Buzz to City of Discovery


Dundee has plenty of cultural events and sporting activities to keep you entertained all year long


DUNDEE has a strong heritage and a distinctive character but those who really know the city will tell you there’s a whole other chapter in its story, just waiting to be told. Diverse, innovative and spirited, Dundee is


home to a cutting-edge life sciences research sector, a dynamic digital media industry and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. The city is cosmopolitan in outlook, combining


and celebrating many different cultures. Priding itself on its warm and friendly welcome to visitors, Dundee is a university city, and is home to thousands of students and academics from all over the world, with more students per head of population than any other Scottish city. Dundee’s workforce is


well educated, highly skilled and flexible, having adapted successfully to a range of modern industrial sectors. The proposed new


Dundee Port will be a hub for renewable energy and a key player in Scotland’s green energy strategy. Renewable energy is an important part of the future for Dundee and the broader local economy, encompassing wind, marine and hydro, as well as bio, solar and geothermal energy. It is also regarded as the hub of Scotland’s


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gaming industry. The city has grown in importance as a regional centre, and has a population of more than 300,000 people within its 30-minute drive time catchment area. With many people attracted to the city to


be a hub for renewable energy


Dundee Port will


work, rest and play, Dundee is a bustling centre during the day and a lively location at night. Demand for high quality housing exists in hot spots such as the West End and Broughty Ferry, which are exclusive and popular areas. The rest of the city offers a full range of housing stock from trendy apartments including converted jute mills to high quality executive houses. Dundee’s house prices have risen sharply in recent years, but remain well below that of Scotland’s three other major cities. At the heart of the city centre, The McManus gallery and museum recently underwent an £8 million revamp to restore its Victorian splendour and create a museum for the 21st century. The world’s greatest museum of art and design, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, has announced a proposal for a new landmark building in Dundee; the £45 million project will occupy a prime site at the heart of the Dundee Waterfront redevelopment. Whether it’s the quality of life on offer, the innovation and excellence demonstrated by the science and technology sectors, or the city’s thriving and eclectic music scene, there’s still much more to discover about Dundee.


Old and new sit side-by-side


AHEAD OF THE GAME Dundee’s artistic and cultural renaissance is progressing hand in hand with its economic regeneration. The city’s traditions in literature, drama


and art have flourished with the advent of the successful Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre (DCA) and Dundee Rep. These institutions and a thriving music scene contribute to the city’s cultural life.


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