Parklands Dundee

About Property 

The Parklands student accommodation located in Scotland’s Dundee provides the quality residence for the international students with the purpose of effective studying intermingled with the recreational option. It comes with beautiful ensuite and studio rooms. Every room is furnished with a small double bed, study desk, chair, wardrobe and bookshelf, which provides a well-suited comfort and order perfect for vigorous studying or resting. Private bathrooms and private kitchens with a microwave and sink make for privacy and convenience; students are able to live a nearly solitary life at this student accommodation Dundee. Parklands has many excellent common facilities, which gives the building great vitality and interest for residents. Features such as the communal lounge means students can relax and socialize or play a game of pool at the pool table or table football or watch a movie on the communal TV. The gym outlook to the fitness freaks to have an excellent place inside the buildings for working out; the rooftop terrace and outdoor area afford excellent opportunities to rest or chat with friends enjoying fresh air. The design of Sky Lounge and games area also contribute to the creation of an energetic environment, which makes individuals staying in residential space feel a part of a community. Laundry room, bike storage, and vending machines offer the essentials of life, as does the disabled access that makes the place wheelchair friendly. Parklands occupies a particularly strategic position: within close proximity to Dundee’s universities, local shops and transport links.  

Nearby Universities

The area around Parklands accommodation is suitable for the international students since it is in close proximity to two University institutions in Dundee. Dundee University which is in close proximity and Abertay University which is also easily accessible for students to reach campus. That is why living close to a university campus in a foreign land has its perks. This means one is able to save a lot of time and money that would have been used on travel time when attending classes, being able to effectively engage in extracurricular activities as well as attending other campus events. This is because; proximal areas have easy access to key resources like libraries, laboratories and student service provisions which are very vital in the achievement of academic success. Living close to the campus also makes students feel that they are part of the university because they are easily in a position to meet other students, join societies and experience university life. Below are the universities located close to Parklands Dundee:  

• University of Dundee: 0.4 miles away 
• Dundee Law School: 0.4 miles away 
• Abertay University: 0.5 miles away 

Nearby Areas

The locale surrounding Parklands housing in Dundee provides students from other countries with a dynamic and accessible living experience while still providing easy access to all city conveniences and entertainment and cultural facilities. Much to everyone’s benefit, the location is right in the city of Dundee thus making the supermarket, cafeteria, and other general services accessible on a daily basis. If a student would like to eat out, students can check out restaurants close by such as The Bach with good brunches and Tayble Deli with their freshly prepared and cheap options. Facilities like Magdalen Green, the oldest park in Dundee or Dudhope Park with its beautiful walking and open playing fields are only a few minutes away for a walk and recreation. The neighborhood can also be proud of outstanding cultural facilities. The V&A Dundee for stand, Scotland’s first design-focused museum is a very significant structure that born with innovative exhibitions and elegant building structure. The McManus Art Gallery & Museum presents the history of Dundee and its art, and the neighbouring Verdant Works is an industrial museum. For book lovers there are numerous shops in Dundee, both big chain stores like Waterstones Dundee and local independent stores such as Books & Beans are good for browsing or for finding books for study. 

Transportation 

The city of Dundee is very well connected by public transport hence it will not be a challenge for international students to move within the city and to other areas of Scotland. Local transport is mainly through buses from Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach which covers major places including university, residential areas and business and shopping centers as well as important landmarks. The buses are frequently available on the road and students can effectively move out to other neighboring cities like Perth and St Andrews, for instance, during the weekend. For longer distance Dundee has a railway station, and it has a very effective transportation system to connect almost all important cities of the country. To make travelling affordable, international students are advised to use what is known as the National Entitlement Card (NEC); this is a card which entitles students to discounted bus and train fares. Another choice is Flexi Day Pass or Xplore Unlimited travel passes that provide unlimited travel through certain zones, which will be useful if you travel to university daily or sightseeing around the city. Here are the nearest transit stops to access from Parklands residence on a daily basis:  

• Smellies Lane bus stop: 1 minute away 
• Police Station bus stop: 3 minutes away 
• Dundee train station: 6 minutes away