The city’s long history of invention and innovation continues in the fields of medical research, computer sciences and the arts. Dundee has one of the UK’s largest scientific communities and biotechnology is a key industry. More than 10% of the UK’s computer game industry is based in Dundee.
Other large industries include oil and gas, electronics, healthcare, telecommunications, retail and tourism. Major employers include NCR, DC Thomson, Call Centres for Tesco, Norwich Union and British Telecom.
Dundee is also ideally placed for easy commutes to Scotland’s major cities and other parts of the UK via the main railway station, cruise ship port, motorway link and the regional airport, which has daily flights to London City.
There are many business parks offering accommodation and support for high growth companies in the areas of medical research and technology. The main business parks are:
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