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Dundee, on the banks of the River Tay, is Scotland's fourth largest city. Dundee has been famous for its marmalade since the 19th century and the famous comics 'Beano' and 'Dandy' are both published here. Dundee University was established in 1881 while Dundee's Royal charter was granted in the 12th century when the city also had a monstery and castle (the site on Castlehill is marked by a plaque commemorating William Wallace who started the Scottish rebellion against the English). Cowgate Port is the only part of the old town walls still remaining.

Elmwood Golf Course is situated in the rural heart of North East Fife, close to St Andrews, "The Home of Golf". Elmwood Golf Course offers challenging golf to golfers of all abilities amongst some of the most scenic countryside in Fife. The course has been constructed to the highest standards by Elmwood College - the top European College for Golf Management Studies. You don't have to play a round of golf to appreciate what's on offer at Elmwood Fairways. Whether it's a quiet drink, a bar snack or a full three course meal, Fairways is there to welcome you.

Established in 1912 and reopened in 1935 by Jessie Anderson, later Jessie Valentine the three times British Ladies Amateur Champion. An undulating parkland course, with narrow fairways, small well bunkered greens and picturesque views of Strathearn and the Grampians. It is a challenge for golfers of all handicaps. Situated in Perthshire, six miles from the Gleneagles Hotel golf complex, venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup.This nine hole golf course with a friendly welcome caters for visitors and parties and the clubhouse has catering during the season.

Fly into Dundee for a conference and its magnificent riverside setting - the sparkling silvery Tay, the Rail and Road Bridges, the surrounding hills - will all be etched into your memory. Dundee Airport, on the shore of the River Tay and set against a panoramic backdrop of Fife, is less than 2 miles from the City Centre, but very easy to reach from the whole of the surrounding area. It is within minutes of Dundee's principal conference centres at the Caird and Marryat Halls, the University of Dundee, the University of Abertay Dundee, Ninewells Teaching Hospital, the Wellcome Institute, The Scottish Crop Research Institute, and the Technology Park. This friendly and easy to use airport provides a fast and frequent service between London City Airport with Scot Airways Dornier 328 Regional Airliner.

Welcome to Downfield Golf Club. Downfield is recognised as one of the finest inland course in the United Kingdom. Set in beautiful parkland, Dundee's premier course is a challenge to every golfer teeing off at the wonderful 1st hole and moving round the rolling contours of the course. The wildlife on the course is breathtaking with foxes, squirrels, deer, water fowl, ducks and buzzards, as well as many other interesting species scampering around. With over 100 species of tree within the perimeter it is no wonder people remember their visit long after they have gone away.

As a university we are immensely proud of our academic achievements but there is a great deal more to us. We are a modern new university, one with a long history and have quickly become one of Scotland's leading universities, highly ranked for our academic performance and with a talented group of students and academics who make us the success we are.

An 18-hole (6,259 yds) heathland layout, Alyth Golf Club was established in 1894. The original 9 holes were designed by the master Old Tom Morris of St Andrews with James Braid completing the extension in 1934. Playing the course demands constant attention as a combination of tree lined fairways and diverse rolling terrain make the emphasis on precision golf rather than distance, although both are required. Alyth's most demanding aspect however, might be it's tranquil setting. Within the pines, silver birch and heather and overlooking the nearby hills, it is easy to lose yourself in the joys of a good game of golf with a layout so conceived that you barely notice other groups of golfers.

Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, is a professional football (soccer) team based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. In May 2005, Dundee FC was relegated from the Scottish Premier League, the top league of Scottish football. They are currently managed by Alan Kernaghan, having sacked Jim Duffy on the 25th of August 2005. Dundee play their home games at Dens Park. Unusually for a city of its size, Dundee supports two top class professional football teams, Dundee FC and Dundee United FC. The two teams are fierce rivals, despite having grounds that are within a few hundred yards of each other. Matches between the teams hold the British record for 'closest away fixture'.

Knockhill Racing Circuit is Scotland’s National Motorsport Centre and has something for everyone! Whether you are participating or spectating we aim to offer the best day out experience in Scotland. With a host of Motorsport activity days at Scotland’s number one racing circuit, you can learn how to drive a racing car at our Motor Racing School, take part in a Go Karting Grand Prix, drive an awesome Ferrari or enjoy a thrill on our Rally driving experience. Try out our bike track days, car track days or experience the best in race day hospitality at our premier events. Knockhill is the perfect place for corporate entertaining.

The course provides a challenge for the serious golfer and a real test for those who tend to hook and equally offers a pleasant golfing experience for all. The par 70, 18 holes (6155 yards) has a testing finishing 5 holes which holds the attention to the very end. Here the River Ore comes into play with the par 3, 14th "Burn" hole a particular feature. In addition to the excellent playing characteristics of the course there are also excellent practice facilities which include a nine hole putting green, substantial practice area (more than adequate for the longest hitter) and also a net practice area.

Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the city of Dundee. Officially they are nicknamed The Terrors with the supporters known as The Arabs, though the latter term has been applied equally, if not more, to the club in recent times via the sporting media. Occasionally, The Tangerines is another term used to describe the club. Their playing kit is distinct; tangerine in colour, first used when played under the Dallas Tornado moniker in the North American Soccer League of 1967. In European competition, they are Scotland's fourth most succesful team, competing 22 seasons in Europe, in a total of 104 European matches (5 more than Aberdeen F.C.) as of August, 2005.

The Blairgowrie Golf Club was founded as a private members club in 1889 and is situated in the heart of the magnificent Perthshire countryside. The Club features the renowned Rosemount and Lansdowne championship courses plus a very attractive 9-hole course which are set in heather lined avenues of pine and silver birch. The courses of The Blairgowrie Golf Club are virtually unique and have that wonderful charm found at very few courses where each hole is unaffected and untouched by another. The combination of Heathland and Woodland provides each hole with a peace and tranquillity completely unspoilt by preceding or following games.

Perth College UHI serves a wide community, from the banks of the River Tay to the mountains of Highland Perthshire. The main campus is situated in the historic city of Perth, voted the best place to live in Scotland, and as well as some great facilities, also has a virtual learning environment for those who want to study from home. A growing number of international students enjoy a wide range of courses up to honours degree and post-graduate level in subjects like aircraft engineering, computing, social sciences, popular music performance and child and youth studies. Catering and hospitality, management and business are also popular choices.

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Perth, at one time the capital of Scotland, possesses an engaging air of elegance and prosperity. Sitting on the banks of the silvery River Tay, it is surrounded by gloriously green scenery and provides an excellent touring base for seeing the wealth of castles, historic houses, gardens and countryside that this area offers. It is also referred to as St John’s Town and the Fair City. The town centre is dominated by the 4th century, former St John’s Cathedral, now the High Kirk of the Church of Scotland. Perth has been a market town for hundreds of years and its markets remain as popular as ever. The High Street, which is mainly pedestrianised and is complemented by the St John’s Shopping Centre.

Auchterarder Golf Club is located in the heart of Perthshire, Scotland and welcomes visitors all year round. Auchterarder Golf Club is approximately 50 miles from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Our parkland course has spectacular views towards Glendevon and runs along side the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles. An easy walking course of 5775 yards it has a variety of holes with 6 challenging par 3s. Our comfortably refurbished clubhouse offers bar snacks and a full menu and is popular with visiting golf parties throughout the year. We hope to see you at Auchterarder Golf Club soon.

Those of us who are fortunate enough to play Ladybank on a regular basis are fulsome in our praise of the course and its surroundings. On a fine summer's day there is no finer place on earth - there is no doubt in our minds that this is a course of outstanding quality and rare beauty. A heathland course of Championship status (Par 71) set amongst heather, pine trees and silver birch. The Championship course (6754 yards) has two loops of nine holes - visitors generally use the blue course (6299 yards). For visitors interested in the natural beauty of their surroundings Ladybank also provides valuable wildlife habitat for a range of flora and fauna, which is both locally and nationally uncommon.

Kinross Scotland is a beautiful place bordered by Perthshire, Fife and Clackmannanshire. Set amidst gently rolling hills it is the ideal location for hillwalking, golf, cycling, fishing, bird watching or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Scotland. The county town, Kinross, is situated at junction 6 on the M90 providing easy access from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Perth. Known as the gateway to the Highlands, Kinross-shire nestles around Loch Leven where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 on Castle Island. For a small county Kinross-shire is rich in history and natural beauty. Queen Margaret of Scotland, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce are just a few of the well known British historic figures who have visited the area. Kinross is also the favoured destination of many feathered visitors including thousands of geese who winter here every year.