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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

On the Wing

In or near Dundee.

Free admission

On the Wing — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Elizabethan postbox, Dundee Airport - geograph.org.uk - 6875327

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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
Dundee2.7 km
Opening
Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 15:30; last entry 15:00
Official site
www.dundee.ac.uk

Sources

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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.