Leader of Dundee City Council – Councillor Mark Flynn

“Dundee is a city driven by innovation, resilience, and a vision for the future. Over the past two decades, we’ve undergone a remarkable transformation, symbolized by projects like the £1 billion Waterfront Regeneration and the opening of Scotland’s only V&A museum. These developments have reshaped our city physically, but the impact extends far beyond that—Dundee has become a thriving hub for life sciences, digital technology, and design.

“As the UK’s only UNESCO City of Design, Dundee is known for fostering creativity and collaboration. We are home to world-class institutions like the University of Dundee and Abertay University and work closely with global partners to drive advancements in AI, life sciences, and gaming, including projects like the Life Sciences Innovation District.

“Our unique geographic location, with access to 90% of Scotland’s population within 90 minutes, allows Dundee to play a key role in national infrastructure and development. We’re a city that embraces change and looks to the future with optimism, attracting investment and opportunities that benefit not only Dundee but Scotland as a whole.

“Partnerships with academia, industry, and government are key to our success, helping us lead on major projects that shape both our local and national economy. Dundee is a city with ambition, ready to welcome new ideas and opportunities. We invite you to be part of our exciting journey as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and growth.”

Dundee is a vibrant and exciting place that has great ambitions for the future. The birthplace of Grand Theft Auto, Dennis the Menace and keyhole surgery. Dundee has always been the starting point for those bold enough to look outwards and seek what’s hidden from view. Today, it is a place to discover unrealised potential in:

• Life sciences
• Creative economy – computing, gaming, technology and design
• Sustainability and renewable energy

Dundee has transformed itself into a growing city on a journey of major economic, social and cultural development. Including its world renowned £1bn Waterfront development with V&A Dundee at its heart. Dundee’s bold and creative ambition has led to further opportunities such as the £700 million Tay Cities Deal, the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, a proposed Life Sciences Innovation District and the Eden Project. As a result, Dundee has been named as one of the world’s top “places of the future”.

For innovators who want to discover new life-saving drugs and treatments, have first sighting of emergent technology, and lead the way towards a just transition – Dundee offers easy access to skills and expertise, established partnerships in Scotland and beyond, untapped resources, and a unique capacity for growth.

The city has a stunning location on the banks of the River Tay, situated on the east coast of Scotland. It is a city with a vibrant arts scene, five star visitor attractions, an abundance of green space, easy access to premier ski locations and 60 golf courses within a 30 minute drive.  Whether you’re looking for a quiet seaside suburb to settle down or a city-centre home with every convenience at your doorstep, Scotland’s sunniest city has it all.

Whatever your starting point, whether a game-changing start-up idea; rapidly growing SME; corporate giant or institutional investor – Dundee holds the opportunities to deliver growth.