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Dundee Heritage Trust
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Welcome to the RUclips Channel for Dundee Heritage Trust; the only independent charity in Scotland operating two five-star rated visitor attractions and caring for two Recognised Collections of National Significance.
Discovery Point and RRS Discovery is multi-award winning home to Captain Scott's world famous polar research vessel, the Royal Research Ship Discovery. This incredible vessel first took Captain Scott, Ernest Shackleton, Tom Crean and many more to the great unknown polar south. Made In Dundee | Designed for Adventure
Verdant Works is an historic mill dating back to 1833 and tells the story of the industry that made Dundee and of the people who worked there at the height of the Industrial Revolution. One Mill | Many Stories
Here you'll find exclusive insights and information from behind the scenes at both Discovery Point and Verdant Works. Enjoy!
Discovery Point and RRS Discovery is multi-award winning home to Captain Scott's world famous polar research vessel, the Royal Research Ship Discovery. This incredible vessel first took Captain Scott, Ernest Shackleton, Tom Crean and many more to the great unknown polar south. Made In Dundee | Designed for Adventure
Verdant Works is an historic mill dating back to 1833 and tells the story of the industry that made Dundee and of the people who worked there at the height of the Industrial Revolution. One Mill | Many Stories
Here you'll find exclusive insights and information from behind the scenes at both Discovery Point and Verdant Works. Enjoy!
Ernest Shackleton's Dundee & Perth Connections
Recording of a talk delivered at Discovery Point by Graham Ferguson of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, uncovering the lesser-known connections between Tayside and one of the world's most famous Polar explorers.
With many thanks to Graham and the whole team at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society for sharing this fascinating talk with us at Discovery Point; home of the Royal Research Ship Discovery.
Find out more about the Royal Scottish Geographical Society: www.rsgs.org/
00:00 - Intro
04:31 - Shackleton's story
08:07 - Shackleton on Discovery
13:16 - Shackleton & the RSGS
32:17 - Shackleton in Dundee
39:26 - Legacy at the RSGS
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With many thanks to Graham and the whole team at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society for sharing this fascinating talk with us at Discovery Point; home of the Royal Research Ship Discovery.
Find out more about the Royal Scottish Geographical Society: www.rsgs.org/
00:00 - Intro
04:31 - Shackleton's story
08:07 - Shackleton on Discovery
13:16 - Shackleton & the RSGS
32:17 - Shackleton in Dundee
39:26 - Legacy at the RSGS
________________________________________________________...
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Видео
The Lost Colour Photographs of 1902 Antarctica
Просмотров 752 месяца назад
In this video, we introduce the mystery of Koettlitz's missing colour photographs; the first ever colour images made in the Antarctic. Find out more about RRS Discovery and walk in the footsteps of Captain Scott, Dr. Koettlitz and Ernest Shackleton aboard the ship: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk/ Formed in 1985, Dundee Heritage Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the guardianship, preserv...
Dundee Photographic Society Exhibition at Verdant Works Museum
Просмотров 1032 месяца назад
President of the Dundee Photographic Society introduces the Society's newest exhibition, shown here at Verdant Works Museum until 16th September 2024. Find out more about the exhibition: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk/event/exhibition-dundee-photography/ View the Society's other exciting exhibition at Discovery Point until 30th August 2024: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk/event/exhibition-dundee-p...
Creating a 3D model of a 1901 Royal Research Ship
Просмотров 3223 месяца назад
We were thrilled to recently invite Jack Pink and Felix Pedrotti from Southampton University to undertake 3D scans of the Royal Research Ship Discovery as part of a wider project relating to the extensive Discovery collections held across the UK. In this short video, learn more about what the 3D models will be used for, and how the technology used - including a camera that plots over 1million p...
RRS Discovery's Wooden Rudder Lifted for the First Time in Almost 100 Years
Просмотров 6533 месяца назад
As part of the Royal Research Ship Discovery's ongoing major conservation works, the ship's historic rudder has been temporarily removed for repair. The wooden rudder was used to steer the ship through stormy waters across the globe. In 1904, the original rudder was replaced in Antarctica, after the icy grasps damaged it. Back then, the rudder was pulled up through the ship's in-built rudder we...
The Victorian Toy Made From Only Metal
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.4 месяца назад
John, a volunteer guide at Verdant Works Museum shows one of his favourite object and explains the significance of this simple toy in the history of Dundee's jute mills. Have a go of the gird & cleek for yourself, here at Verdant Works Museum! Kids go FREE* to our award-winning museum. Plan your visit here: www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk If you enjoyed this video, please consider supporting Dund...
Designing Skis & Ships for Polar Exploration in 1901
Просмотров 7244 месяца назад
Recording of a talk at Discovery Point in Dundee - home of Captain Scott's first Antarctic vessel, Discovery - from ski maker Jamie Kunka and Director of Ship & Facilities at Dundee Heritage Trust, Ali Gellatly. Ali Gellatly shares the secrets of designing the Discovery; the UK's first purpose-built scientific research ship. Combining the technologies from Dundee's iconic whaling vessels and to...
Glass Blasting 1901 Historic Ship
Просмотров 3885 месяцев назад
Blast Clean Scotland removing paint in the sail locker of RRS Discovery - Captain R.F. Scott's first Antarctic ship - as part of major conservation works underway on the 1901-built vessel. Removing this paint allows the historic timbers to breathe, and to be assessed and repaired to ensure that Discovery and her legacy continue to inspire future generations. The RRS Discovery needs your support...
Captain Scott's Terra Nova Tragedy from the Eyes of the Women Left Behind
Просмотров 1026 месяцев назад
Recording of a talk at Discovery Point in Dundee - home of Captain Scott's first Antarctic vessel, Discovery - from critically-acclaimed author and artist, Katherine MacInnes. In the talk, MacInnes revealed her processes behind writing best-selling 'Snow Widows'; Scott's fatal Antarctic Expedition by the women left behind, and shared fascinating insights uncovered years during extensive researc...
What did you enjoy about being the School in Residence?
Просмотров 667 месяцев назад
We've been lucky to welcome Blackness Primary 6 pupils to Verdant Works as our first ever School in Residence for the past six months, as part of our Sandford award-winning education programme. In this video, the pupils share in their own words what their favourite things were. Enjoy! Dundee Heritage Trust is an independent charity, and generates 98% of its own income. Your support can help us ...
Iceland Landscape Photography with Bill Duncan
Просмотров 777 месяцев назад
Dundee-artist Bill Duncan shares his experiences of creating infra-red photography in the thrilling Icelandic landscape; from long mountain trails to unforgettable moments in the otherworldly surroundings. 'Iceland: Invisible Landscapes' is on display at Discovery Point in Dundee until 10th March 2024 and is free to view. Plan your visit today: www.rrsdiscovery.co.uk/ Formed in 1985, Dundee Her...
Dundee's Tallest Tenement: Disease, Overcrowding and Jail!
Просмотров 9029 месяцев назад
Dundee's Tallest Tenement: Disease, Overcrowding and Jail!
What Did Mill Workers Get for Christmas?
Просмотров 6210 месяцев назад
What Did Mill Workers Get for Christmas?
Blackness Primary Review Tackling TB Exhibition at Verdant Works!
Просмотров 189Год назад
Blackness Primary Review Tackling TB Exhibition at Verdant Works!
How to be a Responsible Visitor at Verdant Works
Просмотров 121Год назад
How to be a Responsible Visitor at Verdant Works
Dundee Heritage Trust x National Oceanography Centre Livestream Lesson
Просмотров 124Год назад
Dundee Heritage Trust x National Oceanography Centre Livestream Lesson
'Facing the North' with Ellis O'Connor | Artist Interview
Просмотров 87Год назад
'Facing the North' with Ellis O'Connor | Artist Interview
Victorian Whistle Sounds After 15 Years
Просмотров 252Год назад
Victorian Whistle Sounds After 15 Years
Georgia Shackleton Plays the Shackleton Violin on RRS Discovery
Просмотров 210Год назад
Georgia Shackleton Plays the Shackleton Violin on RRS Discovery
Storm - the Goddess of the Sea at Discovery Point Dundee
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Storm - the Goddess of the Sea at Discovery Point Dundee
Video Tour of RRS Discovery - Video 2
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.4 года назад
Video Tour of RRS Discovery - Video 2
Video Tour of RRS Discovery - video 1
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.4 года назад
Video Tour of RRS Discovery - video 1