Dundee
is known as the 'City of Discovery.' Scotland's forth city, with hills and glens as a backdrop and the mighty
river Tay on its doorstep, situated on the East Coast of Scotland. The city in times past was renowned for the three J's
- Jute, Jam and Journalism and is the home of Desperate Dan and The Beano. The comic book legends have been imortalised in
bronze within the City Square's pedestrianised precinct. In addition to Cow Pies, the city is infamous for Dundee Cake.
The city is compact and pedestrian-friendly, small enough to explore its many attractions on foot, without having
to worry about how to get to them. In the heart of the city, marked by the City Square with its historic civic buildings you'll find Overgate - a stylish modern shopping centre. This unique
mall has shops on one side with a massive glass wall on the other overlooking the city churches which include the Old Steeple,
Scotland's highest surviving medieval tower which can be viewed by arrangement.
Within walking distance
are Captain Scott's Ship 'The Discovery' which sailed from Dundee to Antarctica.
At Discovery
Point come face to face with the 'Heroes of the Ice' and experience life in Antarctica with Captain Scott and his
crew.
www.rrsdiscovery.com. Near by is
HM Frigate Unicorn www.frigateunicorn.org the oldest British built vessel still afloat, it now houses a maritime museum.
Dundee's
hidden gem - step back into a 'time capsule' of yesterday and experience the history of the great Jute textile
days of Dundee, once the citys main employer
www.verdantworks.com Other attractions include: Sensation Science Centre and Dundee Rep Theatre.
For further information try the local tourist information site is
www.angusanddundee.co.ukIf you interest is Gardening and Nature, why not visit the Botonical Gardens.
www.dundeebotanicgardens.co.ukIf any of your passengers are coming to the Garden then make their way to Whitehall Crescent. If you
come out of the railway station once you have crossed the busy road, head towards the town and go left towards Whitehall
Crescent (there is a Papa Joe's restaurant and a Scottish Hydro Electric shop on the corners of this street). If
you go up this street you will come to a Jimmy Chungs restaurant, the bus stop for the Garden is just outside Jimmy Chungs
- the number of bus from this bus stop is the 9X (Travel Dundee) If you ask the driver that you wish
to visit the Botanic Garden and if he can tell you when you reach the stop at theInvercarse Hotel. Once you
are off the bus if they just follow the road around they will see the sign for the Botanic Garden.
Special
Events Planned Today Saturday 19th April
Dundee Farmers Market being held from 9am to 4pm
Green Express
Railtours has written to all visitor attractions in Dundee, let the local newspaper and radio stations know about the arrival
and extended an invitation to local businesses to display their publicity material on board today's train.
On
board will be leaflets for:
Dundee's Delicatessen In the heart of the City. only one minute from the railway station
at 11 Union Street, a road where many 'independents' and traditional shops are located. Great selection of local
produce here, including Scottish Salmon, Organic Aberdeen Angus Meat, Dundee Cake, Dundee Marmalae, Preserves, Scottish Cheesze
and Scottish Shortbread. (Buy, pay and collect later service available!)
www.tastefresh.co.ukOvergate Shopping Centre:
is located in Dundee's city centre, just a five minute walk from Dundee
Railway station
www.overgate.co.uk
