In the center of Dundee, you will meet Desperate Dan, a famous cartoon wild west character that was created by Dudley D. Watkins in the comic magazine The Dandy. The publishers, D. C. Thomson & Co. are based here in Dundee.

Stuart Wilcock

September 20, 2025

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The statue was erected in 2001 to celebrate the famous characters from the British comics The Dandy and The Beano, which are published in Dundee by D.C. Thomson & Co..

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1. Desperate Dan Statue – RRS Discovery and V&A Dundee loop from Waterfront

8.77km

02:16

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Desperate Dan Statue – Bruin the Polar Bear Statue loop from West End

3.81km

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30m

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3. RRS Discovery – Desperate Dan Statue loop from Dundee

6.75km

01:55

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Friday 20 February

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88 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Location: City Centre And Harbour, Dundee City, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Desperate Dan Statue

1. Desperate Dan Statue – RRS Discovery and V&A Dundee loop from Waterfront

2. Desperate Dan Statue – Bruin the Polar Bear Statue loop from West End

3. RRS Discovery – Desperate Dan Statue loop from Dundee

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