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Known for
The V&A Dundee (Scotland's first design museum), the RRS Discovery (Scott's Antarctic ship), Desperate Dan and the Beano (DC Thomson comics), the jute heritage, and Scotland's most dramatically transformed city
A little history
Dundee grew as a jute manufacturing centre — at its peak producing most of the world's jute sacking. DC Thomson published the Beano and Dandy comics here, creating Desperate Dan and Dennis the Menace. The RRS Discovery — Scott's ship for the Antarctic expedition — was built here in 1901. The V&A opened in 2018, transforming the waterfront.
The V&A Dundee is free and genuinely world-class. The RRS Discovery is excellent. The Dundee waterfront for the transformation story. Broughty Ferry for the beach and castle. The Overgate Centre for local shopping.
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Dundee has an excellent independent food scene. The Nethergate area has outstanding restaurants. The waterfront has improving food. The Dundee food scene has transformed alongside the V&A.
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The V&A and waterfront regeneration drive significant tourism. DC Thomson employs many. The independent food and creative sectors are growing strongly.
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Dundee is a place in Scotland known for the V&A Dundee (Scotland's first design museum), the RRS Discovery (Scott's Antarctic ship), Desperate Dan and the Beano (DC Thomson comics), the jute heritage, and Scotland's most dramatically transformed city. Dundee grew as a jute manufacturing centre — at its peak producing most of the world's jute sacking. The population is around 148,000.
Dundee has an excellent independent food scene. The Nethergate area has outstanding restaurants. The waterfront has improving food. The Dundee food scene has transformed alongside the V&A.
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Roam covers Dundee and the surrounding area in Scotland, including Broughty Ferry, Lochee, Downfield, Whitfield, Stobswell, Menzieshill, Fintry and Hilltown.
