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Get to know our city's story

Perched on the banks of the River Tay, Dundee is a dynamic city packed with culture and energy.
We’re also known for creating comics and video games, producing some of the country’s best food & drink, and of course - our warm and welcoming people. 

The best way to get to know a city is through its people and their stories. 
So, come and be a part of ours. 

Pure class

Need some proof we should be next on your list? Dundee's awards stack up higher than the Law (the 572-foot peak is the city's most distinctive landmark).

Whale
“The coolest little city in the UK.”
GQ Magazine
Law Hill
Top 10 'best UK cities to visit'
Condé Nast Traveller, 2023
Exchange Street
The UK’s first UNESCO City of Design

99 Things to See & Do in Dundee

Explore Dundee’s highlights and live like a local with this handy crowdsourced city guide.

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