Air
There is an airport in Dundee located just outside the city centre which offers a limited domestic service. The closest International airports are Glasgow and Edinburgh which are 90 and 54 miles respectively away. 

Train
The train station is due for a major upgrade as part of Dundee waterfronts renovation project.  It is only a 10 minute walk from the city centre and you can get connecting train here to any of the major cities. 

Bus
The main bus station is the Seagate bus station which is in the town centre a couple of mins walk from the Wellgate.  This is where you will arrive if you are coming via St Andrews or on a city link bus from one of the major cities.

The public transportation has been given a overhaul lately and has improved much in the last couple of years. There are frequent buses that go around the city centre and within the city centre area there are digital displays that show the bus times and routes.  There are also plenty of taxis available, two main ranks being outside the Overgate centre and outside the McManus Galleries, one road down from Abertay University.  The train station will also allow you to go pretty much anywhere within Scotland, for more information on train time’s check out www.trainline.co.uk.

Rss Discovery
As one of only 5 cities within Scotland there is a lot to see and do in Dundee as you would expect.  The city is known as the city of Discovery and the ship which this refers to is one of Dundee’s most visited attractions.  It is located opposite the train station about a 15 min walk from the city centre. 

Sensation Science Centre
If you are with kids or interested in a more interactive attraction try the Sensation centre which is a couple of minutes from the train station.  Here you will find over 80 exhibits, many of which are interactice.

Dundee Contemporary Art Centre (DCA)
If you want a more cultured experience try the Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre (DCA). There are various exhibitions on and there is also a good cafe and a cinema to keep you entertained.

There are no hostels located in Dundee but it is possible to get cheap B&B accommodation from £42 such as Athollbank Guest House or Alberta Guesthouse at £50.  For budget hotel accommodation try Your Hotel, prices start from £48 and its only a couple of miles from the city centre.  There is the more luxury option of the Dundee Hilton which overlooks the Tay river from only £69 per night.

There are two main shopping centres located in Dundee at either end of the high street.  The Wellgate is the oldest and is on 3 levels but it has been over taken by the Overgate as the main shopping area in recent years.  The Wellgate is located near the bus station and the Overgate is at the other end of the high street.  There is a late shopping night on a Thursday when most shops are after 6pm.

There is a vibrant nightlife within Dundee, all the main pubs and clubs are located within the city centre and tend to be within walking distance. 

Pubs

Bread
Located next to Abertay University on Bell Street, this is a popular place with students and often has good drinks promotions on.  It is also a good place for low price pub grub.

Tally’s
Hidden away from the city centre on the way to Dundee union this small bar is always packed at the weekends.  They are well know for there flavoured vodka shots, including creame egg vodka and malteser vodka.  You can also pick up cheap pitchers of cocktails.

Clubs

Fat Sams
The main club in Dundee since the Mardi shut its doors, it is about a 10 minute walk from the city centre and has multiple levels.  The best night is a Wednesday which is student night, Sundays usually an R&B night.

Déjà vu
Aimed at an older crowd, it is opposite the Wellgate shopping centre and has 3 bars inside on one level.  This is probably the cheapest club to visit on a Friday or Saturday as the entry is cheaper and you will be able to pick up some good drink promotions.