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H.M. Frigate UNICORN
The World's most original Wooden Warship

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    		• OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

    Summer Months:
    Daily, 1000-1700 (10am-5pm) (to 28 Oct 2007)

    Winter Months:
    Reduced opening:
    Monday & Tuesday closed
    Wednesday-Friday 1200-1600
    Saturday & Sunday 1000-1600

    Closed Christmas and New Year

    Other times by arrangement.

    Prices for 2007:
    £4.00 Adult
    £3.00 Concessions
    £9.00 Single Adult Family (adult & two children)
    £11.00 Family (two adults, two children) £2.50 group rate (groups of 10 or more)

    What they say about us....
    "...a visit to Frigate Unicorn is cheaper than either Verdant Works or the Discovery but with its two tonne cannons it packs a punch just as powerful." (The Guide to Dundee for 12 to 25s)

    For further information on Group Visits, School Visits, Group Discounts, Guided Tours etc... contact the Ship's Manager (tel 01382-200893)

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    HOME     		HOW TO REACH US...
    DUNDEE is easily accessible from the main tourist route North from Edinburgh, and is well placed with road, rail, and air links. It is only a few minutes drive from St Andrews, the home of golf, and Glamis Castle.
    Map of Dundee city centreFrom Edinburgh & Perth:
    Take A85 dual carriageway towards Dundee City Centre, then follow the brown tourist signs to the ship.
    From Fife:
    Take A92 over the Tay Road Bridge, then follow brown tourist signs to the ship.
    From Aberdeen:
    Take A90(T) towards Dundee City Centre, then follow brown tourist signs to the ship.
    From DISCOVERY:
    There is a signed river-front walkway between the two ships, which takes 5-10minutes to walk.
    From Rail Station:
    The Unicorn is only a few minutes by taxi, or 5-10 minutes walk from the Rail Station, following the river-front walkway.
    From Bus Station:
    The Unicorn is 5 minutes walk south from the Bus Station towards the Docks and river front.


    UNICORN is berthed in Dundee's attractive Victoria Dock, right next to the Tay Road Bridge. She is only a few minutes walk from the Rail and Bus Stations and the City Centre, and is linked to RRS Discovery by a riverfront walkway.
    There is ample parking on the north side of Victoria Dock, just across the dock bridge from the ship.

    Click HERE for a map of a wider area, showing the main roads into Dundee.

     
    Logo HOME PRIVATE FUNCTIONS...
    UNICORN provides an exciting and atmospheric setting for private functions and parties, and can comfortably accommodate numbers from a cosy dinner for a handful in the Captain's Cabin up to a hundred people on the covered Upper Deck, depending upon the type of function. Assistance with catering and other requirements can be arranged.
    View of Upper Deck, often used for functions
    To book UNICORN for a different...

    Conference
    Wedding Reception
    Christmas Party
         		        Anniversary Celebration
    Burns Supper
    Reunion, etc...

    contact the Ship's Manager (tel 01382-200893)
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    There is a well-stocked shop onboard, selling an interesting range of nautically themed goods. It can be visited separately from the ship, and makes a good pre-Christmas stop.
    Selection of shop stock
    Come to UNICORN for your...
    Unusual Gifts
    Nautical Books
    Christmas Shopping, etc...
     
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    Victoria Dock, Dundee DD1 3JA,
    SCOTLAND
    Tel: +44 (0)1382-200900
    Fax: +44 (0)1382-200923
    e-mail: mail@frigateunicorn.org


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