Dundee West Station stood opposite where the Malmaison hotel is today, virtually sharing the site with Tay Bridge Station, which operated at the same time. The station which was demolished was actually the third on that site and was completed in 1889 by the Caledonian Railway.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=elU4aEiiJOQ
How many train stations are there in Dundee?
However none of these proposals were ever realised and the three distinct stations survived as independent entities. Today, the only other remaining station within Dundee City boundaries is Broughty Ferry.
What time does Dundee train station open?
Fares
| Ticket office opening times | Monday to Friday: 06:25 to 19:30 Saturday: 06:25 to 19:30 Sunday: 08:30 to 19:30 |
|---|---|
| Pre-purchase collection | Yes |
| Ticket machine | Yes |
| Smartcards issued here | No |
| Top up Smartcards here | No |
Does Dundee train station have a bar?
As stated previously, this is just the bar of Dundee Railway Station and you need a travel ticket to gain access to it. Being right in between the two platforms, it’s undeniably convenient if you’re waiting for a train, but there are not many other reasons you’d want to visit it.
Does Dundee train station have ticket barriers?
Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms. Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1, 2, 3 and 4. Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s). Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 1 to 4.
What is the oldest pub in Dundee?
Dundee’s Oldest Pub – Pillars Bar, Dundee Traveller Reviews – Tripadvisor.
What is the most deprived area in Dundee?
Linlathen and Mid Craigie is the most deprived area in Dundee City and is the 7th most deprived area in Scotland overall. Further, Dundee City has the second highest rate of child poverty in Scotland with over 31% of children living in relative poverty, after housing costs.
What food is Dundee famous for?
Next, Dundee developed a reputation as a creator of fruit jams. Specifically, Dundee woman Janet Keillor inadvertently played her role in the creation of beloved children’s character Paddington bear by inventing marmalade in the city in the 1700s.
How long is Edinburgh to Dundee by train?
It takes an average of 1h 25m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Dundee by train, over a distance of around 36 miles (58 km). There are normally 57 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Dundee and tickets for this journey start from £5 when you book in advance.
When did the last jute mill in Dundee close?
1999
Taybank Works was the last working jute mill in Dundee and the UK to close when its shutters came down in 1999.
What do Dundee call roundabouts?
Despite what the Highway Code tells you about roundabouts, everyone in Dundee knows they’re called circles. Local historian Norman Watson described circles as “Dundonese for roundabouts” and we appear to be the only city in Britain that uses this terminology.
What is the life expectancy in Dundee?
Dundee City has a male life expectancy at birth of 73.9 years and a female life expectancy of 79.4 years. This is the second lowest behind Glasgow City when compared to other cities shown in the graph below.
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…
| Area | Average cost of a pint |
|---|---|
| Dundee | £3.29 |
| Aberdeen | £3.48 |
| Glasgow | £3.82 |
| Edinburgh | £4.55 |
What happens if you get caught on a train without paying?
Under the Penalty Fares regulations, passengers who are found without a valid ticket for their journey must pay either: a Penalty Fare of £20. twice the full applicable single fare to the next station at which the train calls, whichever is the greater.
Is it a criminal Offence to board a train without a ticket?
Fare evasion is a criminal offence and you may be prosecuted. If convicted, you will: Get a criminal record. Pay a fine of up to £1,000.
What is the fine if you don’t have platform ticket?
If one caught without a platform ticket, then a penalty of Rs. 250 is payable to the platform ticket checker. If you are caught without a platform ticket by a railway ticket checker (T.T.E) at platform then the fare of last train departed or arrived from that platform has to be paid as penalty.
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.
What is the nickname for Dundee?
The City of Discovery
Dundee
| Dundee Dùn Dè (Scottish Gaelic) | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: “The City of Discovery“ | |
| Dundee Location in Scotland Show map of Scotland Show map of Europe Show all | |
| Coordinates: 56°27′43″N 2°58′15″W | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Is drinking in public Dundee illegal?
The consumption of alcohol is prohibited in public places within the area identified, as detailed in the “Dundee City Council Prohibition of Consumption of Alcohol in Designated Public Places Byelaws 1999”.
What is the roughest town in Scotland?
At the top of the list is part of Glasgow city centre including the main entrance to Central Station along with sections of Hope Street, Union Street and St Vincent Street.
What is the roughest area in Scotland?
Dundee City’s
Dundee City’s crime rate of 807 crimes per ten thousand people was the highest of any region of Scotland in 2021/22.