Invergowrie brings together the landscape of the Inner Tay Estuary and traces of the area’s history. These offer different points of interest when planning a trip: designated natural areas and paths on the one hand, and the church, toll house, toll bar and Coffin Road on the other. You can weigh up whether nature watching, architectural history or both should shape your stay.

Landscape and paths by the Inner Tay Estuary

The Inner Tay Estuary is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The Inner Tay Estuary Local Nature Reserve includes mudflats around Invergowrie and Kingoodie Bay, which are vital for resident and migratory wildlife. This brings both the estuary as a designated natural area and the habitats on the mudflats into focus.

Level, well-surfaced paths connect Invergowrie with Kingoodie Quarry and lead towards Dundee. The path conditions and direction are relevant to your choice: Kingoodie Quarry is a specific destination, while Dundee is the direction. Check local conditions before setting out. Access to the Local Nature Reserve from Invergowrie is informal, and the shore can be slippery. Take particular care by the shore.

The church and local history

St Peter's Church and its churchyard in Invergowrie are a Scheduled Monument. The church is sometimes also called Dargie Church. Dargie Church is another name for the same church.

Invergowrie's Old Toll House is a single-storey toll house dating from the late 18th century. Its arched ends define its shape; an extension was added in 1819. Keep the two dates distinct: the late 18th century refers to the toll house, while 1819 refers to the later extension. The Invergowrie Toll Bar is a separate structure. It originally stood at the gates of Mylnefield House and was later moved to its current location. Their histories therefore differ: the Toll House is notable for its design and extension, while the Toll Bar's story centres on its former location and subsequent relocation.

The old Invergowrie Coffin Road is also part of the area's history, but its significance differs from that of the buildings. It was frequently used to carry the dead to the consecrated ground of the old church in Invergowrie. Here, the focus is on the former use of a path, whereas the historic buildings are associated with their design and the history of their locations.

Parkland area accessible on foot

A parkland area is accessible to visitors on foot via Tom Macdonald Avenue. There is no parking on the hospital grounds. Bear both points in mind when planning: access is on foot, and there is no parking on the grounds.

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