Blackwood Court, Dundee

Blackwood Court is located in the west end of Dundee, close to Ninewells Hospital and is only a short journey from the city centre. Shops, health centres and schools are all close by. The first phase of the development was opened on 25th September 1976 by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. It was the first scheme of its kind by the Association and Phase 1 consists mainly of studio apartments and a small number of one, two and three bedroom properties. Phase 2 opened in 1985 and is mainly family-type accommodation. Altogether there are 70 properties within Blackwood Court. The emphasis at Blackwood Court is on independent living. Tenants are encouraged to undertake all aspects of day-to-day living as far as they are able. For some, sheltered housing may be a first step towards complete independence. Please note that services provided at Blackwood Court are currently under review. Information regarding the services on offer will be updated shortly.

Properties

Designed for wheelchair users

21 studio apartments, each suitable for a single person
8 one-bedroom flats, each suitable for a single person or couple
2 two-bedroom flats, each suitable for two people
2 two-bedroom flats, each suitable for up to three people
4 three-bedroom flats, each suitable for up to five people
2 one-bedroom houses, each suitable for a single person or couple
2 two-bedroom houses, each suitable for up to four people
2 three-bedroom houses, each suitable for up to six people
2 four-bedroom houses, each suitable for up to eight people

Designed for people with limited mobility

4 one-bedroom flats, each suitable for a single person or couple
4 two-bedroom flats, each suitable for up to three people
1 two-bedroom house, suitable for up to three people
4 four-bedroom houses, each suitable for up to six people

Designed for non-disabled people

6 one-bedroom flats, each suitable for a single person or couple
6 two-bedroom flats, each suitable for up to three people

Local Services

Public Transport 

The development is well served by a regular bus service and taxi operators have specially adapted vehicles for people with disabilities.

Shops and amenities 

There is a SPAR shop just across the road from the development that is open from 6am to 10pm. There is also a Chinese carryout and a cash machine next to the SPAR. The Jimmy Shand pub is just around the corner. The nearest post office is a short bus ride away at Orleans Place in Menzieshill and a larger selection of shops is close by in the Lochee area of the city. Ninewells Hospital is about 800 metres away and there are various health centres nearby.

Directions to Blackwood Court

From the South - At the first roundabout in Dundee from the Perth to Dundee road, turn right along Riverside Drive. You will pass the entrance to the Technology Park on your left and the turnoff to Invergowrie on your right.

Just after this turnoff, take the road to the left signposted to Ninewells Hospital. You will come to a roundabout. Go straight ahead up the hill and you will come to another roundabout. Again, go straight on, up the hill, until you reach yet another roundabout. Go straight ahead here. You will pass the SPAR shop on your left. About 100 metres on from the shop there is a pedestrian crossing. Just before this, on the right hand side, there is a short turnoff to the right. Go up here and turn left and you are at the main entrance to Blackwood Court.

From the North - Follow the Kingsway around the city until you come to the roundabout on the Perth / Dundee road mentioned above. Follow the same route.

Blackwood Court

Glamis Road
Dundee
DD2 2EG

Tel 01382 645855
Fax 01382 645855
E-mail info@mbha.org.uk