Welcome to Hobbies & Pastimes on The Dundee Messenger, your dedicated guide to popular dundee hobbies, recreation, and active living across Tayside. From local sports clubs and outdoor adventures along the Tay to tabletop gaming, crafting, and community gardening, Dundee offers endless ways to spend your free time.
Whether you are looking for new weekend activities, reviews of local recreation spots, or guides to regional dundee hobbies, our coverage keeps you connected to the city’s vibrant community life. Explore our latest feature stories, activity guides, and local club showcases below.
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Dundee Hobbies & Community Club Directory
Discover local groups, meetup times, and contact information across Tayside.
Outdoor & Active Recreation
| Group / Club | Activities & Location | Meeting Times | Contact & Links |
| Dundee Ramblers | Social walking and hiking across Dundee and Angus trails. | Saturdays & Sundays (weekly) | Email: info@dundeeramblers.org.uk Web: dundeeramblers.org.uk |
| Tay Rowing Club | Coastal and estuary rowing at Broughty Ferry Harbour. | Tue/Thu 18:00, Sat 09:00 | Facebook: @TayRowingClub |
| Dundee Cycling Forum | Group rides and active travel advocacy across Tayside. | First Wednesday monthly | Email: contact@dundeecycling.org.uk |
Creative Skills, Crafts & Arts
| Group / Club | Activities & Location | Meeting Times | Contact & Links |
| Dundee Community Craft Circle | Knitting, embroidery, and textile crafts (Dundee Central Library). | Thursdays 14:00 – 16:00 | Facebook: @DundeeCrafts |
| Tayside Woodturners & Crafters | Woodworking, turning, and tool sharing in Monifieth. | Alternate Tuesdays 19:00 | Email: secretary@taysidewood.co.uk |
| Dundee Digital Arts & Media | Animation, graphic design, and photo editing meetups. | Monthly (Online / Hybrid) | Web: dundeedigitalart.org |
Tabletop, Gaming & Niche Pursuits
| Group / Club | Activities & Location | Meeting Times | Contact & Links |
| Highland Gaming Guild | Board games, tabletop RPGs, and strategy gaming. | Fridays 18:30 – 22:00 | Discord: Dundee Tabletop Hub Facebook: @HighlandGamingDundee |
| Dundee Astronomical Society | Stargazing, telescope nights, and astronomy talks (Mills Observatory). | Fortnightly Fridays 19:30 | Email: enquiries@dundeeastro.org.uk |
| Dundee Local History Group | Regional history, genealogy, and archive research. | Third Monday monthly | Email: history@dundeemessenger.co.uk |
Gardening & Environmental Groups
| Group / Club | Activities & Location | Meeting Times | Contact & Links |
| Dundee Urban Growing Project | Community allotments, seed sharing, and organic veg growing. | Saturdays 10:00 – 13:00 | Email: grow@dundeeurbangardens.scot |
| Camperdown Conservation Volunteers | Park maintenance, wildlife tracking, and planting days. | Sundays (bi-weekly) | Web: camperdownvolunteers.org.uk |
Want to list your local group? If you run a club or community activity in the Dundee area and would like to be added to our directory, send your details to editor@dundeemessenger.co.uk.