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Dundee's history as a major town dates to the charter in which King William granted the earldom of Dundee to his younger brother, David (later Earl of Huntingdon) in 1179–1182. [29] Earl David is thought to have built Dundee Castle, which formerly occupied the site now occupied by St Pauls Cathedral. [20]
Dundee is shortlisted for the UK City of Culture in 2017, but loses out to Hull. Dundee and West Dundee in the United States become twin cities. 2014 Dundee granted UNESCO City of Design status, the first city in the UK to receive the designation. [78] The University of Dundee's Discovery Centre opens.
Dundee (/ d ʌ n ˈ d iː / ⓘ; Scots: Dundee; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Dè or Dùn Dèagh, pronounced [t̪un ˈtʲeː]) is the fourth-largest city in Scotland.The mid-year population estimate for 2016 was 148,210, giving Dundee a population density of 2,478/km 2 (6,420/mi 2), the second-highest in Scotland.
Dundee (Parliament of Scotland constituency) Dundee and District Tramways; Dundee and Newtyle Railway; Dundee Castle; Dundee Corporation Tramways; Dundee International Submarine Memorial; History of Dundee United F.C. Dundee Whaling Expedition; Dundee Women's Hospital; Dundee, Broughty Ferry and District Tramways
Balgay Park and the surrounding area have a long history dating back to at least the 18th century. Early plans from 1729 show Balgay House as a laird's house with formal avenues and gardens. Balgay Hill, located to the north of the house, was a large wooded area that provided protection and scenic views of the River Tay.
Later that year, "University College, Dundee" was established as an academic institution and the first principal, Sir William Peterson, was elected in late 1882. When opened in 1883, it comprised five faculties: Maths and Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Engineering and Drawing, English Language and Literature and Modern History, and Philosophy.
James Thomson (1852–1927) [1] was the City Engineer, City Architect, and Housing Director of Dundee, Scotland. He originally planned an immense Beaux Arts style Civic Centre covering the centre of Dundee. At the onset of First World War, his plans were scaled down and he retired in 1924.
The building was the headquarters of Dundee Corporation until it was replaced by Dundee District Council under the wider Tayside Regional Council in May 1975. [9] It then remained the Dundee District Council headquarters until the abolition of the Tayside Region led to the formation of Dundee City Council in April 1996. [10]