Robert Burns statue, Dundee, Visitor Guide & Things to Do Nearby

The Robert Burns statue stands in Albert Square in the centre of Dundee, honouring Scotland's national poet in one of the city's open public spaces. It is an easy, free stop for anyone exploring the middle of town on foot.

Tips for your visit

• The statue is outdoors in a public square, so you can see it any time without a ticket. Allow around ten to fifteen minutes to look at it and take photos.
• Daylight is best for reading the details of the statue and its base, and the square is quieter earlier in the day.
• Albert Square is also home to the McManus Galleries, so it makes a natural starting point for a wider wander through the city centre. Check current opening hours if you want to go inside.
• Dundee's centre is compact and walkable, so you can combine this stop with other sights without needing transport.

See it on a quest

A good way to see the statue is as one stop on a longer walk, and Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Dundee passes through the area. You reach each place on foot, the app tells you about it as you arrive, and you solve a puzzle based on what is in front of you. It is a paid quest, and one ticket covers the whole group.