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Here's something a little different.

It wasn't always gorgeous weather during our stay around the East Neuk of Fife. When it was more gloomy, we headed to Dundee to check the city out.

In particular, the V&A Dundee Museum of Design proved a totally fascinating subject https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2025/3/13/the-va-design-museum-dundee-scotland-winter

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The interior of the V&A Dundee, showcasing a modern architectural design. The space features a striking wooden wall with layered panels, creating a dynamic visual effect. The floor is made of dark tiles, and there are large glass windows allowing natural light to flood the area. In the centre, a staircase leads to an upper level adorned with wooden seating and displays. People are seen walking through the space, engaging with the environment, while a reception area is visible on the right. The ceiling is lined with horizontal wooden beams, enhancing the contemporary feel of the venue.
Another stunning interior view of the V&A Dundee, focusing on the flowing wooden wall that elegantly curves upward. The scene is viewed from a staircase leading down to the lower level, where visitors can be seen walking. Above, large windows allow ample natural light to brighten the space, and glimpses of the upper level reveal a bustling area with people seated and enjoying their surroundings. The staircase features glass railings and dark tiled steps, while the lower level showcases various exhibits and displays, including signage for "Locke Hall." The overall design combines modern architecture with warm wooden elements, creating an inviting atmosphere.
The striking exterior of the V&A Dundee, emphasising its unique architectural design. The building features a series of layered concrete panels that create a dramatic, angular façade, resembling the hull of a ship. In the foreground, a smooth, reflective surface of water mirrors the structure, enhancing its visual impact. The ground is wet, from recent rain, adding a subdued atmosphere under a cloudy sky. There are a few figures in the scene, providing a sense of scale against the impressive backdrop of the museum. The overall composition highlights both the contemporary design of the building and its harmonious relationship with the surrounding environment.
A captivating view from within the V&A Dundee, looking out towards the city of Dundee. The foreground features the building's distinctive layered concrete structure, creating a dynamic framing effect around the view. Beyond the architectural elements, the scene reveals a bustling urban environment, with various buildings and pedestrians visible in the distance. The surface beneath is smooth and wet, reflecting the cloudy sky overhead. To the right, a gently curving water feature adds a serene touch to the setting, while the overall composition highlights the contrast between the museum's modern design and the lively cityscape beyond.

The V&A Design Museum, Dundee, Scotland, Winter

It wasn’t entirely perfect weather during our week off.
Ian Cylkowski (Ian Cylkowski Photography.)
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Dundee being #Dundee.

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Lemming bridger laying blocks at the foot of an obelisk.
Lemming statue on top of an obelisk peering ahead. Palm trees in the background.
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Last photo from today.

Walking down the ever dodgy steps at the back of the Wellgate Centre, Dundee, I happened to glance back.

New street art since the last time I was there! I believe this is by Pamie Bennett. Murals first started appearing here about 4 years ago, by a community group working on a project called Positive Challenges, inspiring, cheerful bit of street art popped up at the steps. I didn't get any photos of the rest of it.

Anyone that knows Dundee, knows how dismal the Wellgate Shopping Centre is (although it does have some good things going on - like a thriving library and a lot of small community support shops and services), the stairs out the back are bleak though, so I love this art decorating the space.

Dundee has a lot of talented folk. I am looking at the positives of the city here 😉

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Photo. Concrete steps with the edges painted yellow, metal handrails at various points on the steps. What appears to be a random wall in the middle of the steps is actually used as a massive planter, steps continue at either side of it. The wall is covered in street art. The entire section of wall has a blue background, a large horseshoe is painted in white, yellow and pink. Yellow and black droplets surround the horseshoe. The words good luck are in the middle of the horseshoe. Buildings and blue sky can be seen beyond the back of the steps.
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A random sculpture hidden between two benches in the centre of Dundee.

There are lots of random small sculptures to be found in the city centre. They are part of a public art project called Lost and Found by Jeremy Cunningham. There is no sculpture trail map for this and they are not all obvious, all the times I have sat on these benches, and today was the first time I noticed this!

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Photo. A small metal sculpture of a violin with a watch lying on it. The sculpture is on a paving slab and the metal feet of benches are on either side of the violin.
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The way the light caught the McManus Galleries in Dundee today made me smile.
I couldn't get the photo I wanted due to other humans being out and about, how very dare they 😉

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Photo. The McManus Galleries building in Dundee. A stone built Victorian Gothic style building. A winding staircase with arches underneath it leads to the first floor of the building. The building has large arched windows on ground and first floor. The stairs, external stair landing and around the roof of the building has a decorative balustrade, again made of stone with pillars and small arches. An ornate grey spire sits in the middle of the roof. There is lush green grass and a small hedge in front of the building, the sky is a lovely pale blue. In the photo, the ground floor and the grass are in the shade cast from buildings nearby, the first floor of the McManus and roof are lit by the sun.
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