Dundee, Scotland

Hilltown, Dundee, Scotland
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Dundee is the fourth largest city in Scotland. It covers 58.4 sq km (36.3 sq mi) and has a population nof 152,000. Dundee is on the north bank of then Firth of Tay, which opens into the North Sea.

Dundee received a Royal Burgh status in 1291. Its name comes from the Celtic word "dun" meaning fort, and the Gaelic "dè" meaning fire. It grew as a seport town until 1543, when the whole town was destroyed in the War of the Rough Wooing between Scotland and England. As it was burnt to the ground, the town had to be completely rebuilt. In 1651, the rebuilt town was also besieged, in the War of the Three Kingdoms, and in 1651, it was once again destroyed.

Despite the destruction inflicted on it, Dundee rebuilt itself each time. By the 19th century, it had become an industrial town producing everything from cheap textiles to whale oil and jute. Its industrial boom was further fueled by an influx of cheap workers, mostly Irish immigrants, and by the second half of the 19th century, the town had over sixty jute mills.

Caird Hall, Dundee
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Dundee's jute industry eventually succumbed to overseas competition in the 20th century, primarily from cheaper production bases in Calcutta. This led to high unemployment in the city.

After the Second World War, the town successfully shifted to other industries, and by the later part of the 20th century, nbecame a center for microelectronics. Today the town of Dundee has been rejuvenated by a £300 million master plan that helped it improve on public facilities.

Visiting Dundee

Dundee Airport (DND) gets flights from London City Airport, Birmingham and Belfast. If you arrive in Dundee by plane, you may have to take a taxi, even if it's just to the nearest train station.

Alternative to taking a plane, you can also take a train to Dundee from Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow. There are also overnight trains from London Euston.

Places of Interest in Dundee

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