Dundee praised as UK’s cleanest city in new international travel feature
Dundee has been named as the UK’s cleanest city in a new international travel feature.
The positive article has been posted on the American travel site, Islands. Writer Rene Bennett explains that one of the reasons Dundee was so clean, is that clean air and water attract and promote good quality outdoor activities and spaces for the community.
According to the article, which cited a 2024 Waste Direct study, Dundee was ranked first out of 40 UK cities for environmental cleanliness and quality.
It has long been reported that Dundee has some of the best green spaces in Scotland, and it's great to see that positive recognition has finally come to the city.
Green spaces of Dundee ‘among the best’ in Scotland
In the original Waste Direct study, the factors that were assessed included air and water quality, waste disposal and management, noise pollution and the quality of public green spaces.
Overall, Dundee scored 82/100, which places the city above Exeter and Milton Keynes.
Dundee scored very well for drinking water quality, and green spaces scored 80/100.
The publication, Islands, has focused on Dundee's abundance of outdoor spaces. According to the article, 41% of Dundee is publicly accessible green space, which is more than any other city in Scotland.
It also mentions that Dundee has many award winning public parks. The article emphasizes the importance of urban green spaces in helping to improve and protect the health of the community and the environment.
Celebrating local landmarks
Dundee Law is recognized as one of the city's main landmarks.
The volcanic sill offers wonderful views across Dundee and beyond and has walking trails for the enjoyment of the public.
The article also commends Barnhill Rock Garden in Broughty Ferry.
The Rock garden is situated on the River Tay and celebrating its 20th year of winning the Green Flag award in 2026.
The garden is noted for its meandering paths and magnificent surroundings and views across the river.
Trottick Mill Ponds Local Nature Reserve was also commended, home to various species of wildlife and offering pleasant woodland walks and views across mill ponds.
The Reserve also commemorates part of Dundee's industrial past.
These locations illustrate Dundee's various and numerous parks and green spaces which are utilized and appreciated by the community.
Dundee has been working hard to improve the city's parks and green spaces. The city's Pride in Your City campaign, for example, encourages the community to take part in various environmental initiatives including picking up litter. The city council also continues to promote and encourage various measures aimed at improving the environment.
A recent report commending Dundee's parks illustrates the hard work the community and the city are doing to sustain the environmental improvements for the enjoyment of the community and the visitors to the area.
Another reason to celebrate Dundee
With the latest international feature, another reason to love Dundee has emerged.
It boasts a number of parks, gardens and green spaces that provide a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban living. They are enjoyed year-round by locals.
Locations like Dundee Law, Barnhill Rock Garden and Trottick Mill Ponds are gaining international recognition and give the world an insight into places that locals cherish.
It is great that Dundee's green spaces and natural areas are being recognized beyond Scotland. Now people around the world have another reason to discover Dundee and what the city has to offer.
Read the original feature here: https://www.islands.com/2278497/dundee-cleanest-city-uk-also-world-most-public-green-spaces/
