weekevie04 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 What a place Dundee is turning in to. Not been in the toon properly for a good while, but it's fairly coming on. Spent the day wandering around. The Waterfront will be cracking when finished. Amazing to think 20 years ago and how it's improved. Cracking views across the water from Perth Road in to Fife. Some excellent pubs and bars - the Phoenix, Drouthies, Tickety Boos. Lots of indie bars, cafes, eating establishments. Vibrant city and always found the people very friendly. The train station getting a lick of paint too and once finished will be excellent. Even quite like seeing both clubs doing well. Yeah, I've got more clubs than Ian Woosnam, but grew up with Arabs and Dee pals and loved the build up of the derby through the week and then drinking together before/after it. Dundee, take a bow son/hen, take a bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Dundee. Scotland's 2nd city...... after the Sneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 We went for a few days and stayed in the Apex and I throughly enjoyed it. Went to the Verdant Works amongst other things and it gave you a real feel of where Dundee is rooted and think it clearly showed why it voted Yes when you see how it has come to where it is. I am looking forward to seeing the Waterfront when it is finished and would definitely go back for more short breaks. I am sure it has benefited from some Yes tourism - partly the reason we went. It was great to be somewhere where you didn't have to glower at 60% of the people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peever1745 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Always have preferred Dundee to Aberdeen for shopping but never fancied it for a night out.The council have done a great job with the city over the past 15 years or so,really tidied it up.I've even heard it now attracts tourists on the odd occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Half the size of Aberdeen but double the culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Half the size of Aberdeen but double the culture. On the hawfs min? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Unesco City of Design - whatever that means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis_trap Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I always used to rip the pish out of Dundee... However since they voted YES vowed to sure more respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Unesco City of Design - whatever that means. Dump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Dump? Aye, there is a city dump and a very well designed one at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 The train station getting a lick of paint too and once finished will be excellent. The plan is to totally rebuild the station. http://www.dundeewaterfront.com/Virtual+Tour/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 On the other hand.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-30588742 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Aye, there is a city dump and a very well designed one at that. Aye, I mind you getting your suit in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Aye, I mind you getting your suit in there. Nothing wrong with recycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 On the other hand.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-30588742 Probably a Fifer. Building that bridge wisnae the smartest idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 It's 'railway station' - 'train station' does ma heid in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I love Dundee. Second to Glasgow it's my favourite Scottish city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Complete shithole in my (unbiased) opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I love Dundee. Second to Glasgow it's my favourite Scottish city. Good thread this (apart from deecie ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenAngus Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Always liked Dundee as a city having worked there. The transformation has been amazing and looks like a joined up plan from the Waterfront all the way up to the Overgate and City Square. Getting shot of Tayside House has made a massive difference to the look of the front already. Looking forward to seeing the finished article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 It's 'railway station' - 'train station' does ma heid in. Aye, me too. It's a bit of a shithole but the new train station should be much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark frae Crieff Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Certain reservations of Dundee keep me in the style i'm accustomed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Certain reservations of Dundee keep me in the style i'm accustomed too. Cool. I'm looking for some speed and a few grams of Charlie thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark frae Crieff Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Cool. I'm looking for some speed and a few grams of Charlie thanks. Sorry i am the other side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Like dundee - always have, great town, but more than that I like the folk. Kind of real people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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