Dundee (Gaelic – Dn Dagh – Dun means fort) has a fantastic and interesting history. The setting is visually stunning and rivals any city in Bonny Scotland. The law (meaning hill), once an active volcano, sits in the centre of Dundee providing a romantic vantage point to all sides of City.
Robert the Bruce was crowned king of Scotland in Dundee – the year 1309. He couldn’t have wished for a more beautiful setting to officially wear his crown for the first time.
Dundee has been known for the three Js – Jute, Jam & Journalism, but now only one J survives – Journalism. When jute was being produced in Dundee, the city had more millionaires per square mile than any other city in the UK. Although industry has died rapidly in the city, technology is thriving and this supports the two main Universities – Dundee University & Abertay.
Journalism is still going strong in the city and this is purely because of the business skills utilised by the management. DC Thomson’s have created some amazing characters in their comic books (Desperate Dan, Billy Whizz & my favourite character – Rodger the Dodger)...