How Dundee reported on the 1930s War of the Worlds radio broadcast that panicked America
On October 31, 1938, news began to spread globally of a mass panic that had erupted in the United States the night before, following a...
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Andrew Batchelor
Oct 293 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a city made for Halloween
This feature was first published in the Evening Telegraph on 28 October 2024 . As Halloween approaches, Dundee’s rich tapestry of ghost...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 282 min read
A Dundee marmalade jar was just spotted in a Welsh mine by a YouTube couple
A YouTube couple who recently visited Scotland went to Wales, only to find a Dundee marmalade jar at the bottom of an old slate mine....
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 283 min read
10 cool facts you should know about Mills Observatory
Mills Observatory has reopened for the season and have formed a partnership with Dundee Culture! With today marking its 89th anniversary,...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 261 min read
A Dundee jute documentary by Brian Cox is back on BBC iPlayer
A 2009 documentary exploring Dundee’s jute industry, featuring Hollywood actor Brian Cox, is now available on BBC iPlayer . Brian Cox's...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 102 min read
A new book exploring the history of Frankenstein explores Mary Shelley's time in Dundee
A new book which explores the history of Frankenstein is partly set in Dundee. Anne Eekhout, the acclaimed Dutch author, has released the...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 61 min read
Verdant Works are seeking stories from Dundee jute workers based in India for new project
Verdant Works, Dundee's renowned jute museum, is calling out to local Dundonians who once worked in the jute industry in India as part of...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 53 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: James Chalmers made his mark on the world with the invention of the postage stamp
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 1 October 2024. I’ve always been proud to champion Dundee as Scotland’s...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 51 min read
Dundee Naturalist Society's 150th anniversary is being celebrated in a new exhibition at the McManus
A new exhibition at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Dundee Naturalists’ Society. This...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 51 min read
You can hop into an RAF typhoon in Dundee next week
Excitement is building as the Royal Air Force prepares to land in Dundee's City Square next weekend, offering a jam-packed schedule of...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 291 min read
This is what Dundee looked like in the 1950s
Dundee has transformed dramatically since the 1950s, but taking a trip back in time to explore what the city was like during that era is...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 252 min read
Remembering 'Dundee's Own' on the anniversary of the Battle of Loos
On this day, we honour and remember the 4th Battalion of the Black Watch, proudly known as "Dundee's Own." These brave men, many of whom...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 121 min read
HMS Unicorn's 200th anniversary has been recognised at the Scottish Parliament
The 200th anniversary of HMS Unicorn, one of the world’s oldest surviving warships, was celebrated at a special event in the Scottish...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 105 min read
How a Dundonian played a prominent role in the foundation of Toronto
I am heading off to Toronto next month for a short break. I chose the city after reading a feature on Niagara Falls in a book I received...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 92 min read
A new exhibition which charts Scotland's whaling history has opened at Discovery Point
Discovery Point have opened up a new exhibition which charts Scotland's whaling history. Scotland’s Whale Road: A Voyage from Whaling to...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 82 min read
Who is James Bowman Lindsay?
Today marks 225 years since the birth of James Bowman Lindsay. But who is he? Why is he notable? And why are we celebrating him? Well,...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 51 min read
Dundee Museum of Transport are hosting the Dundee Bus Festival later this month
The Dundee Museum of Transport are hosting the Dundee Bus Festival on Sunday 15 September. The event promises to be a treat for all bus...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 31 min read
Three Discovery Expedition items have been valued for £14,000 on Antiques Roadshow
Items from the Discovery Expedition have been valued for £14,000 on Antiques Roadshow. The granddaughter of Lieut. Skelton, who was on...
Andrew Batchelor
Aug 212 min read
A history of Magdalen Green - Dundee's oldest public park
Magdalen Green, located in the West End of Dundee, is the city's oldest public park and one of Dundee's most cherished public parks. The...
Andrew Batchelor
Aug 182 min read
The history of the Tay Road Bridge as it marks 58 years of operation
For over five decades, the Tay Road Bridge has served as a lasting representation of connectivity, joining Dundee with Newport-on-Tay and...
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