The Basics

Dundee, once known as the 'City of Discovery, (and it still should be - who would throw away such a great tag line?) is one of Scotland's major cities with a population of 143,000. Dundee is situated on the east coast of Scotland in a scenic location on the banks of the river Tay. 'Dundee's setting is probably more extraordinary than any other city in Scotland or Britain. It is about as ideal - ludicrously ideal - as any city setting could be.'  Stephen Fry

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Its central location commands excellent communication links through road, rail, air and sea. 90% of the Scottish population is located within a 90 minute drive, the city is placed on the main UK east-coast railway line, and has a city centre airport with daily direct flights to London City airport. The city is large enough to offer the advantages of city life, but compact enough to offer real quality of life benefits such as short commuting times and easy access to beautiful unspoilt countryside, hills and coastline. The city itself rises spectacularly above the Tay estuary, with easy access to huge empty beaches and glorious Highland glens. Edinburgh and Aberdeen are an hour away by car, Glasgow ninety minutes.

"among the friendliest, most welcoming and most entertaining people in Scotland." The Lonely Planet guidebook describing Dundonians