Dundee Business and Tourist Information
Dundee ~ Business, Local & Tourist Information
Dundee ~ The City of Discovery
Dundee is an active and friendly city situated in the South of the county of Angus near the mouth of the River Tay, between Edinburgh and Aberdeen on the East coast of Scotland. Dundee is Scotland's fourth largest city, it offers a fine quality of life with more hours of sunshine and cleaner air than any other city in Scotland.
The City of Dundee offers something for all members of the family. Attractions in Dundee are numerous and include Camperdown Park, Law Hill, Discovery Point, Sensations Science Centre, Dundee Contemporary Arts, The Rep Theatre, McManus Galleries, University of Dundee Botanic Garden and Verdant Works and many others. There are many activities in Dundee in which you can participate including fly fishing at Kingennie Fishings which is situated in the rolling countryside near Dundee.
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The Olympia Leisure Centre has swimming, gym and sauna facilities for all the family. For Ice Skating experts or people wishing to learn there's the Dundee Ice Arena, and for the movie buffs amongst us there is Cineworld Cinema, both of which can be found at the Camperdown Leisure Complex. For climbing fans why not try Avertical World which has over 300 indoor climbing routes for all grades.
Shopping facilities are available in the city's numerous shopping centres, these include the Wellgate Centre, and the new multi-million pound Overgate Centre. The city boasts dozens of restaurants including a personal favourite 'the Balaka' in Perth Road. Nightlife can be found at Fat Sam's in South Ward Road.
You can also find a comprehensive list of Dundee Tradesmen and Tayside Business Services in our online Dundee Business Directory database.
The city also boasts a number of magnificent parks including Camperdown Park, Clatto Park and also the country parks outside Dundee to the East which include Monikie Country Park and Crombie Parks which offer a great day out for families. Gardeners will find interest in the University of Dundee Botanic Garden which is close to Dundee Airport.
Dundee is a city of learning has two universities, the Dundee University and Abertay University. There are also a number of colleges, and Medical Learning centres, including the Ninewells Teaching Hospital, and the Welcome Trust Medical Research Centre.
City Square, the heart of the city is a place worth visiting, it is overlooked by Caird Hall, with its impressive architectural design. Caird Hall is the venue for the University graduation ceremonies, for both universities. Caird Hall is also a major venue for concerts, plays and exhibitions in the city.
Dundee has become an increasingly popular destination, for Scottish day-trippers and international tourists. Life science research, education, the arts, business, computer games, manufacturing, communications and tourism are some of the city's current strengths.
Sea faring & industrial heritage
The "City of Discovery" has a fine sea faring tradition, it was once one of Britain's primary whaling ports. It has a rich industrial heritage and was once the centre of the world's jute trade. The city is currently developing digital technologies, scientific research and medical teaching as it moves towards the future.
Take a visit to Verdant Works, a textile heritage centre which was awarded Europe's Top Industrial Museum in 1999. Captain Scott's famous Antarctic expedition ship R.R.S. Discovery is docked adjacent to the Discovery Point Visitor Centre. Both of these attractions provide an interesting and informative day out for individuals and families, locals and tourists.
Getting to the City of Dundee
The quickest way to reach Dundee by car is past Perth and along the A9 to link up with A972 heading east.
ScotRail offers frequent train services between Perth, Dundee, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Telephone: 08457 484950
Scottish CityLink bus services from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Telephone: 0990 505050
Dundee Airport is the most convenient fly-in destination for some 1000 square miles of Central Scotland. Dundee Airport is situated only two miles from the City Centre, and less than 10 minutes by taxi from the main railway and bus stations. It is also quick and easy to access from Fife via the nearby Tay Road Bridge.
Telephone: 01382 662200
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