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Glamis Castle
The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, steeped in legend and set in the scenic Angus region of Scotland.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
Dundee is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Newport-on-Tay, 16km from Glamis Castle.
Dundee is a city located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 148,210, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Dundee sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dundee to your route.
Hilltown (or informally, The Hilltown, Scots pronunciation: [ðə ˈhɪɫ ˌtun]) in Dundee, Scotland, is a mainly residential area to the north of the City Centre and lying to the south of the main circular road.
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Dundee is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.4691 latitude, -2.9749 longitude.
Dundee has a population of approximately 148,210 people, making it a city in United Kingdom.
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castle
The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, steeped in legend and set in the scenic Angus region of Scotland.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Historic university town and home of golf, with a ruined cathedral, medieval castle and the world-famous Old Course links.
18 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
Multiple UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year winner on the harbourfront of the East Neuk's prettiest fishing town, frying haddock landed along the Fife coast. Eat on the sea wall watching the boats.
32 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
Scotland's national motorsport centre, a compact but thrilling circuit with sharp elevation changes near Dunfermline.
50 km · about 60 min drive
mountain pass
The highest main road in Britain at 670m, where the A93 crosses the Grampians at Glenshee between Braemar and the ski centre. The famously steep Devil's Elbow hairpins lie just below the summit.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
UNESCO-listed Victorian cantilever railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth, a masterwork of 19th-century engineering in 54,000 tonnes of steel.
58 km · about 65 min drive
cafe
A waterfront biker cafe in South Queensferry beneath the iconic Forth bridges, offering stunning views and a warm welcome to riders.
59 km · about 70 min drive
historic highway
Edinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
59 km · about 70 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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