Family on Beach
Man and child at water feature

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
V&A
One city, many discoveries

Attractions

Start planning your visit

Malmaison link
Malmaison
Where to stay
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Train on bridge
Visit & explore
Family on bench, Broughty Ferry link
Family fun
Dragon link
Dragon
Beyond ordinary
Girl in fountains, Dundee Waterfront link
See & do
Sri Lankan Street Food link
Sri Lankan Street Food
Eat & drink

Sunny Dundee

Thanks to its spectacular south-facing position on the banks of the beautiful River Tay. Dundee is Scotland’s sunniest city and averages 1,523 hours of sunshine per year. 
 

The Cheesery, Dundee link
Meet our folk

Step into Dundee, and you'll quickly discover that the heart of our vibrant city are our people.
Broughty Ferry Beach, family with dog link
Our walkable city

Compact and pedestrian-friendly, we’re a city that’s easy to discover on foot, with everything conveniently close. 
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Campy Growers
Paint our city green

We take pride in our abundance of urban green spaces – more per head than anywhere else in the UK. 

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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