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Desperate Dan Statue

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  • 4407KR
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    Great fun . . .

    . . . Desperate Dan in the sunshine this time, with children clambering all over him for photos. A great magnet in the Square, attracting lots of attention.

    Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023
  • TheShis
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    A quirky sculpture.

    This is a quirky and fun sculpture of a man trying to lead a dog. The sculpture is a major photo-op place in the city center.

    Reviewed on Aug 20, 2023
  • paulbZ2441TF
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    Dundee in June

    Dundee city centre and waterfront are packed with shops and food vendors. The V&A is on the waterfront and is free to walk around. The architecture is unique and fascinating. The V&A team can explain ...

    Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
  • D38lawn
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    Where's my cow pie!

    It really is a great statue. Worth a trip just to see him, oh and minnie. Other sculptures are available, but not as good.

    Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023
  • 797dennisp
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    Brought back memories !

    Desperate Dan was the main character of the Dandy comic and was usually on the front cover of the weekly from Dundee publishers D C Thomson. My mum bought me both The Dandy and the Beano and usually ...

    Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023

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