Highlight • Historical Site
RRS Discovery
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Cycling
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Tips
June 8, 2023
Hiking
The V&A is a magnificent building that showcases the best of Scottish design, and the RRS Discovery is a ship that was built in 1901 for scientific purposes in the Polar regions. It went on its first expedition between 1901 and 1904 to Antarctica, and now stands in the Firth of Ray for visitors to enjoy its grandeur.
December 2, 2022
Road cycling
Open every day but shorter opening hours over the winter. There is an entry fee if you want to go inside.
September 13, 2022
Road cycling
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Elevation 60 m
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