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Lochee

Ward in Dundee City, Scotland

Coordinates:56.474, -3.042
OS grid ref:NO 35 31
Dialling code: 01382 (Dundee)
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Lochee sits on the north‑west edge of Dundee in Scotland, a short distance from the city centre and the River Tay. The area mixes dense Victorian tenements and converted mill buildings from the jute and textile heyday, with a traditional high street feel along Lochee Road and pockets of newer housing and community facilities.

Historically shaped by industry and a strong Irish immigrant presence, Lochee has a pronounced working‑class identity and a rich local culture, from social clubs to amateur football - notably Lochee United. Like much of Dundee it has faced economic challenges since the mills closed, but community groups and regeneration projects have been active in preserving heritage and improving local services.

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Transport links

  • Edinburgh Airport 38.3 miles61.7 km
  • Aberdeen Airport 59.6 miles95.9 km
  • Invergowrie Railway Station 1.3 miles2.2 km
  • Dundee Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km

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Schools in Lochee

  • Ancrum Road Primary School Primary
  • Camperdown Primary School Primary
  • St Clement's RC Primary School Primary
  • St Mary's RC Primary School Primary
  • St Ninian's RC Primary School Primary
  • Tayview Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Dens Park Stadium 2.6 miles4.2 km
  • Tannadice Park Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
  • Dundee Harbour Harbour 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Sidlaw Hills Hill 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Kellas Wood Forest 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Belmont Castle Estate 8 miles12.9 km
  • Hallyburton House Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Strip Wood Forest 10.7 miles17.3 km
  • Cupar Castle Historic site 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Over Rankeilour Estate 11 miles17.6 km
  • Big Wood Forest 11.2 miles18 km
  • Pitfour Castle Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km