Dundee Tickets

Dundee
Dundee gives you truly a great place to visit, live and work. Discover Dundees advantage and learn more about its rich history yourself. Dundee is astonishingly hip, fun, civilized and beautiful region.

The city is well-known for providing top-class destination for ecotourism and locals are welcoming with straight-thinking. Outsiders will be delighted to find its first-rate museums, alternative culture and an ever-spreading chain of pubs and restaurants. Be a part of one of its many annual festivals and events and enjoy the majestic scale of its celebrations.

Dundee - fully named as Dundee City - is the fourth-largest city in Scotland and one of Scotlands 32 local government council areas. The city is hovering over the north bank of the River Tays estuary which feeds into the North Sea. At present, Dundee has a population of approximately 145,000 inhabitants.

The history of Dundee dates back to the Picts in the Iron Age when the city was a site of many battles. Later on, an industrial revolution was brought about which turned the city into civilized nation. Throughout the Industrial Revolution, the local jute industry caused the city to grow rapidly. During this course, Dundee also earned a reputation for its marmalade industry and journalism, earning it a moniker, the city of Jute, jam and journalism.

Today, Dundee is enjoying its status as a City of Discovery, in honor of Dundees history of scientific activities and of the RRS Discovery. One of the major scientific discoveries is the Robert Falcon Scotts Antarctic exploration vessel, which was built in Dundee and is now berthed in the city harbor. With the arrival of biomedical and technological industries in the city, Dundee now accounts for 10% of the United Kingdoms digital-entertainment industry.

Therere two main universities in the city named the University of Abertay Dundee and the University of Dundee. The city is also home to the Scottish Dance Theatre, which is based in its renowned Dundee Repertory Theatre. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra regularly performs at Dundees principal concert auditorium Caird Hall. On 5 March 2004, Dundee was given Fairtrade City status.

Culture
Dundee plays host to several repertory theaters and is home to the Scotlands only full-time repertory ensemble, established in 1930s. One of its alumni, Hollywood actor Brian Cox is a native of the city. Another must-visit entertainment venue is the Dundee Repertory Theatre, known for providing a base for Scottish Dance Theatre. Also are there various smaller venues which are notable for featuring local and international musicians during Dundees annual Jazz, Guitar and Blues Festivals.

Dundee Contemporary Arts brings you to experience the fun and excitement at art gallery and an art house cinema, located in the citys cultural quarter. You may get whisked away by the attractions offered at McManus Galleries. This Gothic Revival-style building houses a museum and art gallery; putting on display a collection of fine and decorative art, items from Dundees history and natural history artefacts. In addition, Dundee also has rich literary roots in the city.

The city echoes with a vibrant music scene and has so far produced several international artists as well as bands. Popular music groups include Average White Band, the Associates, the band Spare Snare, Danny Wilson and the Indie rock band.

Attractions
Dundee is a cradle of many annual large-scale-celebrated festivals providing a wide array of entertainment, fun and excitement to both locals and out-of-towners alike. Dundee flower and food festivals, Dundees annual Jazz, Guitar and Blues Festivals are among the most-popular festivals in the region.

You may either visit Broughty Castle Museum, founded in 1496 imposingly at the mouth of the River Tay. Its a must-see attraction if youre visiting Broughty Ferry. The museum is currently featuring fascinating displays on the life and times of Broughty Ferry, its people, the environment and the wildlife that live close by.

The Castle offers you magnificent views over the river, and is only minutes away from Broughty Ferry Beach and Esplanade. Moreover it is offering a changing program of events, activities and displays.

Dundee Flower and Food Festival is the premier show of its kind in Scotland and offers a three-day menu of food, flowers and fun for all the family.

Held in marquees in the magnificent Camperdown Country Park, the festival features a showcase for fabulous floral and garden displays and cookery demonstrations. Since it has something for everything, thus plays host to competitions, craft stalls, fashion shows and childrens activities.