The Scottish Artist Studio bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation is conveniently close to Ninewells Hospital, the Scottish Crop Research Institute in Invergowrie, and just over 2 miles from Dundee University, and the city centre. It offers the chance to enjoy Scottish hospitality with great food, a lovely garden, views over the river Tay to the Lomond Hill in Fife, and an ever-changing gallery of paintings by resident artist John Stoa.
Art classes are held weekly and painting courses in watercolour and acrylics for both beginners and artists with painting experience are held monthly March to September with accommodation available for those coming a distance.
Only 12 miles from the golf links course at Carnoustie, and 15 miles from the links golf courses at St. Andrews it is well placed for guests who enjoy both playing golf or watching major golf tournaments. There is horse riding on offer at Carnoustie and at Kinshaldy Riding Stables in Fife. Glamis Castle is only a short car journey away from Dundee and hill walkers may enjoy walking in the nearby Angus glens.
There are four very comfortable rooms available for B and B and a full Scottish breakfast with real coffee, lots of toast and Anna's homemade jam is served in the sunny studio room with stunning views of the river and a chance to see paintings in progress.
Self-catering is an option for guests who stay for a week or longer with full use of the kitchen and laundry faciliies.
Whenever you visit Dundee, whether you are a professional attending a conference at Ninewells, SCRI or Dundee university looking for a home from home, or a tourist visiting Scotland for the first time a sincere welcome is guaranteed and the best in Scottish hospitality.
Wifi internet access in now fitted
Ample car parking in the drive at the front of the house.
Highlights
Artist Studio B and B offers a home from home.
The Scottish Artist Studio welcomes guests with a special interest in art and the chance to see paintings in progress as well as the chance to enjoy a watercolour painting course.
Pictures
Double ensuite room
Double room upstairs
View over River Tay from double ensuite
Anna checking the climbing roses
Facilities
Rooms:
Family Rooms:
0
Single Rooms:
1
Double Rooms:
2
Twin Rooms:
1
Disabled Facilities: There are no disabled facilities.
Pet Facilities: Pets are not allowed.
Special Diets Provision: Special diets are catered for.
Smoking Facilities: Smoking is not allowed.
Directions
The main roads from the north are the A90 from Aberdeen and the A92 from Arbroath. From Edinburgh in the south the main road is the M90 to Perth then continue on the A90 east to Dundee. Travellers from Fife will arrive on the A92 which crosses the River Tay on the Tay road bridge, (no tolls in this direction).
Travel west from the road bridge along the A85 past the rail station, past Tesco, then under the rail bridge, past the Airport and turn right at the roundabout, go past the botanical gardens, then fork left along the Perth Road. Take the second right up Invergowrie Drive and Menzieshill Road is first left. We are on the right and have a red double garage door.
Travellers coming from Edinburgh or Perth turn off the A90 at the Swallow Hotel roundabout onto the A85 and head into the town. Take second left, the Perth Road. At the next roundabout stay on the Perth Road, (third exit), then first left up Invergowrie Drive and left again into Menzieshill Road.
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