City of Dundee

The City of Dundee is located on the northern banks of the Firth of Tay. It has a population of around 150,000 people and is ranked as one of the best cities to live in Scotland. Dundee was established during Roman times when it was known as “Din Eidyn.” The city encompasses many different areas including Angus, Abertay University Campus, Caird Hall, Fauldhouse Golf Club, Glenshee Ski Centre and more!

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Dundee

Where is the City of Dundee?

Dundee is located in Scotland on the northern banks of the Firth of Tay in the county of Angus.

Areas in City of Dundee

Dundee, Scotland’s fourth-largest city, is a great place to live for those looking for a bustling city with plenty of amenities and things to do. Dundee has something for everyone, whether you’re interested in shopping, dining out, going to the theatre or cinema

There are many different areas within Dundee to consider when looking for a new home, including:

West End – This is the more affluent area of Dundee with many large Victorian homes and a large park.

Broughty Ferry – This is a seaside town located on the east coast of Dundee and is popular for its sandy beaches, restaurants, and pubs.

Dundee City Centre – The city centre is home to many businesses, universities, and cultural attractions. It is home to Dundee’s various shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

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East End – This is an up-and-coming area of Dundee with many new developments, including a large shopping centre and a new school.

Fairmuir – This is a residential area located in the north of Dundee that has a growing reputation for its family-friendly atmosphere and excellent schools.

Dalhousie – This is an affluent area located in the south of Dundee that offers easy access to the city centre and many leisure facilities.

Lawton Park – This is a modern, suburban development located on the outskirts of Dundee. It features many green spaces and excellent transport links.

Universities in the City of Dundee

There are three universities located in Dundee: Abertay University, the University of Dundee and the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design. All three institutions are highly ranked and offer a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

What Is There To Do In Dundee?

There are a number of things to do in the City of Dundee, including:

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  • The Verdant Works – a museum dedicated to textiles and science.
  • A tour around the Kengo Kuma designed V&A Museum at Dundee Waterfront
  • Exploring historic sights such as Dudhope Castle or Balgay Park.
  • The four Dundee Universities all offer varied events and entertainment to suit everyone.
  • Dundee has a thriving food and drink scene with restaurants, bars, cafes and breweries.

Transport Links In Dundee

Dundee is connected by road, rail and air to the rest of Scotland – as well as internationally through its airport.

There are regular buses that run into Glasgow (approximately one hour) with many connections available along the route. There are also regular bus services around Dundee as well as trains running several times an hour from Edinburgh Waverley Station directly to Broughty Ferry Train Station on Canal Street.

The train journey from Dundee to Edinburgh is around two and a half hours, making it an easy day trip option. If travelling by car, the city is well connected with the M90 motorway.

Population of the City of Dundee

The City of Dundee has a population of around 150,000 people, mostly gathered around the banks of the River Tay. The city is considered to be one of Scotland’s five largest cities (Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling) based on its population ranking within the UK.

The economy of Dundee is varied, with many companies based within the city. Major employers include NHS Tayside, Tesco and the University of Dundee. The largest private employer is Alliance Trust Investments Ltd., a financial services company specialising in investment management for retail investors including pensions and savings plans.

 

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A quiet and pleasant countryside estate

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Review Date Feb 2022

A quiet neighbourhood where parking is not a problem. It is served by a small local shop and there are mainstream supermarkets within a couple of miles. The development is not currently served by a bus service and I think this would be a benefit. It is possible to walk approximately 1.5 miles to a bus stop but this is on unlit country roads with little or no footpaths.

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Basically well designed and to a good finish but the kitchen is lacking a bit of kitchen storage for a three bedroomed house. Management of the public areas of the estate are carried out by subsidiary of Springfield and the contractors used carry out maintenance to an average standard.

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No show house available to view for the property purchased.

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Well designed layout for a compact house. Decent sized lounge with a good layout. Also the is an En Suite shower room to the master bedroom.

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Love my new hood.

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Review Date Feb 2022

No bus service which would be handy for teenager and nipping into town. Especially with kids getting free travel. one of the retail units is still empty i though a hairdresser might have moved in.

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I love living here. Great for my kids who are safe to go out and play with lovely kids. Nice people. Western Gateway committee excellent sense of community. Country walks near by. It is genuinely fantastic!

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when bus service would be provided

What is the best feature of your home:

I like the size of my home and garden. My street isnt uniform and feels really private.

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Lovely place to live but could be so much better without the broken promises

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Review Date Feb 2022

Having lived in this area for over 3 years now, we absolutely love our home. The location is excellent, being so close to Dundee city centre and main travel routes, yet far enough away to feel like we’re right in the countryside. There is an excellent local shop, however we had hoped by now there would be some other amenities in the development. There are good open spaces and parks for children and walking dogs. The biggest drawbacks are the lack of public transport links and the district lack of a local school which is an ongoing saga which seems as though it will never be resolved despite the promise of this by 2025 when we purchased the house. This was a big factor in buying the house. Our street is very quiet and there have been no issues with anti social behaviour. The other broken promise is the upgraded swallow roundabout. Another ongoing saga. Most days there are extremely large queues and the junction is not fit for purpose given the amount of people who live in the area now.

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The house itself is well designed, however there is a lack of windows downstairs which open, meaning we have to open the patio doors to allow air into the house. There is some clever storage spaces within the house. A big negative is the factor fee we pay. We pay in excess of £250 per year for maintenance of the common areas and this is of a poor standard and feels as though we are paying for those in flats or apartments to have their garden maintained.

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The broken promises and the ridiculous compulsory factor fees we pay for very little benefit. Lack of school, lack of local amenities and lack of upgraded travel links. This has been a massive disappointment in our time here.

What is the best feature of your home:

The large windows and bright spaces which lead out to a nice sized garden. We love the location of our home and would definitely look to purchase another house here when we decide to upsize.

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A great place to live!

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Review Date Feb 2022

Living in my local area overall is brilliant. There is a good range of amenities with a shop, post office and a supermarket all within walking distance. The open green space around us is also amazing, lots of lovely walks! There isn’t a huge choice of bars or restaurants but that wasn’t a big thing for me or my family. Also there is a bus route at the bottom of the development which is frequent and passes through the city centre for onwards travel if need be. We love living on our street, its so peaceful and the views are gorgeous, it’s such a lovely development with great neighbours.

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We love the design of not only our home but of the development in whole. There is a great range of sizes of houses and styles, I love that they don’t all look exactly the same as each other from the outside but that they look great side by side. I love in the end there will be a footpath throughout the whole estate also. Our site manger has been amazing throughout the process. I can’t fault the developers at all.

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I had done quite a lot of research before buying our new build so I felt quite knowledgeable. One thing I would say that’s something I know some people don’t realise is to order bins from your local council ahead of moving in so you are not waiting weeks for them once you’ve moved in.

What is the best feature of your home:

I love our living space downstairs. The kitchen/family room is by far my favourite place, I can cook and chat to the kids in a great space. I just love having a separate living room also.

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