Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Dundee Law
Also known as: Law Hill
In or near Dundee.
Dundee Law — Named summit at 174 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dundee Law, the nearest railway station is Dundee, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the site is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for navigation is DD3 6ET.
About
Dundee Law is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Law Hill. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 174 m.". Coordinates: 56.4701°, -2.9894°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Heritage listing
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Official information
Dundee is a major industrial city and seaport located in eastern Scotland, known for its rich history and cultural significance. Visitors can explore its historic buildings, including the City Churches, and enjoy the scenic views from the prominent volcanic plug known as Dundee Law.
From the Wikipedia article
Dundee Law is a hill in the centre of Dundee, Scotland, and is the highest point in the city. The Law is what remains of a volcanic sill, which is the result of volcanic activity around 400 million years ago. With a large war memorial at its summit, it is the most prominent feature on the local skyline.
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Background
History
Archaeological evidence of burials suggest that the Law may have been used by human settlers 3500 years ago. During the Iron Age it was the site of a Pictish settlement. Roman pottery has been found on the law, suggesting that the Romans may have used it as a lookout post in the first century. The Law played host to an important event on 13 April 1689: Viscount Dundee raised the Stuart Royal Standard on the Law, which marked the beginning of the first Jacobite rising. The Law has a railway tunnel running through it, formerly used by the line to Newtyle which closed in the 1960s. In 2014, a campaign was started to reopen it as a tourist attraction. A memorial to the fallen of both world…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4701, -2.9894
- District
- Dundee City
- Postcode
- DD3 6ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dundee Central
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.britannica.com
Sources
- osm: n67447248 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Dundee Law (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: DundeeOverBridge.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dundee Law?
- Dundee Law is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD3 6ET).
- What is Dundee Law?
- Dundee Law — Named summit at 174 m.
- How do I get to Dundee Law?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD3 6ET.
- Is Dundee Law free to visit?
- Yes, Dundee Law is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dundee Law?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD3 6ET.