Dundee

Once a hub for traditional industry, particularly ‘jute, jam and journalism’, Dundee has transformed itself in recent years into a centre for culture and creativity.

This thriving east coast city on the banks of the Firth of Tay is Scotland’s fourth-largest city after Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, and has an ever-increasing national and international profile. Named as the ‘Best Place to Live’ by the Sunday Times in 2019, and ranked at number 5 by The Wall Street Journal on its 2018 ‘Worldwide Hot Destinations’ list, Dundee is definitely catching the eye of people all around the world, thanks to its wealth of cultural activities, affordable housing and low crime rates.

If you want to make Dundee your home, we’ve put together everything you need to know about living in the sunniest city in Scotland. Read on for valuable local insights on the best places to live in Dundee, an overview of what life is like in the city, and an overview of property prices.