A friend once told me, if Scotland had the weather, nobody would go abroad.
Blessed with stunning scenery, rich culture, and delicious food and drink, it's hard to argue with her.
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland, in particular, has a wealth of delights to offer tourists.
Here we look at Dundee, Scotland's 4th largest city and a burgeoning cosmopolitan location for those looking for a somewhere different.
DUNDEE - the gateway to the home of golf Located on Scotland's east coast, Dundee is famous for jute, jam and journalism - the three trades that for many years brought prosperity to the city.
While service industries have replaced them, Dundee remains famous for some of the most iconic characters from everyone's childhood.
It is in the city of discovery that The Beano and The Dandy were published.
Legendary figures such as Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and Desperate Dan are all still very much alive in the city and cherished by the local residents.
In terms of architecture, Dundee has undergone something of a transformation of late.
The Waterfront has undergone a considerable redevelopment, while the Discovery Museum represents a new focal point for the city.
However, one of the most popular reasons for visiting Dundee is that it represents a gateway to the many golf courses in Tayside and Perthshire.
These include Gleneagles, Scotscraig, Carnousite, Taymouth Castle and St Andrews - home of the Open 2010.
Among its other popular tourist attractions are: •R.
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Discovery - Captain Scott's famous ship has become a high profile attraction for visitors to the city •Verdant Works Museum - Once a working jute mill, employing 50,000 people, it now welcomes tourists every year •Frigate Uniform - an inspirational classic wooden warship •Sensation - Dundee's popular science centre is a must for families •Glamis Castle - the gardens and grounds of the Queen Mother's childhood home are open for exploration And why not take in the Scotia Heritage guided tour, which educate and inspire with true tales from Scotland's past.
With various starting points in Dundee and the surrounding area, they can be tailored to suit a multitude of tastes: •3Js: Jute, Jam & Journalism - discovering the trades that helped shape Dundee's heritage •3Ms: Medieval, Maritime and the Meadows - Dundee through the ages •Dundee Law - the site of a Pictish fort atop a volcanic plug •Maritime Dundee - the men and women who made their life at sea •The Royal Burgh - hidden, altered and surviving sites from medieval Dundee •Ecclesiastical Dundee - known for having some of the most religious establishments in Scotland, this is a fascinating tour
Blessed with stunning scenery, rich culture, and delicious food and drink, it's hard to argue with her.
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland, in particular, has a wealth of delights to offer tourists.
Here we look at Dundee, Scotland's 4th largest city and a burgeoning cosmopolitan location for those looking for a somewhere different.
DUNDEE - the gateway to the home of golf Located on Scotland's east coast, Dundee is famous for jute, jam and journalism - the three trades that for many years brought prosperity to the city.
While service industries have replaced them, Dundee remains famous for some of the most iconic characters from everyone's childhood.
It is in the city of discovery that The Beano and The Dandy were published.
Legendary figures such as Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and Desperate Dan are all still very much alive in the city and cherished by the local residents.
In terms of architecture, Dundee has undergone something of a transformation of late.
The Waterfront has undergone a considerable redevelopment, while the Discovery Museum represents a new focal point for the city.
However, one of the most popular reasons for visiting Dundee is that it represents a gateway to the many golf courses in Tayside and Perthshire.
These include Gleneagles, Scotscraig, Carnousite, Taymouth Castle and St Andrews - home of the Open 2010.
Among its other popular tourist attractions are: •R.
R.
S.
Discovery - Captain Scott's famous ship has become a high profile attraction for visitors to the city •Verdant Works Museum - Once a working jute mill, employing 50,000 people, it now welcomes tourists every year •Frigate Uniform - an inspirational classic wooden warship •Sensation - Dundee's popular science centre is a must for families •Glamis Castle - the gardens and grounds of the Queen Mother's childhood home are open for exploration And why not take in the Scotia Heritage guided tour, which educate and inspire with true tales from Scotland's past.
With various starting points in Dundee and the surrounding area, they can be tailored to suit a multitude of tastes: •3Js: Jute, Jam & Journalism - discovering the trades that helped shape Dundee's heritage •3Ms: Medieval, Maritime and the Meadows - Dundee through the ages •Dundee Law - the site of a Pictish fort atop a volcanic plug •Maritime Dundee - the men and women who made their life at sea •The Royal Burgh - hidden, altered and surviving sites from medieval Dundee •Ecclesiastical Dundee - known for having some of the most religious establishments in Scotland, this is a fascinating tour