About The City

DUNDEE THE CITY

 As Scotland's fourth largest city, Dundee offers all that's best of city life and yet, because it is compact and easy to get to know, it still retains a friendly atmosphere. With a large student population in Dundee there is always plenty of nightlife going on. And there are just as many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. As well as having the River Tay and rolling countryside on our doorstep, being at the heart of Scotland's road and rail network puts spectacular scenery, skiing, championship golf, mountain climbing and fishing within easy reach. Hard to believe that the bustle of Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh is a little more than an hours drive away. These are just a few of the reasons why Dundee regularly appears at the top end of 'Quality of Life' surveys. Once you join us, you'll discover lots more.

Dundee is renowned for its pioneers and inventors, past and present. In the 21st century, the city's long history of invention and innovation continues in the fields of medical research, computer sciences and the arts. Dundee is now a flourishing centre for life sciences research, the arts, business, education, hi-tech manufacturing, telecommunications and tourism. The city boasts unique entertainment and sporting facilities and a diverse, modern economy. The city centre has been transformed by an investment of over 400 million in the last decade - an ambitious regeneration recognised by a clutch of awards, including UK Town Centre of the Year and the Royal Town Planning Institute Award for Urban Renaissance.

With more hours of sunshine, the purest air quality and more green spaces than any other Scottish city, Dundee provides an unrivalled quality of life.

Climate

Dundee has a mild climate with clear unpolluted air, good visibility and an average of 1400 hours of sunshine per year making it Scotland's sunniest city! The warmest months are normally July and August, where temperatures in Dundee have been known to reach 25°C however the higher temperatures tend to occur inland away from the cooling effects of the sea. Generally, January and February are the coldest months, averaging at around 5 to 7°C. The table below gives you an indication of the average climate conditions for Dundee.

Did you know that ...

• Dundee is Scotland's student city with more young people per head in full-time higher education than any other.

• Dundee is the sunniest city in Scotland with over 1400 hours of sunshine per year.

• Dundee has a population of 144,000.

• Dundee is home to the pioneers of aspirin, electric light, wireless telegraphy, X-rays, the adhesive postage stamp, marmalade, fish 'n' chips, manned flight and keyhole surgery among others! The City's long history of invention and innovation continues today in the fields of medical research, computer sciences and the arts.

• The Caird Hall, regarded as one of the finest concert halls in Britain, is famed for its wonderful acoustics. With a seating capacity of 2400, it is a regular venue for rock, pop and classical music concerts.

• The Overgate, Europe's only single-sided shopping mall with a curved glass wall, was built at a cost of 150 million. It is home to almost 70 high street retailers and includes the second largest Debenhams in Scotland, the largest H&M in the country and the first Gap and GapKids in Tayside.

• Dundee Ice Arena, a 6.7 million development on the western outskirts of the city, features an Olympic size ice rink, a caf, bar, restaurant and skating supply shop. The rink has capacity seating for 2300 people and is a popular venue for ice hockey and curling teams, professional skaters and families alike.

• Dundee hosts a number of arts and entertainment festivals throughout the year. These include the Dundee Jazz Festival, the Dundee Guitar Festival and the Dundee Flower and Food Festival.

• Dundee has more than 100 of Scotland's finest golf courses on its doorstep.

• Football is almost a religion in the City of Discovery. The two senior clubs - Dundee Football Club and Dundee United Football Club live cheek by jowl with each other in Tannadice Street and both attract a fanatical following.

• The city is well served by a cosmopolitan selection of restaurants Greek, Mexican, Italian, Turkish, Chinese, Indian and French cuisine is all on offer in the city centre. For local delicacies, try any of the chip shops that are dotted across the city. The Pie (pronounced 'peh') Supper has been a Dundonian favourite for years. Bad for the heart but good for the soul.

• Dundee benefits from an excellent motorway and dual carriageway network offering quick, uncongested communications with the major Scottish population centres. A rush hour is virtually unheard of and the city is 90 minutes drive from 90% of Scotland's population.

• The city is a main line station of the UK east coast line with direct links to London and the continent. London is six hours away by train. The extensive rail network serving the main UK cities provides quick and efficient access to and from the city. Dundee Station is within a minutes walk of the city centre.