for this area. Explore the wider area →
Reviewed · Next review 2027-04-29
Our own guide, researched using tourism organisations, local authorities and attraction operators. Check operators for current opening and access information.