I lived just over the Tay Bridge for a couple of years, and used to go into Dundee a lot.
I really liked Dundee, and there is a huge amount of regeneration going on, especially down at the Waterfront with the V&A, and other bits and bobs. I’d happily move back down that way given the chance...!
Also despite the royal fuck with NHS Tayside and the endowment money, Ninewells is a fabulous hospital (in my eyes any way. Saved my daughters life after a very traumatic birth) and they are at the forefront of a lot of medical innovation and research.
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We love Dundee!
So much regeneration going on and fabulous bars and restaurants. The medical research being carried out here is amazing and we are at the forefront of the gaming and tech industries. And did I mention the fabulous views across the Tay.
Have lived and travelled to quite a few places around the world and I've never met nicer people than Dundonians.
Come visit Dundee, and while you're here why not come to the social on the 12th May!
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Agree with the above, sick to death of people referring to us as Scumdee. Just fucking rude.
The waterfront regeneration is bringing a lot of interest, and we're finally getting some bands realising that there is something between Glasgow/Edinburgh and Aberdeen!
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"...there is a huge amount of regeneration going on, especially down at the Waterfront..."
I keep hearing this about Dundee. A few years ago, my then-girlfriend took me there for a party one weekend. Kept telling me I was wrong about Dundee. Except, she then managed to only take me to bits that were still desperately need of regeneration.
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"...sick to death of people referring to us as Scumdee. Just fucking rude."
Ach, that’s just a bit of inter-city persiflage. Look at my home city; it’s hardly at the cutting edge of 21st century urban homomorphosis. |
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"...there is a huge amount of regeneration going on, especially down at the Waterfront...I keep hearing this about Dundee. A few years ago, my then-girlfriend took me there for a party one weekend. Kept telling me I was wrong about Dundee. Except, she then managed to only take me to bits that were still desperately need of regeneration.."
I’m really excited about the V&A opening. I still have to go to Ninewells for outpatient appts and it’s fascinating driving along through the town and along the front and seeing how different it looks each time. Huge changes that I think are going to be great for the city. |
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I'm thinking I may have to visit dundee, I have only heard bad things about it ,Granted I only know 2ex dundonians (hope that correct) But my perception being radically changed by posters views in this thread  |
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I live at the east side of dundee and work at the west end, get to drive past the new v&a and slessor gardens etc. Makes a huge difference to the front now the old olympia, casino and hotel are away. Looks so much better! |
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"I lived just over the Tay Bridge for a couple of years, and used to go into Dundee a lot.
I really liked Dundee, and there is a huge amount of regeneration going on, especially down at the Waterfront with the V&A, and other bits and bobs. I’d happily move back down that way given the chance...!
Also despite the royal fuck with NHS Tayside and the endowment money, Ninewells is a fabulous hospital (in my eyes any way. Saved my daughters life after a very traumatic birth) and they are at the forefront of a lot of medical innovation and research.
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totally agree with your comments re ninewells, l know it gets a lot of bad press but the staff who work there are amazing, from my kids who were both in scbu and my wife who was one of the lucky cancer survivors I honestly couldnt thank them enough....and the perth road is a great night out haha |
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I love Dundee. I'm only 10 minutes away and the family are there. My sons and grandchildren are all Dundonians. The Waterfront regeneration is looking amazing and for shopping and leisure Dundee has a lot to offer indeed. I've always found it warm and friendly.
I'll reserve my judgement on Ninewells as a centre of excellence from personal experience. The nursing staff are however, exemplary.
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Scale of buildings are going to surprise a lot of people
5 or 6 storeys built round the v&a which will block any view of Tay from union street etc
Plus it'll take up to a further 6 years or so to complete |
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"Scale of buildings are going to surprise a lot of people
5 or 6 storeys built round the v&a which will block any view of Tay from union street etc
Plus it'll take up to a further 6 years or so to complete"
The new SleeperZ Hotel is quite prominent already.
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"Plus it'll take up to a further 6 years or so to complete
It's a 20 year ongoing project so it will take a long time to complete
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Next problem will be letting the buildings
The 2 next to the Tay road bridge are only 40% occupied after 5 years |
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"The 2 next to the Tay road bridge are only 40% occupied after 5 years"
You see, that sounds more like Aberdeen; regeneration without consideration.
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Councils let companies ‘develop’ regardless of the consequence. Office space built without real evidence that it can be filled. (It can’t.) Retail space built without consideration for whether all existing retail space is sustainable. (It isn’t.) |
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"The 2 next to the Tay road bridge are only 40% occupied after 5 yearsYou see, that sounds more like Aberdeen; regeneration without consideration.
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Councils let companies ‘develop’ regardless of the consequence. Office space built without real evidence that it can be filled. (It can’t.) Retail space built without consideration for whether all existing retail space is sustainable. (It isn’t.)"
It's all very positive for the city, and is still developing. You or I don't know what the end results will end up being. So far so good, when the V and A opens that will also have an impact on the percentage. It's all an on going situation that will improve as more visitors are drawn to the city. G |
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I see it the same as a snapchat filter/beauty app,you can make it look pretty on the outside,cover the flaws,it's still going to be what it is underneath. |
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"The 2 next to the Tay road bridge are only 40% occupied after 5 yearsYou see, that sounds more like Aberdeen; regeneration without consideration.
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Councils let companies ‘develop’ regardless of the consequence. Office space built without real evidence that it can be filled. (It can’t.) Retail space built without consideration for whether all existing retail space is sustainable. (It isn’t.)"
The waterfront is a vanity project for a few councillors and officials yet less than a mile away there are areas of dreadful deprivation and inequality
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"Im curious...which area do you label as dreadful deprivation?"
You could go in any direction from the waterfront, the whole city is a shithole.
It's not known as Scumdee for no reason. |
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"Im curious...which area do you label as dreadful deprivation?
You could go in any direction from the waterfront, the whole city is a shithole.
It's not known as Scumdee for no reason. "
Yeah, places like the Perth Road, Barnhill, Downfield and the Ferry look really cheap and run down 
What a load of nonsense.
All cities have areas that are less affluent than others, Dundee isn't any worse than any other city.
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"Im curious...which area do you label as dreadful deprivation?
You could go in any direction from the waterfront, the whole city is a shithole.
It's not known as Scumdee for no reason. "
Mary Doll the Troll strikes again, trying to wind people up. |
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The new waterfront and VA development looks good and I hope it pays off, I for one will be paying it a visit when complete. I am sure there are bad areas in Dundee like any other major city, but the plans to boost the tourism in the city look good. |
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My son is due to start his university studies in Dundee, I’m thinking it feels very up and coming ...and I might be tempted to invest in student property there. .... recommendations of where is good and where is bad to live would be appreciated.
It feels like a great city to me. |
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"My son is due to start his university studies in Dundee, I’m thinking it feels very up and coming ...and I might be tempted to invest in student property there. .... recommendations of where is good and where is bad to live would be appreciated.
It feels like a great city to me. "
Avoid the following areas to stay, lochee, hilltown, stobswell, linlathan, mid craigie, charleston. The rest are pretty decent. In fairness its like every town & city. Dundees fine to visit and as a dundonian i have no intention of moving back to stay. Im a proud dundonian & wouldnt swap my dialect for any other in scotland. There should be a sign at all entrances to dundee. Welcome to the city oh the peh |
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"My son is due to start his university studies in Dundee, I’m thinking it feels very up and coming ...and I might be tempted to invest in student property there. .... recommendations of where is good and where is bad to live would be appreciated.
It feels like a great city to me. "
Just think geographically in terms of where the universities are.
Students don't like to walk far and hate to spend beer money on buses! |
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"Always liked an away day to Dundee for football.
Enjoyed a couple of socials there as well.
That be to tannadice, dens is biggest shithole in Dundee.  G"
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"Always liked an away day to Dundee for football.
Enjoyed a couple of socials there as well.
That be to tannadice, dens is biggest shithole in Dundee. G"
Dont think he meant that. Agree dens is a dump but dundee are superior to united. Im an arab & see it. Back to his point away days are great no matter where you go. |
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"Have pals that are in both sides so remaining neutral on this one "
The beauty of Dundee is you can say what you like to both dundee & united fans leading up to a game but youll never have the bile. Dundee has beautiful people & is the heart of scotland. Anyway back to the point, dundee offers a lot, scheme life is where i was brought up on. Borzonis in douglas, learig pub, forbuoys, thats dundee. |
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As an Orcadian and former Dundee Uni student who now lives on the fringes of Dundee it has a brilliant University and student life as well as warm and friendly people. Although people still take the mickey out of my accent at times! |
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I knew Dundee well from my time at Leuchars. Would rather go there for a night out than snobby St Andrews at the time.
Have worked in and around Dundee/Tayside many a time since and the place has changed a lot with new investment.
Will visit the new museum certainly |
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I have to admit I was one of those who called Dundee scumdee but having been that way a few months ago I have to admit it was unjustified
Aberdeen needs to take a look at what’s happening down the coast and keep up. Dundee has a totally new way of life and it’s northern cousin is trailing miles behind
Ninewells saved my life and my very preemie son a few years ago so I will always have a soft spot for the staff there - even though my son is a bit miffed he’s not an aberdonian lol
All going well I will enjoy the social in a few weeks - never been out in Dundee and have to say I’m really looking forward to it xx |
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"Im curious...which area do you label as dreadful deprivation?
You could go in any direction from the waterfront, the whole city is a shithole.
It's not known as Scumdee for no reason. "
What an ignorant and stupid comment to make. No doubt you have avoided all dundonians on here then since the place is so scummy..... oh yeah that’s right you sent us a message months ago looking to ‘chat’ and got shot down in flames and blocked.
You should educate yourself before making ignorant comments |
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"Im curious...which area do you label as dreadful deprivation?
You could go in any direction from the waterfront, the whole city is a shithole.
It's not known as Scumdee for no reason.
What an ignorant and stupid comment to make. No doubt you have avoided all dundonians on here then since the place is so scummy..... oh yeah that’s right you sent us a message months ago looking to ‘chat’ and got shot down in flames and blocked.
You should educate yourself before making ignorant comments"
Brilliant x |
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"Im curious...which area do you label as dreadful deprivation?
You could go in any direction from the waterfront, the whole city is a shithole.
It's not known as Scumdee for no reason.
What an ignorant and stupid comment to make. No doubt you have avoided all dundonians on here then since the place is so scummy..... oh yeah that’s right you sent us a message months ago looking to ‘chat’ and got shot down in flames and blocked.
You should educate yourself before making ignorant comments"
Made my day |
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"Always liked an away day to Dundee for football.
Enjoyed a couple of socials there as well.
That be to tannadice, dens is biggest shithole in Dundee. G"
A shithole with a Premiership football though, unlike that feckless, lower league lot at Tannadump. |
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"Always liked an away day to Dundee for football.
Enjoyed a couple of socials there as well.
That be to tannadice, dens is biggest shithole in Dundee. G
A shithole with a Premiership football though, unlike that feckless, lower league lot at Tannadump. "
So why has this chat turned into a "let's slag the local football teams"??? |
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"Always liked an away day to Dundee for football.
Enjoyed a couple of socials there as well.
That be to tannadice, dens is biggest shithole in Dundee. G
A shithole with a Premiership football though, unlike that feckless, lower league lot at Tannadump. "
Is there a point or are you trying to cause unrest? Immature springs to mind. |
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"Always liked an away day to Dundee for football.
Enjoyed a couple of socials there as well.
That be to tannadice, dens is biggest shithole in Dundee. G
A shithole with a Premiership football though, unlike that feckless, lower league lot at Tannadump.
Is there a point or are you trying to cause unrest? Immature springs to mind."
Ahh your biting, its Mary Doll the Troll your talking about. He thrives on people reacting in the forums. Just call him Mary Doll he will soon give up the winding up. |
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"Heading to Dundee next week. Any suggestions welcome for somewhere to go for lunch, preferably with a nice beer garden, as optimistically I'm hoping the sunshine continues.
R "
Boozy cow, The tinsmith, 172 @ the Caird. Xx |
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"Heading to Dundee next week. Any suggestions welcome for somewhere to go for lunch, preferably with a nice beer garden, as optimistically I'm hoping the sunshine continues.
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DCA has a nice area for sitting outside. The tinsmith in the west port has a beer garden i think. Boosy cow as well
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"Heading to Dundee next week. Any suggestions welcome for somewhere to go for lunch, preferably with a nice beer garden, as optimistically I'm hoping the sunshine continues.
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DCA has a nice area for sitting outside. The tinsmith in the west port has a beer garden i think. Boosy cow as well
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Thank you. Is it a holiday Monday in Dundee next Monday?
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DCA has a nice area for sitting outside. The tinsmith in the west port has a beer garden i think. Boosy cow as well
Thank you. Is it a holiday Monday in Dundee next Monday?
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Yes, Monday is a bank holiday. There is a big music festival in all the pubs on Sunday so the town will be very busy. |
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DCA has a nice area for sitting outside. The tinsmith in the west port has a beer garden i think. Boosy cow as well
Thank you. Is it a holiday Monday in Dundee next Monday?
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Yes, Monday is a bank holiday. There is a big music festival in all the pubs on Sunday so the town will be very busy. "
Thank you . Coming up Monday & staying till Tuesday.
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"Heading to Dundee next week. Any suggestions welcome for somewhere to go for lunch, preferably with a nice beer garden, as optimistically I'm hoping the sunshine continues.
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The Beer Kitchen on South Tay Street just off the Perth Road |
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I have lived in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Of all of these I found that Aberdeen was way worse than the rest. DD Edi and Gla all have their good bits and bad bits.
With DD, it is just so small that you can get to the bad bits quickly |
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"Always liked an away day to Dundee for football.
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That be to tannadice, dens is biggest shithole in Dundee. G"
dens is a shithole but still only team in Dundee in the big league |
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"I will be in fundee this weekend. Can u suggest any good swingers pubs or clubs please xx"
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