Dundee area to live?

[Davel]

My daughter has just been offered a job, as a Clinical Photographer, at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and so has to relocate up there pretty quickly.

Can anyone up there suggest suitable places to rent a room or bedsit, or maybe flat, nearby please?

She has a car but somewhere nearby might be better.

And - She's 27 single and no photos!

[hoegaardenruls]

I asked a similar question for someone a few years ago, and the suggestions were Perth Road area(between Ninewells and the University), or the recently developed South Quay (nr. the Apex hotel). Areas to avoid apparently being St Mary's/Kirkton/Hilltown/Fintry.

[amccan10]

An ex used to stay in flats on Elm street that were fairly nice.

Perth road, Blackness Road area but I wouldn't rent much further east than Elm street

[K666ADM]

I have an empty flat just up the road from Ninewells, if you google search 'Clement Park Place Dundee' its a converted mansion house that was turned into flats in 2009. It has 2 bedrooms, one is furnished and the lounge has a large sofa, coffee table etc. It's not far from the hospital and has two allocated parking spaces. How long is she needing a place? I only use it when back from my work in the Middle East. If she is stuck could maybe help out.

[Davel]

Thanks all.

It's a new job and she's moving up from Lincolnshire and starting work on 7th October.

As for how long, well it should be ongoing assuming that she's happy there and that all goes well.

Cheers Adam, I'll pass this all on to her.

Edited by Davel on Wednesday 25th September 20:29

[Bohally]

City quay is nice. Anything within walking distance to town as the 22 bus serves ninewells well!

[rossybee]

amccan10 said:

An ex used to stay in flats on Elm street that were fairly nice.

Perth road, Blackness Road area but I wouldn't rent much further east than Elm street

yup, agree here!

But then I live on "the Blackie"

Problem is, much of this area's rental market is bolstered by the unis, pushing up the prices.

Happy to advise on anything specific she sees.

[Allandwf]

Also take into account that parking in and around Ninewells is a nightmare.

[Davel]

I think that she may have found a temporary room to let in Tay Street, whilst she settles in to the new job and discovers the delights of Dundee.

It looks nice on the photos and the couple there sound okay.

It'll be okay for a short while hopefully.

I've passed on all of these messages, so she may be in touch if you don't mind.

[rossybee]

Tay St is nice, but being so central will be a 'mare for parking...but hand for plenty good boozers

[Craphouserat]

Add Douglas to the avoid section.

[Telomerase]

She could also go west to Longforgan but there won't be much nightlife to talk about. As others have said parking round Ninewells is a mare. It's also on a very steep hill so cycling will be a challenge if she is not fit. I would go for Perth Road as it has the least concentration of Dundonians ( I can say that, for I am one)

[Telomerase]

Craphouserat said:

Add Douglas to the avoid section.

And Menzishill, and Ardler, and Charelston, and Whitfield, I could go on but I don't want to scare the lass.

[rossybee]

Telomerase said:

She could also go west to Longforgan but there won't be much nightlife to talk about. As others have said parking round Ninewells is a mare. It's also on a very steep hill so cycling will be a challenge if she is not fit. I would go for Perth Road as it has the least concentration of Dundonians ( I can say that, for I am one)

Me too!

[rossybee]

Telomerase said:

Craphouserat said:

Add Douglas to the avoid section.

And Menzishill, and Ardler, and Charelston, and Whitfield, I could go on but I don't want to scare the lass.

Don't forget Beechie, Lochee, Kirkton, Fintry or Mill o' Mains

[Davel]

Bit of an update.

She is due to move up there this weekend and start the new job on Monday 7 October but her room isn't going to be ready till 21 October.

Can anyone suggest somewhere inexpensive where she could rent a room, or a B&B for a couple of weeks preferably near to Ninewells?

[Telomerase]

How about alcornguesthouse.co.uk

[Davel]

Passed it all through to her.

Oh is Kirrimuir doable as a commute?

What's it like?

Cheers

Edited by Davel on Tuesday 1st October 20:16

[rossybee]

Alcorn is just down the road from me, so no issues with the area whatsoever!

Kirrie is about 20mins drive, not a huge ballache tbh.

HTH

[Davel]

Ta!

Passed it on.

They are going to let her stay in the halls for a short while whilst she finds somewhere.

Edited by Davel on Wednesday 2nd October 12:42