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Andrew Batchelor
Jan 152 min read
Mills Observatory just got a feature in the Times after a rollercoaster season
Picture: Wikimedia Commons Mills Observatory was just featured in the Times in a new piece by Gabriella Bennett which looked at the...
Andrew Batchelor
Jan 122 min read
Dundee is about to witness THREE amazing celestial events over the next three months
Stargazers in Dundee are in for a treat as the night and day skies prepare to host a series of awe-inspiring celestial events over the...
Andrew Batchelor
Jan 102 min read
A major manufacturing firm is moving to Dundee and is investing £50m cutting edge infrastructure, technology and development
Picture: Shahbaz Majeed In what is being hailed as a major boost for Dundee, the manufacturing firm Wilkies announced it is relocating to...
Andrew Batchelor
Jan 84 min read
The incredible resurgence of Mills Observatory
Mills Observatory atop of Balgay Hill with the Dundee Law in the background where it was originally supposed to be built. (Picture: Paul...
Andrew Batchelor
Jan 73 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: 2025 needs to be the year of progress for Dundee
Picture: Steven Neish New year, new column, new hope! Coming off the back of 135 columns written for the Evening Telegraph, I am thrilled...
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 10, 20242 min read
Mills Observatory are selling some pretty cool telescopes in time for Christmas
Looking for a stellar Christmas gift? The Mills Observatory Shop has you covered with a range of telescopes perfect for beginners,...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 9, 20241 min read
Dundee has been ranked as the cleanest city in the UK
Dundee has been ranked as the UK’s leader in environmental health, scoring highest in air and drinking water quality in a new study by...
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, 20241 min read
Mills Observatory has officially been saved from closure
Mills Observatory has officially been saved from closure after councillors voted in favour of keeping the doors open. The decision comes...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 28, 20242 min read
Dundee is currently hosting an esports invitational event - here’s how you can stream it
Dundee is hosting the Scottish Esports League Invitationals at Dundee and Angus College’s Gardyne Campus ahead of the sixth edition of...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 27, 20243 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee and Angus College’s ambitions are absolutely amazing
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 26 November 2024. Over the past few years, Dundee and Angus College...
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...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Mills Observatory has just been recommended to be saved from closure
It has been recommended that Mills Observatory remain open after officers from Dundee City Council agreed that this was the preferred...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 24, 20241 min read
Dundee Cake has appeared in a popular food making game
Dundee Cake has made a surprising appearance in a video game all about food making. The cake appeared in Dessert Shop: The Sweet Shop...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 24, 20241 min read
The ZX Spectrum has gained a further boost as the recreation and documentary prepare to release
The ZX Spectrum is gaining further attention this month as the screening of a new documentary as well as a new recreation of the iconic...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 23, 20241 min read
Mills Observatory: A walkthrough of Dundee’s gateway to the cosmos
As part of the ongoing Dundee Culture partnership with Mills Observatory, we give you a cool tour of the observatory! From the reception...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Mills Observatory visits continue to increase as it sees huge turnout for their supermoon event
Mills Observatory saw a huge turnout that was described as “manic” by stargazers coming to visit the observatory to check out the last...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 15, 20241 min read
Mills Observatory are hosting a supermoon viewing event this evening
Mills Observatory are inviting folk to witness the stunning Supermoon – a celestial event where the moon appears at its largest and...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Dundee Culture has joined Bluesky after ‘mass exodus’ takes place on X
Dundee Culture has joined Bluesky, the social media platform that is currently rivalling X, formerly known as Twitter. Dundee Culture...
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