Dundee is known as the “City of Discovery” and is situated on the banks of the River Tay on the east coast of Scotland.

The city in past times was renowned for the three J’s – Jute, Jam and Journalism and is the home of Desperate Dan and The Beano. The comic book legends have been immortalised in bronze within the City Square’s pedestrianised precinct. In addition to Cow Pies, the city is infamous for Dundee Cake, Wallace’s Dundee Peh (Pie) and the slogan “E’ll hae eh peh!” (I'll have a pie!).

The Discovery

The Frigate Unicorn

The University of Dundee is situated just minutes from the city centre, with easy access to numerous tourist attractions and the famous Championship Golf Courses of St Andrews and Carnoustie are within ½ hour’s drive. 

Within walking distance, are Captain Scott’s Ship “The Discovery” and Discovery Point visitor attraction, HM Frigate Unicorn, Verdant Works, Sensation Science Centre, and Dundee Rep Theatre to name but a few.  A short drive away you can explore Glamis Castle, Scone Palace, Angus Folk Museum, J M Barrie’s Birthplace, Arbroath Abbey and many other local sites of historic interest.

Dundee is in an ideal location to visit Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth and the Highlands making it the superb base for numerous type of short breaks and holidays.

Available nearby (payable locally): 
Sports facilities at University of Dundee Institute of Sport and Exercise
Olympia Leisure Centre  Golf (there are many and varied golf courses around Dundee and Angus)  Fishing  Ice-rink Cinemas  Theatres  Extensive Shopping Outlets