Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
On the Wing
In or near Dundee.
On the Wing — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
On the Wing is a public art located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The University of Dundee Botanic Garden spans 9.5 hectares and features a diverse collection of plants and trees, including indigenous British species and exotic varieties. Visitors can explore tropical and temperate glasshouses, as well as water and herb gardens, while engaging in educational programs and conservation efforts.
From the Wikipedia article
On the Wing may refer to: On the Wing (film), a 1986 IMAX film On the Wings, an album released by Socrates Drank The Conium "On the Wing", a song from the album Ocean Eyes by Owl City
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.4545, -3.0137
- District
- Dundee City
- Postcode
- DD2 1LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dundee Central
- Phone
- +44 0)1382 381190 (Office)
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee — 2.7 km
- Opening
- Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 15:30; last entry 15:00
- Official site
- www.dundee.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/478916640 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: On the Wing (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Australia and New Zealand Area
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Tay View
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American Area
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The University of Dundee Botanic Garden
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Native Area
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Meditteranean Area
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Parks · 1.0 km
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Tay View
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is On the Wing?
- On the Wing is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD2 1LL).
- What is On the Wing?
- On the Wing — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to On the Wing?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD2 1LL.
- Is On the Wing free to visit?
- Yes, On the Wing is free to enter.
- How do I get to On the Wing?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD2 1LL.