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Dundee Law

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Dundee Law — extinct volcano of Dundee, Scotland, UK.

Dundee Law, natural landmarks in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dundee · 1.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Dundee Law is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "extinct volcano of Dundee, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4702°, -2.9894°.

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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
56.4702, -2.9894
District
Dundee City
Postcode
DD3 6ET
Parliamentary constituency
Dundee Central
Nearest railway station
Dundee1.9 km
Official site
www.britannica.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dundee Law?
Dundee Law is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (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.