How Do You Get Around Dundee?

Thanks to plenty of train and coach travel around the city, getting around Dundee is pretty simple. You can use the local bus service operated by Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach. You can also catch one of the regular buses from High Street to Broughty Ferry to explore more of the Dundee countryside.

Is Dundee worth visiting?

From the summit of Dundee Law, the ancient extinct volcano, you can get the best views of the city and the River Tay. This is a great place to visit if you’re an aspiring photographer or a hiker.

How far is Dundee from train station?

Dundee Railway Station is in the city centre, a few minutes walk to City Campus. Ninewells Campus is 15 minutes by bus. Kirkcaldy Railway station is directly opposite Kirkcaldy Campus. For times and tickets visit train operator websites or check National Rail Enquiries +44(0)3457 48 49 50.

Is Dundee famous for anything?

1) Dundee is known for jute, jam, journalism…
Often used to create twine or rope, so much of it was being produced that the city was briefly nicknamed “jutepolis” until the trade shifted to India from the late 1800s. Next, Dundee developed a reputation as a creator of fruit jams.

How much is the bus from Dundee to Broughty Ferry?

The distance between Dundee City Centre, Bus Station and Broughty Ferry is 4 miles. How do I travel from Dundee City Centre, Bus Station to Broughty Ferry without a car? The best way to get from Dundee City Centre, Bus Station to Broughty Ferry without a car is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £2 – £4.

How do I spend a day in Dundee?

1. V&A Dundee & Verdant Works. A trip to Dundee would not be complete without stopping off at the V&A Dundee – Scotland’s first design museum.
2. Broughty Castle Museum.
3. McManus Art Gallery & Museum.
4. Dundee Science Centre.
5. Foxlake Adventures.
6. Dining Out & Nightlife.

Are people in Dundee friendly?

Dundee is friendly and compact. With a population of 150,000 it is small enough to walk round but has all the cultural and leisure activities you would expect in a much larger city.

Can you walk from Dundee to Broughty Ferry?

As the person above says, you probably cannot walk through the dock area, however, you can walk along the pavement from Dundee to the Stannergate roundabout (notice that people here call it a Circle!) and from there follow the path along the river to Broughty Ferry. The full walk is around 4 miles I’d say.

Is there Uber in Dundee?

RideGuru – Rideshares, Uber, Lyft, Ola, Didi available in Dundee, Dundee City.

Is Dundee flat or hilly?

Hills are a deterrent to walking and cycling, and parts of the city are hilly, but most of Dundee’s streets are relatively flat.

Is Dundee a friendly city?

Dundee is vibrant and friendly, cosmopolitan and cultural, compact and affordable. It’s also the sunniest city in Scotland, so even in winter we get more sunshine than the rest of the country.

Does Dundee have a beach?

Nestled beneath an historic castle in the former fishing village of Broughty Ferry, now a residential suburb of Dundee, is an extensive sandy beach. The beach is backed by dunes and provides excellent views across the Tay estuary to the North Fife coast.

What is Dundee slang for?

• Dundee United – Nigerian slang for an idiot, as revealed on a BBC documentary about the country’s capital Lagos in 2010.

Is Broughty Ferry worth visiting?

Broughty Ferry is a historic seaside suburb with a great variety of independent bars and restaurants and boutiques. Broughty Castle and Museum sits by the seashore overlooking the River Tay and is well worth a visit. During the summer months, a pod of dolphins can often be spotted in the estuary.

Can you pay by card on Citylink buses?

Customers can purchase tickets through the following options: Online at www.citylink.ie. This option guarantees your seat. Standby tickets can be purchased directly from the coach driver by paying cash or card.

Is Broughty Ferry nice?

Since Victorian times, Broughty Ferry has been one of Scotland’s most popular waterfront destinations, renowned for its fine seafront esplanade and award-winning golden sands.

How much is a pint of beer in Dundee?

£3.29
The average price of a pint of beer in some of Scotland’s cities are as follows…

Is Dundee a cheap city?

In a study by international education provider Oxford Royale in 2021, Dundee was revealed as the most affordable place for students in the UK to live. When compared to the national average, there are some key differences that make Dundee the cheapest city.

Does Dundee have a zoo?

Discover the wonderful world of animals at Camperdown Wildlife Centre in Dundee. Highlights include European Brown Bears, Ring-tailed Lemurs, Meerkats, Hyacinth Macaws and much more…… Camperdown Wildlife Centre is loved by visitors of all ages.

Why do Dundee get called Arabs?

Several lorry loads of sand were ordered and spread across the barren surface with the regulation playing lines painted on top. United adapted well to this playing surface and won the game 3-0, prompting observers to comment that they had taken to the new surface like Arabs.

Is Dundee safe to visit?

Dundee is a very safe city. There is no time that is “unsafe”, but with the usual caveats that apply to any city of any reasonable size. Common sense should be your guide and applies to anyone. Local people are generally friendly and helpful as are our Police Officers.