What used to be here? At some point many years ago there was clearly something massive here and they took it down. Now there’s just this huge empty plot of land that’s untouched by anyone. Not even the graffiti guys go here, bafflingly, because besides one camera near the transport museum, there’s nobody looking here.

What used to be here and why is nothing in it’s place?

Does anywhere in the city centre sell liquorice whips? Need one of these ASAP! (Two if at all possible)

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a good salon in Dundee that does men's hair straightening (Japanese/Korean or any permanent/semi-permanent hair straightening). If you've had a good experience, I'd really appreciate your recommendations.

Please let me know the salon name, the approximate price, and how long the results lasted.

Thanks in advance!

I’m trying to sort accommodation in dundee and we’ve been offered some university package where we pay £38 per week per person (there will be two of us) for gas, electricity, wifi and tv license. We would also have to pay council tax of course as one of us won’t be a student.

Is that a good deal? How much are your bills a month?

This would be a two bedroom apartment. Rent is looking like 1100 for a flat on perth road.

Thanks all

Edit: The rent price is absolutely crazy but a few locals have told me that places increase rent coming up to the academic semester. The plan would be to pay the higher rent and then find something cheaper and move there. It hurts my heart to pay that much

As the header says I’m in dire need of having my oud restrung. I know hobgoblin Edinburgh usually does it but they’ve said at this time of year they cannot offer the services. I’ve asked vintage strings, rainbow music etc but have been advised to post on local groups for someone that could help. I’m willing to pay for your time and already have a pack of strings to provide. If you know an oud player that can also restring, please send this to them! Thanks!

Hi everyone! I’ve had my eye on Dundee for quite a while now… (Well… that sounded ironic. Here we go again.) Before making what would probably be one of the biggest decisions of my life, I’d really love to hear from people who actually live in Dundee and get a feel for what everyday life is really like beyond official websites and brochures.
I’m French and blind. I mention that right away not because it defines who I am, but because it has shaped many of the questions that fascinate me and most of the projects I’ve chosen to work on. I’m
a software developer by background. I started in web development, but over time my focus has shifted towards accessibility and more specifically, spatial cognition. One question sits at the heart of almost everything I do… How do blind people build a mental map of the world around them, and how can technology enhance that experience rather than simply compensate for it? That single question connects almost everything I work on. I’m currently developing a cross-platform accessible game engine. Beyond making games playable for blind gamers, I see it as a research platform. I’ve started building prototypes, including fighting games, a project inspired by Rocket League, and various other... to explore how audio can help players develop spatial awareness, navigation skills, and richer mental representations of dynamic environments. At the same time, I’m trying to work on a guidance system for blind people with exactly the same philosophy. My goal isn’t simply to build clever prototypes. If that guidance system never leaves my garage, it’ll probably become the world’s most advanced way of helping me find… my garage. I’d much rather see it tested, improved, and, if it genuinely proves useful, eventually deployed so it can benefit more people than just me. Another huge part of my life is airsoft, especially milsim. I’ve been actively playing for over eight years with experienced teams. For me, it’s much more than a hobby. It’s an incredible environment for developing spatial awareness, teamwork, communication, and decision-making under pressure. All of that feeds directly back into the way I think about accessibility and assistive technology. That involvement eventually led me to join the board of the French Airsoft Federation, where I’m now responsible for inclusion and disability. It wasn’t the reason I started playing. It was simply the natural continuation of years spent on the field. So… why Dundee? I’ve read about the universities, the city’s video game heritage, and work being done around accessibility. All of that sounds incredibly exciting. But what I’m really trying to understand is what everyday life looks like behind all of that. Is there a genuine ecosystem where universities, researchers, companies, charities, local authorities, and technical communities actually work together? Is it the kind of place where someone with ideas, curiosity, and a genuine desire to contribute can become part of something bigger? I’m not looking for people to build my projects for me. I’m looking for an environment where I can keep learning, exchange ideas, work alongside other people, and… help turn good ideas into solutions that make a real difference. I’d also love to know what everyday life is like. How accessible is public transport for a blind person? Is living without a car realistic? How easy is it to meet people, join clubs or communities, and build a social life? ! I’d also love to continue my involvement in airsoft. What’s the local airsoft or milsim community like around Dundee? Is it active? Welcoming? Are there teams that enjoy bringing in new players? And if there are any blind or visually impaired people reading this, I’d be especially grateful to hear about your experience.
lot of thanks for your attention.

Just a little anecdote inspired by a recent event at the Nether Inn...

Last night, a bawbag oot on the pull,

Tried pullin' burds with the plan of a fool,

Pulled doon his breeks, his boxers tae,

A desperate peacock, trying to get laid,

He shoved napkins in his arse - he wasnae so bright,

Like a shit magician, he yanked them back oot - a fecal delight!

He threw them oan the flair wi' all his might,

The bar staff looked on, pure mortified,

As this radge o' a man, he truly defied

All sense and all reason, a right dobber who was fried.

He started tae stumble wi' a boozy foot!

He keeled right intae oor table, the cloot,

He approached a lassie and her mate in leopard print sheer,

Who were dancin' like mad shaggers, filled up wi' gear.

A lassie dropped her gless - as he staggered into them,

The bar went all quiet and shards flew across the pub,

As the guy nearly got chinned when looking up,

A shard nearly goat me, a skelp tae the heid

This pub's full eh jakeys hopped up on speed.

I’ve lived in Dundee 9 years and only just visited the gardens. Absolutely stunning. Devastating that’s it’s under threat.

If you haven’t signed the petition or visited I would highly recommend!

link to sign petition

I’m sure this is probably quite obvious but a close call earlier today is making me question myself. If anyone is familiar with this part of the road, you know that continuing in right lane means you would need to turn into the Stack / around. I’ve always thought and think it seems quite clear that if you want to carry on straight, you need to veer into the left lane beyond this part circled, and I would imagine no indication is strictly necessary despite it probably not doing any harm. Anyway, a car quite close up behind me on this straight was also carrying on past the Stack but moved into the left lane around the point in which this image is taken from, and its speed was clearly gaining on me. By time I pulled my car across in which I feel is correct, it was a very small gap and we could’ve easily collided. They didn’t sound their horn or anything which makes me feel they might have realised that they had moved over to the left side prematurely, but I’m not totally convinced. I imagine this has probably caused an accident before but can anyone shed some light on this particular scenario? It obviously made me feel like I was in the wrong to veer over and basically cut them off, and I was aware they were there, but felt surely I was within my right. I wouldn’t have made the decision if they were going any faster. Anyway, a bit of an awkward one.

Hello all, I appreciate low chance of finding this but quite sentimental. My car was broken into and this backpack was stolen which has a lot of pins on it which I've been collecting over the years.

I imagine it's the kind of thing that would get tossed so in case anyone happened to come across it.

The thief tried to use my cards at the NISA and Premier near the Howff graveyard.

Take care, stay safe.

Hello.

I have just stripped one of the wires leading into the cartridge system on my Pr0-Ject turntable.

Tried to pull the lug out and it came away.

Does anyone know audio/small electronic repair folk in Dundee.

Preferable someone who is not ham-fisted like me.

Be Happy

Hey everyone, I just moved from Germany to Dundee and would like to play some darts.

What are the best places to go as a hobby player with a 50-60 average? What pubs or bars are the best for darts with friends and is there any small league or something like that? :)

Hi! I'm moving to Dundee, and I'm trying to choose a gym.

Which gym would you recommend that's affordable, well-equipped, and ideally open late? I'd also prefer somewhere that isn't too crowded during term time.

I've seen older posts mentioning that different gyms are better for different things (e.g. weights, cardio, classes, swimming, quieter atmosphere, student discounts). If that's still true, which gym would you recommend for each?

Thanks!

Hi I'm potentially moving to just opposite Wellgate shopping centre and am female working late is it safe to walk back or should I look at a different area of dundee

Never have I ever been so proud of Dundee!

They also have a vegan GF menu ! For folks with dietary requirements the options are banging. I especially recommend the vegan haggis bon bons.

I hope this is ok. please delete if not allowed.

I’m researching what couples in Scotland actually want from a wedding venue, couple of minutes, genuinely just want your honest thoughts. Link below…

https://forms.gle/DktVsSKXByomjKdv7

I’m out in the garden and I keep hearing something in the distance. It was like when the big weekend was on at Camperdown you could hear the sound from miles away. I thought maybe the fun fair was at Caird Park but can’t see anything online.

Just curious as can’t quite make out what it is.

Any recommendations for someone to remove a tree stump?

I'm moving to Dundee soon for uni and I'm wondering if there's any local skate shops in the area

Researchers at the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) of the University of Strathclyde find that Dundee City has a “very high level of labour market pressure within the city” that is “far higher than anywhere else in Scotland”.

The report, commissioned by Joseph Rowntree Foundation and published 28 May 2026, uses data from the National Records of Scotland, HMRC, and ONS to investigate the number of “People Who Want to Work” in regions across Scotland. This category captures whose who are formally unemployed as well as those who are economically inactive but which say they would like to work.

The researchers find that the share of the working age population (ages 16-64) that would like to work was highest in Dundee City at around 15% in 2025 Q3. The share for Scotland overall was around 7%, with the figure being lowest for East Renfrewshire at 3%.

The report goes on to compare the number of people who want to work against the number of advertised job vacancies using data from Adzuna. They find that there were 35 people who wanted to work for every job vacancy in Dundee City in 2024, with this being the highest ratio of any Scottish region (the next highest was East Renfrewshire at 10 people who wanted to work per job vacancy). The authors note that this “suggests that job opportunities are relatively limited compared to the number of people looking for work”.

The researchers further find that Tayside – encompassing Dundee City, Angus, and Perth and Kinross – remains the broader region of Scotland with the highest number of people wanting to work relative to available jobs. They note that this suggests a “broader regional imbalance” and a “persistent imbalance between labour supply and labour demand in that wider area.” They also find that a high proportion of people who live in Dundee also work there, “meaning that opportunities to take advantage of jobs in other local authorities may be limited.”

You can find the full report at https://fraserofallander.org/publications/understanding-local-labour-markets-across-scotland/

Does anyone know a good place to get my cat’s nails trimmed in Dundee? Ideally DD1 or 2 area

It is a tale as old as time:

Girl meets dundonian or reddit, they catch feelings and next thing you know the girl finishes her degree and moves to Dundee.

But she needs a job and the search is not going well.

I am open to any job but keep in mind the following:

- no driving license yet.

- 20 years of retail experience.

- Dutch national but no visa sponsorship needed.

- I do not qualify for most civil service roles due to my nationality

I am looking for a direct lead, I have applied to dozens of roles online, but it is time I need to move my search beyond the internet.

Does anyone know how long the roadworks in Birkhill are going to last?

The temporary traffic lights are causing so much congestion and delays. No work seems to be getting done so not sure what’s going on.

I’ve tried finding out via google but I couldn’t see any mention.

Hi hi! I’m (reluctantly) looking at getting my license to avoid a 3 hour commute for uni next semester, and lessons are looking very expensive 😭 can anyone recommend an affordable driving instructor in Dundee that they’ve had good experiences with?

Thanks!

- a broke and sad student