Getting There -- ScotRail (www.scotrail.co.uk) offers frequent train service from Perth and Aberdeen to Dundee. One-way fare from Perth to Dundee is £6.30 to £8.80; from Aberdeen, £9.20 to £31. Phone tel. 08457/484-950 for schedules.

Citylink buses offer frequent service from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Call tel. 08705/505-050, or log on to www.citylink.co.uk.

The fastest way to drive to Dundee is to cut south back to Perth along A9, and link up with A972 going east.

Visitor Information -- The tourist information office is at 21 Castle St. (tel. 01382/527-527; www.angusanddundee.co.uk). April to September, hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm; October to March, Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.