Dundee - St Andrews Coast Guide 

Dundee sits on the banks of the River Tay some 50 miles north of Edinburgh - it is an historic port town that is now re-inventing itself as a commercial centre and tourist destination. It is also very well known as a manufacturer of excellent cakes and jams. 

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Dundee's maritime history is splendidly represented through two of the world's most famous wooden ships, permanently docked on Dundee's waterfront with the River Tay. Follow Captain Scott to Antarctica on board RRS Discovery, experience the polar wind chill with guided tours, and visit the cafe and gift shop afterwards. HM Frigate Unicorn, the oldest British-built ship still afloat, is berthed in Victoria dock. It's a 46-gun warship, and one of the most atmospheric and original in the world. 

Nearby on the coast is Broughty Ferry which is a seaside resort developed in the Victorian era. The town was once occupied by wealthy textile barons and it was reckoned to be one of the wealthiest places in Britain. today it is a laid back resort with splendid views of the Tay estuary. 

There are also some excellent golf resorts in the area, such as at Carnoustie to the east of Dundee and St Andrews to the south - see below. 

St Andrews

St Andrews, of course - is the home of golf. The Royal and Ancient Golf club was formed here in 1754 and is the world oldest golf club. It is the also the ruling body for the game of golf - they set the rules and regulations for the game and for competitions around the world. And we still can't win! Ah well - there are still plenty of other things to do in the area. 

The coastline along the Fife coast is spectacular with many good beaches and views to Arbroath in the north. 

                  Fife coast                                                   Dundee cake                                          Dundee coast

What to see around Dundee

Sensation Dundee Science Centre - Greenmarket, Dundee, Angus DD1 4QB Tel: 01382 228800 

H. M. Frigate Unicorn - South Victoria Dock Rd, Dundee, Angus DD1 3BP Tel: 01382 200900

RRS Discovery -

Glamis Castle -  Spectacular castle 10 miles to the north of Dundee - Glamis, Forfar Angus & Dundee DD8 1RJ Tel: +44 (0)1307 840 393

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Features

We will bring you feature  articles  about the coastline and  news items about life in the coastal area. contributions to this section are welcome.

Attractions - see listings pages

A huge selection of attractions are available within the coastal area and this section will have details of many of them. From piers and harbours to fun fairs and roller coasters, the listings will have details of what's available in your chosen area. For details of attractions look in the resort pages. 

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Activities

Whether your idea of an ideal activity is sunbathing or you prefer something more strenuous, the  chances are that you will be able to pursue this at the coast. There is a wide selection of activities that can be found on our coastline - these range from a gentle stroll to the next bay, to swimming and snorkelling, to more energetic activities such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kite sailing. See Activities section.

Pubs, restaurants and shopping guide

The listings section will also have details of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and shops available in the locality. Restaurants and shops coming soon.....

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