Dundee City guide, including Dundee Hotels

Dundee is in an ideal location to visit Edinburgh,The welcome throughout Dundee is warm and
Glasgow, Aberdeen,when it comes toeating, drinking and enjoying
Perth and the Highlands making it the superb baseyourself the atmosphere is cosmopolitan.
for numerous types ofshort breaks and holidays.The Italian on Commercial Street is where the
Dundee is known as the "City of Discovery"and ischefs are Italian andtheir passion for fresh, quality
situated on the banks of the River Tay on thefood can be seen and tasted. Many oftheir
east coast ofingredients are sourced from Italy; but they use
Scotland.the finest localproduce where possible. All of their
Dundee is also a shopper's paradise, where majormeat comes directly from a nearbytraditional
department storesco-exist with specialist shopsfarm and their steaks are nothing but finest
tucked away in side streets. The aromafromAberdeen
some of the finest bakers in the UK wafts out toAngus. Their fish is all fresh and prefer to use
tempt you tosample the delicious bridies, specialitylocal supplierswherever possible.
pies, tempting butteries andthe famous 'DundeeBon Appétit provides traditional and modern
Cake'.French cuisinein a classic brasserie atmosphere in
Places of interest:Dundee's Exchange Street. Itprides itself in slow
Within walking distance of Dundee city centre arefood, but fast service! All dishes are preparedon
Captain Scott's Shipthe premises so during your wait you can select a
"The Discovery" and Discovery Point visitortypical Frenchaperitif, a Kir or a glass of
attraction, Verdant Works,champagne. There is a small, but good,cellar with
Sensation Science Centre, and the Dundeehouse wine of good quality at a reasonable price
Repertory Theatre. Close toat one endof the range as well as some big wines
Dundee you can visit Glamis Castle, Scone Palace,for that real celebration dinnerat the top end of
Angus Folk Museum, Jthe range.
M Barrie's Birthplace, Arbroath Abbey and manyHet Theatercafe is located in the Dundee
other local sites ofhistoric interest.Repertory Theatre is theperfect place to relax
Sensation Science Centre is a Science Centre withwith a drink or enjoy a sumptuous meal
a difference. Ittakes the mechanics of the sensesHotels & Accommodation:
as a base from which to explore theworld aroundDundee offers a fully comprehensive range of
us, using lots of interactive tools to keep thequality accommodation fromtraditional family run
young andthe young at heart happy.bed and breakfast, guesthouses and hotels, tofour
McManus Galleries is a remarkable Gothic buildingstar international hotels and resorts.
housing one ofLongforgan Coaching Inn
Scotland's most impressive collections of fine andCraigtay Hotel
decorative art.Panmure Hotel
Verdant Works takes you on a historical tour ofSwallow Dundee Hotel
the jute trade. Thestory of jute and the story ofShaftesbury Hotel
Dundee are inseparable. At its peak theindustryDAYS INN DUNDEE
employed 50,000 people in the city and satisfiedApex City Quay Hotel & Spa
much of theworlds demand for jute goods.Dundee East Premier Travel Inn
Discovery Point is the home of Captain Scott'sDundee North Premier Travel Inn
famous RoyalEntertainment
Research Ship Discovery.Dundee has all the entertainment facilities you
Things to do:come to expect from amodern city. Theatre,
Give yourself plenty of time to absorb romanticComedy and the latest films are all available.
castles and stunningformal gardens; experienceDundee Repertory Theatre is based at the heart
top-quality visitor attractions that inform,inspireof the city'scultural quarter It is a unique
and entertain; and indulge in modern, 21storganisation in the UK, providing themost
century,cosmopolitan city life, which combinescomprehensive arts services in Scotland, offering
shopping, art, theatre andculture.audiences an allyear round mix of theatre, dance,
Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls ofmusic, comedy and more. It is a majorartistic
Strathmore andcommunity that is home to Scotland's only
Kinghorne and has been a royal residence sincefull-time Ensemble
1372. Here you cancelebrate the childhood homeCompany, the Scottish Dance Theatre -
of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.Scotland's principal modern dancecompany and the
Arbroath Abbey hosted the most significantEducation & Community Company one of the
event in Scottishhistory. On 6 April 1320 theUK'slargest and most acclaimed Community Arts
Scottish Declaration of Independence wassignedorganisations.
by the assembled Scottish nobility in ArbroathDundee's Whitehall Theatre puts a huge mix of
Abbey.shows and talentunder the spotlight. It is Dundee's
Barry Mill is an early 19th-century working mill.original 'Music Hall' and issituated within the centre
Here you canenjoy the sights and sounds of theof Dundee. The Theatre puts on a variety
splash of the water-wheel and thesound and smellofshows including West End performers, TV
of grinding grain.stars, local Amateur Groups andshows specifically
Angus Folk Museum is one of Scotland's finestfor children.
folk museums and itis where to find out about lifeCineworld is a multi-screen cinema located at the
in rural Scotland during the past 200years.Camperdown
Scone place breathes history like nowhere else inLeisure Park and shows the latest films.
Scotland. It isthe home of the Earls of Mansfield,Dundee and the surrounding area is the ideal place
and a major attraction to visitorsfrom all over theto see the historyof Scotland at close quarters.
world. Fifteen hundred years ago, it was theWith so many historical sites your lustfor
capitalof the Pictish kingdom and the centre ofinformation will be satisfied. If shopping is more
the ancient Celtic church. Ithas housed the Stoneyour way ofenjoying your leisure time then
of Destiny and been immortalised inDundee has a modern shopping centre tooffer
Shakespeare'syou and quick access to major cities such as
Macbeth.Glasgow and
Dundee shopping is where visitors can enjoyEdinburgh.
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rural Angus.Name: Maria Williams
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Dundee has a variety of eateries, restaurants andBiography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers
pubs that will suitall tastes and budgets. You canof cheap uk hotels.
savour the flavour all across Dundee'scity centre.