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Resting snuggly on the banks of the Tay River on Scotland's East Coast, the 800 year old city of Dundee was once a major maritime and ship building city as well as boasting a significant whaling industry. Today the city is known for its smaller industries, notably the production of marmalade and jams, publishing firms and health and leisure industries. Strategically placed on the North Sea and with easy access to Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow, the city boasts many fine hotels and other Dundee venues that provide ample space for conferences, weddings, concerts, meetings and private family functions.
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Dundee hotels provide a wonderful opportunity to explore the city and meet with some of the most hospitable and entertaining people in the world. The city is dominated by a dormant volcano called The Law, and visitors are encouraged to hike to the top so as to enjoy the spectacular views over the city. The railway bridge is over two miles long and is the longest in Britain. The carved gravestones in the Howff Burial Grounds feature signs and symbols of the old craft guilds of the 16th century. Glamis Castle, just outside the city is the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth while the former jute mills give insight into Dundee's history.
Many Dundee venues pay a specific tribute to the arts, theatre and music. The city's principal concert auditorium is Caird Hall which regularly hosts the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Many smaller venues host jazz, guitar and blues festivals while the Dundee Repertory Theatre is the home of the Scottish Dance Theatre. Dundee Contemporary Arts house one of the many art galleries and an art cinema.
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Since the city has two universities and has a young population, many nightclubs provide plenty of opportunity for music groups, both local and international, to perform. Pubs, including a mixture of independent, themed and traditional as well as student bars line the streets at the West End of the city and restaurants from fast food take-away to classy cafes and stylish restaurants abound.
West Park is one of the Dundee venues that is specific for conferences and special events. It is able to host 200 delegates in the auditorium and is conveniently situated in the West End. The Ballumbie Castle Golf Club is an established golfing venue offering a peaceful option for any corporate event or training course. The Bonar Hall at the University of Dundee is a central location offering large-scale options for up to 450 delegates. These are just a sample of the many Dundee venues available for any event or function.
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Many luxury Dundee hotels also include ample meeting and event space. With stunning river views, luxury spas, health and wellness centers and onsite parking, these are perfect for both leisure and corporate guests to the city. Victorian buildings retain many of their historic features while ensuring that guests have all the modern amenities and facilities at their disposal.
Dundee boasts wonderful picturesque wedding venues approved for civil weddings and partnerships. Providing river or quay views, these venues are specially designed to make any wedding day special, whether small and intimate or large and spectacular. Hundreds of unusual venues include barns, castles and historic Dundee venues. On the outskirts of the city and situated in open countryside, landmark hotels offers traditional elegance with modern facilities. With natural light, air conditioning, refreshments throughout the day and working lunches, these venues provide something just a little different for both weddings and conferences.
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No matter what the occasion, these venues offer something for everyone. No event or function is too large or too small and with well trained conference staff and wedding planners, all the stress off hosting the perfect event is removed and a successful outcome is guaranteed.
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