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www.dundee.com 12:34 PM 12:34 PM Download FREE for your Guide to Dundee One City, Many Discoveries www.dundee.com Words people most associate with Dundee: www.dundee.com Dundee is home to one of the most significant biomedical and life sciences communities in the UK outwith Oxford and Cambridge. Dundee has one of the highest student population ratios in the UK. At 1:5 with 50,000 studying within 30 minutes of the city. www.dundee.com Dundee was named the Global video game hits UK’s first UNESCO City Lemmings and Grand of Design by the United Theft Auto were created Nations in 2014. in Dundee. www.dundee.com The City of Design desig- nation has previously been HMS Unicorn is one of the oldest ships afloat in the world. Dundee boasts two 5-star award winning visitor attractions, namely Discovery Point and Scotland’s Jute Museum @ Verdant Works. In addition, other attractions include HMS Unicorn, Dundee Science Centre and Mills Observatory. www.dundee.com a few Broughty Castle Scotland’s Jute Museum Museum @ Verdant 01382 436916 Works 01382 309060 D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum HMS Frigate 01382 384310 Unicorn 01382 200900 The Population Tayside Medical of Dundee is History Museum Dundee Science currently 148,710 01382 384310 Centre with approximately 01382 228800 306,300 people RRS Discovery/ living within a 30 Discovery Point minute drive time. 01382 309060 www.dundee.com “Dundee is a little pot of gold at the end of the A92” - The Guardian Dundee is a cultural hive - both historical and contemporary. Amongst the city’s cultural strengths are Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee Contemporary Arts with its cutting-edge exhibits, and The McManus, Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum - not to be missed. www.dundee.com Dundee Contemporary Gardyne Theatre Arts (DCA) 01382 434940 01382 909900 The Whitehall Theatre The McManus: 01382 434940 Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum 01382 307200 The Caird Hall 01382 434940 Dundee Rep 01382 223530 V&A Dundee 01382 411611 www.dundee.com V&A Dundee Opening on 15th September 2018, V&A Dundee will be the first ever dedicated design museum in Scotland and the only other V&A Museum anywhere in the world outside London. The international centre for design, located in the heart of Dundee’s revitalised Waterfront, will host world-class design exhibitions, celebrate Scotland’s illustrious design heritage and promote contemporary talent. www.vandadundee.org www.dundee.com Multi award winning £1 billion project 3rd most active regeneration project in the UK - commercial Development - leisure opportunities: - residential - marina New Rail Station V&A Dundee - only design museum in the UK outside London Fabulous choice of hotels along the waterfront www.dundeewaterfront.com www.dundee.com Dundee has more sunshine hours than any other city in Scotland. (Average 1523 hours of sunshine per year) www.dundee.com Dundee has been named “the coolest little city in the UK” by GQ magazine Gentle city walks, ‘lively skate parks’, golf and football, Dundee has a range of activities for all levels of energy all within easy reach. www.dundee.com Caird Park Golf Course Pirates Island 01382 453606 01382 828230 Leisure Active Information Dundee Botanic Garden ScotKart Dundee Line: 01382 432328 01382 381136 01382 597557 Ancrum Outdoor Centre The Factory Skatepark Pirate Boats - Tay Trips 01382 435911 01382 509586 07931 231 054 Avertical World Dundee Football Club DD Tours (Dark Dundee) Climbing Centre 01382 889966 07446 625 682 01382 201901 Dundee United Football Foxlake Dundee Battlefield Live Club: 01382 833166 Watersports: 01382 214484 01382 690820 Dundee Ice Arena Royal Tay Yacht Club Camperdown Wildlife 01382 431900 01382 477516 Centre: 01382 431811 Mills Observatory Outdoor Explore Dundee International Sports 01382 435967 Kayaking Complex: 01382 438804 07904 324 102 Olympia Leisure Centre Downfield Golf Club 01382 432300 www.leisureandculturedundee.com 01382 825595 Soccerworld www.leisure-active.com Camperdown Golf Course 01382 816888 01382 623398 For a comprehensive list of Golf Courses visit www.carnoustiecountry.com www.dundee.com The River Tay Dundee has is the longest approximately 1,800 river in hectares of green Scotland. space, 11 parks and 282 hectares (188 kilometres/ of woodland 117 miles long) Credit Pirate Boats Ltd www.dundee.com Broughty Ferry Beach is a lovely place for a stroll and only four miles east of Dundee city centre. It was awarded a Scottish Beach Award in 2017 for its high standards of cleanliness, facilities and overall environment. www.dundee.com DUNDEE LAW With it’s incredible history and geology, The Law’s 174 metre peak is the city’s highest point, its most distinctive landmark. The Law is easily accessed, offering a breathtaking view of the city and surrounding countryside, a must for visitors and locals. At the top of The Law is a war memorial to the fallen in both world wars which is lit on significant days. www.dundee.com Dundee is home to Publisher DC Thomson - Pioneer in world cartoons, Dundee is home to two Dennis the Menace, The Bash professional football Street Kids and Desperate Dan teams - Dundee FC and Dundee United FC www.dundee.com Dundee City Centre not only has modern shopping centres, multi-nationals and well-known high street stores, but offers an exceptional mix of speciality and independent retailers, an eclectic blend of cafés, and a unique choice of excellent bars and restaurants. www.dundee.com http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/ citycentre/citymap/ www.dundee.com Dundee has an eclectic mix of friendly places to eat and drink from traditional to contemporary cuisine. www.dundee.com The Bach Rancho Pancho (Mexican) 01382 869902 a selection 01382 229518 Flame Tree Café Café Montmartre Jahangir (Balti/Tandoori) 01382 204200 (French) 01382 204417 01382 201054 Castlehill Restaurant The White Goose Oshibori (Japanese) (Fine Dining) 01382 221504 01382 690370 01382 220008 The Manchurian (Chinese) Tailend (Fish & Chips) The Bird and Bear 01382 229990 01382 228822 01382 791841 Project Pizza Agacan (Turkish) 01382 220909 01382 644227 For more info download: Italian Grill Malmaison 01382 690600 Brasserie & Grill 01382 339715 Rama Thai 12:34 PM 01382 223366 Tony Macaroni 01382 236211 Sol y Sombra (Spanish Tapas) The Tayberry 01382 776941 (Contemporary Dining) 01382 698280 The Parlour Café 01382 203588 www.dundee.com continued Tahini (Lebanese & Mediterranean) 01382 203907 The Piccolo (Italian) 01382 201419 The Boozy Cow (Burgers) 01382 226222 Jute Café/Restaurant at DCA (European) 01382 909246 Taza (Indian Buffet) 01382 203070 The D’Arcy Thompson (Seasonal and Occasional British Fayre) 01382 322694 www.dundee.com Live music, late bars, crowded pubs, night clubs, a casino and Saturday night lectures are all within easy reach of each other. www.dundee.com Duke’s Corner Grosvenor Casino 01382 205052 01382 309120 Clarks Saturday Evening 01382 224925 Lectures 01382 388154 The Reading Rooms 01382 228496 Cineworld The View formed 0871 200 2000 Jute Café/Bar at DCA their band in 01382 909246 DCA Cinema Dundee in 2005 01382 909900 Underground 01382 200399 Odeon Cinema Snow Patrol 020 3432 0550 Fat Sam’s formed while Club Tropicana and studying at the Vogue: 01382 228181 University of Dundee in 1994 www.dundee.com Whether it’s a boutique hotel, global chain, luxury independents or refurbished hostels you are looking for, Dundee offers a wide selection of accommodation to suit everyone’s tastes and pockets. www.dundee.com Apex Dundee 01382 202404 Premier Inn DoubleTree by 0871 527 8320 Hilton Hotel Holiday Inn Express 01382 641122 01382 314330 Malmaison Hoppo Hostel 01382 339715 01382 224646 Queens Hotel Hotel Broughty Ferry 01382 322515 01382 480027 Travelodge Invercarse 0871 984 6301 01382 669231 Urban Quarters Westport Luxury 07876 450 961 Serviced Apartments 01382 313666 Hampton By Hilton 01382 725200 Woodlands Hotel Westport Luxury Apartments 01382 480033 - the only Visit Scotland 5 Star Accommodation in Dundee new in Sleeperz and 2018 www.dundee.com Hotel Indigo Dundee is a great base for anyone looking to explore from mountain climbing to sand yachting, Pictish trails or Peter Pan, there’s a wealth of exciting things to do within a short distance of Dundee city centre. www.dundee.com Festivals and Events in Dundee: Farmers’ Market Broughty Ferry Gala Dundee Mountain Film Every 3rd Saturday of Week - June/July Festival - November the month East Coast Sailing Week Neon Digital Arts New Year’s Day Dook July Festival - November January Dare to be Digital Dundee Science Festival Easter Fun Day August November March/April Dundee Flower and Dundee Jazz Festival Real Ale Weekend - May Food Festival - September November Ignite Festival - May Doors Open Days Christmas Lights Night September November DJCAD Degree Show May Oktoberfest - October Saturday Evening Lecture Series West Fest - June Discovery Film Festival Throughout the year October/November Almost Blue Blues Festival - June/July www.dundee.com Banking Car Parking Bus Clydesdale Bank http://www.dundeecity. 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