Dundee’s Christmas Village is preparing to open tomorrow as big wheel spotted on site
Dundee is gearing up for the arrival of the new Christmas Village which will open tomorrow. The City Square has been transformed into a...
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Andrew Batchelor
2 days ago1 min read
A cool new graffiti artwork has been revealed in Dundee's West End
A vibrant new graffiti art piece has caught the attention of locals in Dundee’s West End. The mural, located between Tesco Riverside and...
Andrew Batchelor
2 days ago2 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's Christmas is stepping up a gear from last year
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 19 November 2024. With Christmas festivities already kicking off around...
Dundee Culture
3 days ago1 min read
Andrew Batchelor is leaving the Evening Telegraph after almost three years
Dundee Culture founder Andrew Batchelor will be leaving the Evening Telegraph after almost three years, it has been confirmed. Andrew...
Andrew Batchelor
3 days ago1 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
6 days ago1 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
6 days ago2 min read
Dundee has been named as one of the best cities in the UK for a winter city break
Dundee has been named one of the best cities in the UK for a winter city break, securing seventh place in a list created by GO Outdoors ....
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 141 min read
The new two-storey cafe at Seabraes has been given the green light to go ahead
Dundee City Council has approved a proposal to transform a category B listed former public toilet building on Perth Road into a...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 132 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is taking centre stage once again with exciting new developments
This feature was first published in the Evening Telegraph on 12 November 2024. Well! What can I say! Last week was full of exciting...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 121 min read
A new documentary about the ZX Spectrum is premiering in Dundee
A new documentary about the ZX Spectrum is being premiered in Dundee at the DCA on 24 November. The Scottish premiere of Rubber-Keyed...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 122 min read
The BBC has been marking 100 years of broadcasting in Dundee
The BBC has been celebrating 100 years of broadcasting in Dundee as it marks a centenary in the city. Today also marks 75 years since the...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 121 min read
Dundee is gearing up for Christmas as work begins on transforming the City Square
Dundee's countdown to Christmas is a cherished tradition that brings joy and excitement to the city's residents and visitors alike. The...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 101 min read
Broughty Ferry Lights Night is taking place on 21 November
Broughty Ferry will be hosting its "Lights Night" on 21 November from 6-10pm, it has been confirmed. Marking its 20th anniversary, The...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 103 min read
These are the best Christmas markets to check out in Dundee
Dundee’s Christmas markets are back, each one filled with unique gifts, delicious treats, and plenty of festive cheer. Here’s a rundown...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 82 min read
Here is what Dundee Culture followers would love to see at the Livehouse
As Dundee’s newest entertainment venue, Dundee Livehouse, prepares to open its doors, locals are buzzing with excitement about what could...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 82 min read
Dundee Livehouse: 4,000 capacity live events venue to open next month in Dundee
Dundee is set to welcome a major addition to its entertainment scene with the opening of the Dundee Livehouse, a 4,000-capacity live...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 72 min read
Dundee DJ Hannah Laing is launching a new music hub in the city
Boundary-breaking DJ, producer, label head, and Dundonian Hannah Laing has partnered with Turn The Tables and Street Soccer Scotland to...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 71 min read
Freeway Cola Christmas truck will be visiting Dundee
In a festive twist on an iconic holiday tradition, Lidl’s Freeway Cola truck is set to launch its UK Christmas tour in Dundee. The...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 62 min read
The new Dundee food market proposals have sparked an interesting debate on location
Dundee is buzzing with the recent announcement of Mill Market, a new street food market set to open at the historic Tay Works on Brown...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 61 min read
Eden Project Dundee shortlisted for World Architectural Festival Future Projects Award
Eden Project Dundee has received a major honour with a nomination for the esteemed Future Project Award at the World Architectural...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 52 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Space fever is sweeping Dundee and it's exciting
This article first appeared in the Evening Telegraph on 5 November 2024. Space fever is sweeping Dundee, and I can feel the excitement...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 51 min read
Dundee Sausage and Cider Festival to return next year at Camperdown Park
Dundee’s Sausage and Cider Festival is set to relocate to Camperdown Park next year, marking a fresh chapter for the popular event. As...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 53 min read
Dundee could be getting its own food market for the first time
A new street food market is poised to bring fresh life to one of Dundee’s iconic jute mills. Known as Mill Market, this innovative dining...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 51 min read
Dundee FC's Riverside training hub has just been given the green light
Dundee City Council has approved plans for a new football training centre and community hub at Riverside Pitches, a project spearheaded...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 31 min read
New Dundee Pret-A-Manger due to open on Monday
A new Pret-A-Manger is scheduled to open its doors on Monday in Dundee's Whitehall Crescent, bringing a fresh dining option to the city's...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 11 min read
Dundee Hooley to be held at Meadowside on 1 December
The Dundee Hooley, the beloved annual event, is set to make a grand return this year, promising a day filled with joy and entertainment...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 11 min read
NASA are opening a new research hub in Dundee in partnership with local charity
NASA has revealed a collaboration with a charity in Dundee to set up a new research hub in the city. As per The Courier , the US space...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 11 min read
Dundee FC's Riverside training hub recommended for approval
Dundee FC’s proposal to build a new training complex along Riverside Drive is on the brink of approval, with council planning chiefs...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 312 min read
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...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 312 min read
Dundee Christmas are seeking a local charity partner for festivities
Dundee's Christmas is thrilled to announce the commencement of its search for a local charity partner, aiming to support the essential...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 301 min read
Cool Dundee panoramas are on display in the city’s Keiller Centre
The Keiller Centre recently unveiled a new exhibition from Alan Hillyer which features two panorama shots of Dundee from 2000 and 2010....
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 271 min read
Dundee has been named the best city in the UK for entry-level salaries
Dundee has been named the best city in the UK for entry-level salaries, according to new research from Business Financing. The study...
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 252 min read
Mills Observatory sees huge surge in visitor numbers since reopening
Dundee’s Mills Observatory has seen an extraordinary number of visitors since its reopening at the beginning of the month, with...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 252 min read
Discovery Point and Verdant Works announce Christmas festivities
Dundee’s beloved Discovery Point and Verdant Works museums have unveiled an exciting lineup of Christmas events, offering festive...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 251 min read
First tickets now on sale for Dundee's Christmas events
Dundee’s festive season is about to get underway as tickets for two popular festive attractions as part of the Dundee's Christmas event...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 252 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee leading Parkison's research initative is a big moment for the city
This feature was first published in the Evening Telegraph on 22 October 2024. I was delighted to hear the news about Dundee leading a...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 252 min read
Dundee and Angus College become the first in Scotland to be given “College of Sanctuary” status
Dundee & Angus College has been given Scotland's first College of Sanctuary status. The college celebrated this achievement at a special...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 252 min read
A new music event coming to Dundee next month is aiming to raise awareness of mental health
Dundee DJ, Steven Bence, is taking a stand against mental health struggles by hosting a special event to raise awareness and support...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 231 min read
Shackleton's Hope Cross is now on display at Discovery Point
The Hope Cross is now on display at Discovery Point. It is a poignant symbol to Sir Ernest Shackleton who’s fellow crew members planted...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 231 min read
Work to begin on Frasers in Dundee's Overgate ahead of spring 2025 opening as contractor hired
Work is about to get underway to transform the inside of the former Debenhams unit in the Overgate into a new Frasers store ahead of its...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 231 min read
Dundee's Ninewells Hospital marks 50 years of operation
Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland, is commemorating its 50th year of providing exceptional healthcare services to the community....
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 213 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Exploring Dundee's historic connections with Toronto
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 14 October 2024. I'm currently on holiday in Toronto, visiting from my...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 211 min read
Dundee to lead international Parkinson's research initiative with Michael J. Fox Foundation
The University of Dundee, in collaboration with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, is embarking on a groundbreaking Parkinson’s research...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 211 min read
A winter wonderland is opening up on Dundee's Perth Road next month
Dundee’s Perth Road is set to be turned into a magical winter wonderland next month, as the Dundee Westfest team presents its inaugural...
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 91 min read
Abertay University has been ranked top 25 in the world for its game design programmes
Abertay University's games design programs have been recognised as one of the top 25 in the world by The Rookies Global School Rankings...
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