Douglas, Dundee

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Douglas and Angus (commonly referred to as Douglas) is an area of Eastern Dundee, Scotland. It is located between Whitfield to the North and Broughty Ferry to the East, bordering the neighbouring council area of Angus. The councillor for the area is the Labour party's George Regan.

The eastern part of Douglas is home to the distinctive Michelin Tyre factory which was the first factory in the U.K. to produce tires by using energy from wind power. The two tall wind turbines on the factory site can be seen from many places around Dundee and the surrounding area. [1]

[edit] Transport Links

Douglas is the Eastern terminus of the 28 and 29 Douglas to Charleston Discovery Line bus service.

28- Douglas/Charleston, Balgarthno Road via City Centre

29- Douglas/Charleston, Dunholm Road via City Centre

[edit] Leisure

Douglas has many leisure facilities it is currently home to the biggest Skate Park in Dundee called Factory Skate Park.

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