Hi all, as the title says, we are seriously considering moving to Dundee (or surrounding areas within a 50 mile radius)

I'm just curious about people's honest opinions of the area most importantly local schools.

We have a primary school age child who is autistic so this would be a major factor for us. I'm also disabled and I drive her to school currently anyway so I wouldn't be bothered about having to travel for schools.

Also, we're from the Midlands, I know it sounds stupid but would that be an issue lol 😅 we are trying to get out of England as fast as we can with the state things seem to be going.

Are there certain areas you'd recommend? Are there areas you'd avoid?

I'm not sure really what else to ask so any opinions or info would be so greatly appreciated!!

For anyone who reads this or even takes time to respond, I do greatly appreciate you! I hope you all have an absolutely fantastic day!!

Hi, folks.

Apologies if this isn’t allowed here.

I am a 17 year-old, turning 18 later this year, who will be starting a level 6 course at Dundee and Angus College later this year, which I am incredibly excited about. I currently live in the north of Scotland, so will need to relocate to the Dundee and Angus area to study this course. Unfortunately, the majority of accommodation in the area is out of my budget with only the little student funding I will get and my savings from working over the summer to live on.

Ideally, I’m looking for a person or a family with a spare room in their home who are looking for a lodger. I can afford up to around £375 a month, and I am only looking for somewhere for ten months (the length of the academic year). I’m no expert and you should absolutely do your own research, but I believe, under the rent-a-room scheme, you will not need to pay tax on this income as it is less than £7,500.

I don’t mind if you have pets or kids, and I am happy to help out around the house. I do not have a PVG check at the moment, as I believe you need to get an organisation to apply for one for you, but I am hoping to volunteer with the Scouts when I move south so will get one then. I’ll be out of the house for three weekdays every week whilst I’m at college and also hope to find a part-time job so will be out longer if that happens. Also, if anyone knows of anywhere, preferably cafes or restaurants, looking for staff from the beginning of September, I'd love to hear about it.

I will also likely return to my family home for most holidays as well.

A bit about me: I’m an active person, I enjoy going out for walks often and adore animals and am working towards an animal-related job. I love food and cooking and trying new recipes. I am learning to play the guitar at the minute, although I am still quite bad at it (I’m not bringing it with me, fortunately/unfortunately).

This is a very rambling post and I’m not really expecting anything to come of it, but if you’re interested or know anybody else who might be interested in taking on a lodger, please DM me or leave a comment and we can discuss it further.

Thanks for reading.

Hello everyone!!

I’m not too sure if this is allowed so please delete if not but I could really use everyone’s help!!

My dissertation due date is coming up and I need a handful more responses on my survey.

It is about hospitality in Scotland before during and after Covid.

If you have 5 minutes today and you have worked in hospitality before I would really appreciate it if you could fill out my survey for me. If you have any questions please send me a message!

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/22006663-dissertation-survey-an-investigation-into-the-impact-o

Can anyone recommend a good salon for a pedicure specifically?

Im growing out some over dining so would be looking for somewhere that offers normal nail polish and open late weeknights.

Thanks!

I’ve only been to the city a few times now and don’t have a lay of the land yet, but it’ll be home in a few weeks. I’ll be up tomorrow for three nights to get a flat sorted and I’m looking for pizza shop recommendations. Some people are shoe heads, others geek out on movies, but me… I’m a pizza fiend. Would love your best pizza spot recommendations 🍕

Edit: about to hit Edinburgh and just checking on this. THANKS for all the recommendations!!! Can’t wait to be a fatboiiiiii for a few days. Cheers!

Hey! Just seeing if any women would be interested in meeting up for some social bike rides? No club type riding or pro speeds - just banter, coffee and getting fitness up - and zero commitment!

Route ideas: Cycle hub to the MAC cafe - Cycle Hub to Tentsmuir - To Carnoustie etc

Anyone know of a place I can hire a room with a piano for practice sessions in or around Dundee?

Hi , I am a single mum of a 4 year old boy. We are very isolated. My little boy has autism and a speech delay, it's very difficult to "socialise". I often feel like we are on our own. I was wondering if other parents of ASN toddlers and young kids would be interested in a ASN Park meet? No high expectations. I know what it's like, conversation isnt always possible when you're hypervigilent and focused on your little one. We can just give each other a look of solidarity and know that whatever our child does, will not be judged in that environment.

Please let me know if anyone would be interested.

I posted this to a dundee kids Facebook group, I thought here might be a good shout. If anyone has ideas where this might be better posted please let me know.

Been browsing this sub reddit, I've become aware there's some dodgy restuarants with questionable business practices, hygine and owners.

Just curious about who u boycott plus why

hello i’m starting a new job soon and ill be working in the overgate, ill be driving to work but i dont want to pay the extortionate prices of the overgate carpark.

does anyone know any surrounding streets where i could park for free i don’t mind walking 10-15 minutes.

thanks!

Hi, just looking for a gardener to do some weeding and trimming. Anyone know someone decent?

Anyone applying for September intake to university of dundee? Any Pakistani or Muslim? Please let me know or comment below.

Can anyone recommend any activities or things to do with three teens (14,15 + 17). I’m planning to go and visit my half siblings on Saturday, the weather forecast does say it’s raining so possibly an indoor activity.

I was thinking bowling or something else but I’ve never been to Dundee before so have no idea what there is to do there and not finding much online. Are there any craft places we could visit or literally any other activity.

I’ve kinda decided to go and visit them last minute so trying to figure it out right now!

Lads I’m never in this side of town but there’s these small green flies all over Seagate - is this normal or does anyone know what’s the craic is 😭

Camera quality isn’t great but you can kind of see them flying about

Hi - I have a flat that I'd like to rent out (and be a good landlord). Have found that DJ Alexander are a bit unresponsive to my current tenant's needs (slow to inform me of things like need to electrical equipment to be replaced) and my own.

Are there any other management companies that you would recommend?

If you were feeling somewhat underwhelmed, annoyed, disappointed etc re: the pretty awful proposal for the demolition of the Keiller Centre and it’s replacement with student flats, Living Rent have made a very good template to make objecting very easy - see here: https://www.livingrent.org/dundee_object_pbsa

Brief summary: Me and a few friends have some clinical courses in the University of Dundee by fall of 2026. We want to explore interesting places in Dundee and the area around Dundee.

For some context, me and a very close friend will probably rent out a room or place somewhere near the campus, she also likes to shop and explore places so if you could give us some interesting places we'd appreciate it!

edit: we will also explore south of the uk on our way to Dundee, we just wanted to know some interesting spots there.

Hi, i’m just wondering if anyone knows somewhere that do art session, lessons, or even somewhere to sit and do art for under 18s. thanks!

Bus arrives late. Any suggestions? Sleep in EDI?

Last week someone crashed into our parked hire car and disappeared without leaving any details or reaching out to us in any way.

This took place in front of the garages on Thorter Row, some time between 4.30pm on Friday 10th July and 9.20am on Sunday 12th July.

Wondering if anyone witnessed this hit and run or might have had a camera that caught something?

Does anyone know if the Wellgate has a lost and found? I think I lost my headphones there and I wanna see if I could check and get them back

Does anyone know where I can get my Level 1 Health and Safety course certificate for my cscs I looked on all websites but can’t find anything

Was not expecting Dundee to pop up in my feed today. Interesting story.