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The Fort Hotel, 48 - 60 Fort Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee. TEL : 01382737999 FAX : 01382737330 |
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| History & Culture | ||||
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This area is steeped in history. Broughty Ferry itself has two castles; Broughty Castle & Claypotts Castle. Broughty Castle is well worth the visit to learn the history of this picturesque town. Ten miles north, Glamis Castle is a large castle and grounds that has been theater to significant events in Scots history. No visit to Dundee is complete without a visit to Discovery Point, a quayside complex that showcases the SS Discovery; the Dundee built ship in which Captain Scott sailed to the Antarctic. Fifteen miles east of Broughty Ferry lies the historic town of Arbroath; a must visit for anybody interested in Scotland's history. Here you will find many Pictish artifacts and the impressive Arbroath Abbey; the site of the famous 'Declaration' of 1320 stating Scotland's independence from England. |
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| A Wealth of Shopping | ||||
| Broughty Ferry has many specialty shops for you to browse in and is a perfect place to find that 'unique' gift. Dundee itself is also a shoppers haven; winning UK awards for its shopping facilities. The city centre has two major shopping malls and ample pedestrianised precincts full of shops. | ||||
| A Good Nightlife | ||||
| Broughty Ferry has many bars and is full of different restaurants featuring the best of Scottish cuisine, to ethnic food including French, Indian, Turkish, Chinese and Italian. There is also Jaques nightclub on the Esplanade. Dundee as any city has a wide range of bars, restaurants, and clubs. | ||||
| Sporting Pursuits | ||||
| The area has many sporting attractions. Broughty Ferry is ideal for those interested in water sports with its extensive beach. Within ten miles there are two country parks for those interested in walking, while there are also many hills in the area for those wanting a more energetic walk. For those interested in fishing the Tay river is considered one of the best Salmon rivers of them all, and Golf fans will certainly not be disappointed with the dazzling array of facilities. For those more interested in watching sport, Dundee is home to two major football clubs that ironically live across the road from each other. Dundee FC is the older club but in recent years have stood in the shadows as their neighbours Dundee United FC have been more successful. | ||||
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