Dundee is a historically industrial city, giving it a reputation as dirty and ugly. The city was dominated by the jute industry, a coarse textile product, well into the 20th century. With this industry came dirt, pollution, and grime. However it also brought great wealth to a few. The wealthy few used their money to build magnificent mansions, landscape luscious parks, put up great halls, and bring in beautiful art. Long after the jute industry is gone, taking the dirt and grime with it, these beautiful marks of wealth remain.
The Caird Hall is the main event and concert venue in Dundee and it was funded by jute baron James Key Caird.
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Caird Hall and City Square (photo by author)
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Baxter Park is another beautiful space gifted to Dundee by a jute baron in 1863. This wonderful park is 38 acres of trees, flowers, open fields, and grand architecture. It is located along Pitkerro road opposite Morgan Academy. When I visited the park it was busy with people of all ages taking a stroll, kicking football, playing in the playground, or simply laying on the lawn.
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| Entrance of Baxter Park (photo by author) |
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| Baxter park private bowling club (photo by author) |
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| more beauty from Baxter park (photo by author) |
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| panoramic in Baxter park (photo by author) |
Walking around Dundee for a day you will see these and many other beautiful places, buildings, and views. I was surprised at the life the city had, even early in the afternoon on weekdays, the shops were all full, everyone I encountered was polite, people were smiling and talking. I am already feeling very comfortable in this city.
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| View across the Tay (photo by author) |
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| Panoramic at a garden outside The University of Dundee (photo by author) |
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