| Dundee is one of the most known Scottish towns. It | | | | City, mostly due to the large number of scientific |
| is the fourth largest city in Scotland, with an | | | | facilities and activities that take place in the region. |
| estimated population of 142,000 inhabitants. Dundee | | | | Last thirty years, many medical, biomedical and |
| has a long and rich history, which begun during the | | | | technological institutions were established in Dundee, |
| Iron Age. It was the main site of numerous battles, | | | | presenting several interesting results every year. |
| mostly between the Brits and Scots. The city lies on | | | | Dundee houses the Scottish Dance Theatre and two |
| the Tay River, which falls into the North Sea. | | | | Universities, which are considered to be among the |
| Dundee gained significant reputation during the 1800s | | | | best in the UK. |
| mostly due to the development of weaving industry | | | | Featuring a rather large employment and commercial |
| in the area. It was a rather successful industry for | | | | development during the last years, and a significantly |
| the area, which caused the city to grow dramatically | | | | growing working population, Dundee's economy is |
| within a few years; thousands of new workers came | | | | considered to be among the most solid and stable in |
| to the city, whose population reached the 200.000 | | | | the UK, attracting investors and businessmen from all |
| inhabitants at that time. | | | | over Britain. |
| During the same period, Dundee became famous for | | | | When it comes to visiting the region, Dundee can |
| its jam - still marmalades coming from Dundee are | | | | offer something for everyone; numerous welcoming |
| considered to be of great quality and taste - while | | | | hotels or lovely Bed and Breakfasts, well appointed |
| journalism became a big hit as well. For many years, | | | | guesthouses and luxury resorts can be found. |
| Dundee was the city of 'jam, jute and journalism'. | | | | Dundee has it all and can meet all expectations and |
| Today, Dundee is considered to be the Discovery | | | | needs. |