Dundee Airport Car Hire

Are you considering a holiday to Dundee, Scotland? Have you considered hiring a car for your holiday? Imagine the feeling of freedom having your own car for the holiday! No one’s schedule to keep but your own! You won’t have to hurry up to catch the rest of a tour. There are many wonderful adventures in store for you when you hire a car while at the Dundee Airport.

Dundee, Scotland is the one of the largest cities in Scotland. It sits on the north side of the River Tey. Once the sight of fierce battles in medieval times, the city now prides itself on being the “City of Discovery.” This name attached to the city is often synonymous with the Antarctic Exploration ship, the Discovery. This ship was built in Dundee and is on display in the city. The city was build around the base of an extinct volcano. It is no longer a whaling city, but whaling has a rich past in the cities origins.

As you drive out of Dundee, Scotland on the A92, head towards Monifieth and Arbroath. Arbroath is 17 miles from Dundee. This quaint seaside town is famous for its red sandstone cliffs, which house two spectacular caves: The Forbidden Cave and Dickmont’s Den. Just southeast of the shoreline, lays two tourist attractions: The Signal Tower and Bell Rock Lighthouse. In 1813, Robert Stevenson was the man behind the design of these works of art. Arbroath Abbey occupies the center of town. The ruins of this abbey play an important part in Arbroath’s history.

Arbroath, long a fishing town, is know for smoked whole haddock, known as Abroath Smokies, and kippers.

Monifieth is a very small town, with a history back to the 9th century. Now Monifeith is known for one of the best golf courses to qualify for the Open Championship. In its past, however, Monifieth was known for its sand dunes, no longer present after being worn away with erosion, This little village is a great place to stop and get a bite to eat on the way back to Dundee.
Thirty-seven miles or fifty-two kilometers to the southwest of Dundee lay Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Edinburgh has a wonderful zoo and botanical gardens that will truly be worth the visit. The zoo is the largest in Scotland. Edinburgh Castle is located in the centre of the city. It is the number one tourist attraction in Scotland. Britain’s Army still use the castle as its headquarters for three Scottish regiments.

There are many cities and adventures waiting for you as you holiday in Dundee, Scotland. Hire a car to leisurely enjoy the scenes and attractions easily within driving distance.Dundee Airport Car Hire - Best rates, low cost, no hidden costs.