It is located between Whitfield to the North and Broughty Ferry to the East.

In the eastern part of Douglas is the distinctive Michelin Tyre factory which was the first factory in the U.K. to produce tyres by using energy from wind power.

[1] The two tall wind turbines on the factory site can be seen from many places around Dundee and the surrounding area.

The following bus services operate from Douglas:[2] Service E10 to Dundee Science Centre, with connections to Edinburgh and/or Glasgow without a change of bus.

If you get on at Sainsbury's, you must pre-book at least 10 minutes before the bus' scheduled time at ember.to Places of worship in Douglas include St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church in Balerno Street and Douglas Parish Church (Church of Scotland) in Balbeggie Pl, Dundee DD4 8RD.