Dundee isn't an obvious destination in a country with so much to offer, but Scotland's fourth largest city has big plans to transform its gritty, post-industrial landscape into a thriving hub of culture and design excellence, and one project is spearheading those changes: the new V&A. Opening in September 2018, Kengo Kuma’s awesome, space-age museum is the crown jewel in an urban redevelopment that’s turning heads both at home and abroad.

Travel in the UK can be a bargain experience if you do it right. Museums and galleries are often free, historic cities and parks offer plenty of options for exploration, and there are top class options to eat and drink on a budget, whether you’re after a Moroccan tagine or classic British cafe fare.

Edinburgh is famous for its world-class architecture, the biggest arts festival on the planet, and some of the best parks, galleries and restaurants in Britain. But Scotland’s capital is also perfectly placed for exploring a wealth of local gems, with ancient palaces, golden sands, top mountain biking trails and mysterious Roslin Chapel on its doorstep. Here are some of the best days out from Edinburgh.