Camperdown Country Park

Camperdown Country Park, often known as just Camperdown Park, is a public park in the Camperdown area of Dundee, Scotland. The park comprises the former grounds of Camperdown House, a 19th-century mansion, which was bought by the city in 1946. Camperdown Park is home to a wildlife centre and recreational facilities. It is the largest park in Dundee, stretching to 400 acres (1.6 km2). Over 190 species of tree are found in the park.

Camperdown House
Camperdown House, June 2006
Coordinates56.484°N 3.046°W / 56.484; -3.046
Area400 acres (1.6 km2)
Listed Building – Category A
Designated12 July 1963
Reference no.LB25078
Designated1 July 1987
Reference no.GDL00082
Location in Dundee

Camperdown House is the largest Greek Revival house remaining in Scotland. It is protected as a Category A listed building, and the park is included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant parks.

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