The new festival is coming to Dundee on March 7 A new independent book festival is set to land in the heart of Dundee next week, bringing with it a celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. Literary Escape Festival will take place on Saturday 7 March 2026 at Steeple Church on the Nethergate, running from 10.30am until 3pm. Following a successful debut in Edinburgh in 2025, the festival is now expanding its reach and chosen Dundee as one of its key stops for 2026

A free business programme designed to help people turn their skills and ideas into real businesses is coming to Dundee later this month. Rebel Business School will host a week-long course in the city this February, offering local people the chance to build confidence and take the first steps into self-employment. The programme, which will run from 23-27 February from 9.30am to 3pm, is built around practical support rather than theory. It focuses on helping people gain clarity

Stepping onto the ice for the first time can feel like a big moment, but Dundee’s Learn to Skate sessions are designed to turn wobbles into smiles.  The programme welcomes complete beginners through to more confident skaters, with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that makes trying something new feel achievable. One of the biggest draws is how accessible it is. Learn to Skate is open to all ages, with sessions running during the week and at weekends , making it easy to fit aroun