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Andrew Batchelor
2 days ago1 min read
A new Lochee heritage trail is in the works with street art and murals set to be included
A new heritage trail is in the works in Lochee which could see new street art and murals celebrating the history of Lochee. Dundee City...

Andrew Batchelor
6 days ago6 min read
How Dundee became Scotland’s tech capital
Dundee is now Scotland’s tech capital. (Picture: Craig Doogan) Dundee is undergoing an exciting transformation, and at the heart of this...

Andrew Batchelor
Feb 101 min read
The HMS Unicorn will be featured on The Repair Shop next week
Dundee's historic HMS Unicorn is set to appear in The Repair Shop on the Road - which will be shown on BBC Scotland next week. The show,...

Andrew Batchelor
Feb 63 min read
Dundonians have been reflecting on their memories of the old Olympia
The old Olympia Leisure Centre in Dundee was, for many years, more than a swimming pool- it was practically a rite of passage into...

Andrew Batchelor
Feb 11 min read
Discovery Point are hosting a Valentine’s themed tour on the RRS Discovery
Discovery Point are hosting a Valentine’s themed tour of the RRS Discovery on Valentine’s Day. The historic ship which sits at the heart...


Andrew Batchelor
Feb 15 min read
15 things to see and do in Dundee this February
Picture: Steven Neish From cultural exhibitions to science festivals, live performances to markets, there's a lot on in Dundee this...

Andrew Batchelor
Jan 252 min read
Dundee's Robert Burns statue is one of only four in the world
Steell's sculpture is located between McManus Galleries and DC Thomson HQ (Picture: Wikimedia Commons) The statue of Robert Burns in...


Andrew Batchelor
Jan 252 min read
What is Dundee Day?
Picture: Steven Neish You might have seen on Dundee Culture's socials about January 26 being referred to as Dundee Day, so what is it,...


Andrew Batchelor
Jan 241 min read
HMS Unicorn has just received nearly £800,000 in funding for restoration works
The HMS Unicorn is one step closer to its ambitious restoration goal, thanks to an award from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for...

Andrew Batchelor
Jan 132 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Williamina Fleming deserves her own memorial in Dundee
T oday marks ten years since the unveiling of Mary Slessor's memorial, proudly standing outside the historic Old Steeple. This memorial...

Andrew Batchelor
Jan 112 min read
Some Dundonians are just finding out the amazing story of Angus Barbieri who recorded the world's longest fast
Angus before and after his fast. (Picture: Wikimedia Commons) A tale of determination, endurance, and a very important Dundee connection...


Andrew Batchelor
Jan 41 min read
A new piece of public art dedicated to Dundee’s jute industry has been revealed
The Bummer is located in the Stack Retail Park, the site of the old Camperdown Works jute factory. (Picture: Public Art Dundee) A...


Andrew Batchelor
Jan 41 min read
New updates on the HMS Unicorn have revealed the next steps in the ship’s journey to preservatio
It is hoped that the HMS Unicorn will move into dry dock soon. (Picture: LDN Architects / Unicorn Preservation Society) There is big news...


Andrew Batchelor
Dec 24, 20242 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Why we should be proud of Dundee and stop beating ourselves up
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 24 December 2024. As I approach my 135th and final column next week,...

Andrew Batchelor
Dec 6, 20242 min read
HMS Unicorn has given an update on restoration works ahead of 2025
The Unicorn Preservation Society, which manages Scotland’s oldest ship, has provided updates on the progress of Project Safe Haven, a...


Andrew Batchelor
Dec 6, 20242 min read
HMS Unicorn have announced tickets will now be half price until the end of January
The Unicorn Preservation Society, the organisation in charge of HMS Unicorn, have announced that tickets to the much loved attraction...


Andrew Batchelor
Dec 3, 20242 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Mills Observatory's saving has proven that the 'use it or lose it' message works
This article was first published in the Evening Telegraph on 3 December 2024 - and updated to reflect the decisions made before the...

Andrew Batchelor
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Caird Park Golf Course is to close whilst Broughty Castle's future remains uncertain
Councillors have voted to close Caird Park golf course whilst the future of Broughty Castle was deferred to a later date. The decision to...


Andrew Batchelor
Nov 28, 20242 min read
It has been 14 years since the Dundee Thundersnow disaster
Fourteen years ago, Dundee faced one of the most extreme weather events in its history. Over the weekend of 28-29 November 2010, a freak...

Andrew Batchelor
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Mills Observatory sees 127% increase in visitor numbers as it is recommended to remain open
Mills Observatory has experienced an impressive 127% increase in visitor numbers this season so far, reinforcing its status as one of...
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