Dundee
United Kingdom · ScotlandGB
City and council area in Scotland
Dundee is the fourth-largest city in Scotland. The 2020 mid-year population estimate for the locality was 148,210. It lies within the eastern central Lowlands on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, which feeds into the North Sea.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 148,280
- Coordinates
- 56.469, -2.975
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 18 m
Overview of Dundee
Dundee — a compact city in Scotland, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 148,280. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture, nature and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Dundee
Culture in Dundee
(6)Looking for culture? Dundee has Art Galleries, Castles, Cathedrals, Mosques and Religious Sites. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. The list follows Dundee's own activity tags.
Nature in Dundee
(6)On the nature side, Dundee offers Gardens, Islands, Nature Reserves, Rivers and Valleys. Everything listed here comes from what Dundee is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Dundee
(2)Looking for nightlife? Dundee has Casinos and Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Dundee.
Water Sports in Dundee
(2)Under water sports, Dundee is tagged with Wakeboard and Windsurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Dundee.
Sports in Dundee
(1)On the sports side, Dundee offers Running. Everything listed here comes from what Dundee is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Dundee
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Dundee stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Dundee, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Dundee that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dundee known for?
- Dundee, in Scotland, United Kingdom, is best known for culture, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 148,280 residents.
- What can you do in Dundee?
- Recorded activities in Dundee include Art Galleries, Castles, Cathedrals, Mosques and Religious Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Dundee?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Dundee stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Dundee located?
- Dundee is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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