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Dundee
Scotland’s fourth- largest city sits on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, looking out to the North Sea. Once a prosperous industrial city, Dundee now prides itself on its blossoming arts scene, writes Laura Gelder
“Take a tour of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the largest in the world. It's one of the most worthwhile cultural experiences in Abu Dhabi and visitors will be given the chance to gain a unique insight into the religion and culture of the Emirates. The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is open for guided educational tours commencing at 10am to 11.30am from Sunday to Thursday”
ANGELA BATES TRADE PROMOTIONS SENIOR EXECUTIVE, ABU DHABI TOURISM AUTHORITY
Dundee – ‘One City, Many Discoveries’ – proudly remembers its seafaring and industrial heritage, but in more recent years has emerged as a centre for culture and education. Two universities attract a young population, while an exciting list of cultural, artistic and scientific attractions includes Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition ship, RRS Discovery, the Dundee Rep Theatre and Dundee Contemporary Arts centre. The V&A museum, which is scheduled to open in 2014, will be a major centre for design and housed in an impressive new environmentally sustainable building.
Wow Factor Glamis Castle Address: Glamis, Forfar, DD8 1RJ Tel: 01382 868603 Email:
events@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk Web:
www.glamis-castle.co.uk The 12-mile journey from Dundee to Glamis Castle includes an impressive mile-long avenue approach to the French-style fortress, famously the setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The castle, gardens and grounds are open to the public by day but make for an excellent setting for corporate hospitality, outdoor events and gala dinners by night. VIP tours include a reception in the 16th century kitchen with whiskey and shortbread. The dining room caters for up to 90 guests with an impressive menu featuring classic Scottish cuisine such as haggis ball in an oatmeal crust.
Quirky Venue Sensation Address: Greenmarket, Dundee, Tayside, DD1 4QB Tel: 01307 840393 Email:
corporate@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk Web:
www.sensation.org.uk The Dundee Science Centre is housed in a striking geometric building and has over 80 interactive exhibits
based on the senses, which makes it the ideal venue for team building events or an opportunity for quirky breakout sessions, where delegates can try keyhole surgery or morph into an ape. The jewel in the crown is The Prism, a triangular space providing dramatic lighting effects which can be used for conferences, dinners and buffets. There is also an auditorium for presentations to up to 60 delegates, a boardroom for a meeting of up to 12 and the Learning Space for up to 40, with a breakout room. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art IT projection facilities.
New Kid on the Block The McManus Address: Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA Tel: 01382 307200 Email:
themcmanus@dundeecity.gov.uk Web:
www.themcmanus-dundee.gov.uk Reopened last year after a £12million refurbishment, this gothic-style museum and gallery has been voted Dundee’s best-loved building. It houses collections of fine art, ceramics and objects of local history, and is available for corporate events. The Albert Hall has capacity for up to 80 guests, the Victoria Gallery for up to 100, and the more intimate Gothic Hall takes 40 for a reception or 20 guests for a sit-down dinner or meeting.
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