Cambridge Education Group :: Stafford House Study Holidays

Dundee
Dundee, the fourth largest city in Scotland, is situated on the northeast coast beside the River Tay and claims to be the nation's sunniest city. It was once a busy port, importing large quantities of wine from France and Spain. Later, it became famous for importing jute for fabric production, and for exporting wool and hides. The city also had an important shipyard, with 2,000 ships built between 1871 and 1881. Robert Scott's Antarctic exploration vessel, RRS Discovery, was built here and is now moored at Discovery Point. The surrounding countryside is well known for places such as the Sidlaw Hills to the north and the southern Highlands to the west. Within the city is the basalt plug of an extinct volcano called Dundee Law (or 'The Law'). Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the late Queen Mother, is close by, as are Edinburgh, Perth and St Andews.

Excursions
Four half-day and three full day excursions over two weeks are included in the basic fee. Full day excursions may include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Loch Katherine (including a boat trip), while half-day excursions could include St Andrews Golf Course, Scone Palace, Glamis Castle and Pitlochry, and Bell's Whisky Distillery.

Classic Courses
2, 3 or 4 weeks duration
Residential accommodation

University of Dundee
The University of Dundee is one of the UK's leading universities. It was the Scottish University of the Year 2004/2005 and ranked top for teaching quality in 2005. It was originally part of the University of St Andrews but became independent in 1967. There are now over 18,000 students and 3,000 staff. The campus is set in the city of Dundee and Stafford House Study Holidays' students will be accommodated in the main campus area. The University is a five-minute walk from the train station, High Street shops, theatres and galleries.

Accommodation
Students are accommodated in Belmont Hall/Balfour Flats and Heathfield Halls situated on the main campus. Single – and some twin – ensuite rooms are available, with telephones for internal calls and safe deposit boxes (Belmont Hall only). There are fully-equipped kitchen/diners, common rooms, games rooms and television rooms available.

Sports Facilities
There are four tennis courts, two sports halls, a gymnasium, fitness suite, hockey pitch, rugby and football pitches, squash courts, indoor swimming pool, cricket wicket, and badminton, basketball and volleyball courts.

Activities
A full programme of social and leisure activities is arranged, including discos, Scottish evenings and sports tournaments.



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