Explore Dundee & beyond
The Shaftesbury places you close to Dundee's design-led waterfront and within easy reach of some of Scotland's most memorable landscapes and historic places.
Things to do
From internationally recognised design and the home of golf to dramatic red cliffs and centuries of royal history, the wider Tay region rewards curious travellers.
01Design on the waterfront
Scotland’s first design museum and the first V&A outside London sits on Dundee’s revitalised waterfront. Designed by Kengo Kuma, it brings international exhibitions, Scottish design stories, and striking River Tay architecture together.
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02The home of golf
One of the world’s most historic golf courses lies across the Tay in St Andrews. The public links and famous Royal and Ancient clubhouse make a memorable day trip from Dundee.
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03A dramatic Angus coast
Beyond Arbroath’s Victoria Park promenade, red sandstone cliffs, rocky platforms, sea caves, and small bays reveal a coastline shaped by the North Sea over thousands of years.
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04Centuries of Scottish history
The ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne is known for its grand rooms, gardens, and royal connections, including the childhood of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
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Dundee visits are not always holidays. Our West End location also makes The Shaftesbury a practical base for university, healthcare, business and conference stays.
Convenient for campus visits, graduations and family stays.
A calm base for appointments, work placements and visiting family.
Approximately two miles from the hotel.
A peaceful collection of plants from around the world.
Well positioned for business travel in the West End.
Around a five-minute walk from the hotel.
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