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Andrew Batchelor
5 days ago1 min read
A new clothing shop selling second-hand clothes has just opened in Dundee
A new shop selling second-hand clothes has opened in an old cafe in Dundee on the city's Commerical Street. Preloved Secret Garden is the...
Andrew Batchelor
6 days ago1 min read
Dundee just witnessed one of the best sunrises in quite a while
The Tay Whale captured at sunrise. (Picture: Jim Glover) Dundee witnessed a striking sunrise which brought a lot of attention on social...
Andrew Batchelor
7 days ago1 min read
Eilish McColgan has confirmed that she will be running the London Marathon
Eilish will be running the marathon in April this year. Dundee-born runner Eilish McColgan has confirmed she will take part in this...
Andrew Batchelor
7 days ago1 min read
Former University of Dundee rector Tony Slattery has died
Tony above the City Square when he was rector. (Picture: University of Dundee Archive Services) Tony Slattery, the former University of...
Andrew Batchelor
Jan 141 min read
A new high end cocktail bar is set to open in Broughty Ferry
Vault is located in the former RBS building in Broughty Ferry (Picture: Wilson/Paul) A former RBS building in Brook Street, Broughty...
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 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 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 112 min read
These are the best chippers past and present in Dundee according to Dundonians
When it comes to chip shops, the people of Dundee have a deep love for their favourite haunts; many boast memories and ongoing regular...
Andrew Batchelor
Jan 111 min read
Dundee Culture’s Squid Game video goes viral on TikTok and Instagram
Dundee Culture’s video of the Red Light, Green Light doll standing at the Forfar Road junction has went viral on TikTok and Instagram....
Andrew Batchelor
Jan 111 min read
Dundee Stars record record-breaking attendances for four consecutive games in a row
The Dundee Stars have recorded record-breaking attendances for four consecutive home games in a row for the first time ever. This...
Andrew Batchelor
Jan 101 min read
Pepe’s Piri Piri has just opened up a new store in Dundee
Picture: Kake / Flickr Pepe’s Piri Piri has just opened up a new store in Dundee at the former site of the TSB Bank on Albert Street. 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 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
Jan 71 min read
SaltDog Marine opens boat tour bookings for the 2025 season
SaltDog Marine, renowned for their exceptional boat tours on the Tay and scenic trips from Dundee to Tayport, has officially announced...
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
Jan 11 min read
The Northern Lights have just been spotted over Dundee as the city welcomes 2025
Dundee bared witness to an absolute spectacular Northern Lights show as the city welcomed in the new year. The aurora came as a surprise...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 31, 20242 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: I’m proud to be a born and bred Dundonian
135 weeks ago, the Evening Telegraph printed my first weekly column. For DC Thomson to believe in me has been nothing short of...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 27, 20241 min read
A YouTuber has declared Dundee Airport as Scotland’s most underrated airport in new video
Dom outside Dundee Airport. (Picture: WorldWideDom / YouTube) A YouTuber has declared Dundee as Scotland’s most underrated airport in a...
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 24, 20241 min read
Dundee’s St Mary’s area could undergo an ‘exciting’ regeneration as plans revealed
Dundee’s St Mary’s area could soon undergo a remarkable transformation as part of the Strathmartine Connections project, an ambitious...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 23, 20241 min read
The future of Dundee’s UNESCO City of Design status is in doubt after funding cuts proposed
Dundee’s prestigious title as the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design is under threat following proposed funding cuts. This development...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 23, 20241 min read
Strawberrybank: An insight into Dundee’s best hidden gem
Concealed just off Perth Road lies one of Dundee's most picturesque and historic streets: Strawberrybank. Often regarded as the best...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 21, 20241 min read
Andrew Batchelor has penned his final Tele column after two years in the role
After more than two years and 135 heartfelt columns, Andrew Batchelor, the founder of Dundee Culture, has written his final piece for the...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Dundee Culture’s website is winding down for the festive season
As the festive season approaches, Dundee Culture takes a backseat to take some much-needed downtime. Run on a shoestring, managed...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 17, 20241 min read
The Dundee Rep have revealed their first shows for 2025
The Dundee Rep have announced their first new shows for 2025. New shows include: 💃 Phoenix Dance Theatre: Inside Giovanni’s Room 12...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 17, 20242 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Keiller Centre proposals are exciting for the city
This feature originally appeared in the Evening Telegraph on 17 December 2024. Last year, I wrote about my hopes for the Keiller Centre,...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Caird Park golf course could be saved under new proposals from golf operator
Caird Park golf course could be saved from closure after it was revealed by the Courier that a potential operator was drawing up...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 13, 20244 min read
An insight into the amazing Gillies’ Christmas Window tradition
In festive traditions alone, very few can compete in Dundee with the pure delight and magic of Gillies' annual Christmas window displays....
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 12, 20241 min read
A new exhibition exploring links between health and climate has opened at V&A Dundee
A pioneering exhibition that explores the connection between human health and environmental sustainability has opened at V&A Dundee....
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 12, 20241 min read
V&A Dundee has been named as one of the best museums to visit in the UK in 2025
V&A Dundee has been named as one of the top museums to visit in the UK, a new list by The Times has revealed . The Dundee design museum...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 12, 20241 min read
Clarks is set to return to Dundee with a new shop in the Overgate
One of the leading footwear retailers, Clarks is planning to make a comeback to Dundee with the opening of a new store in the Overgate...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 12, 20241 min read
Keiller Centre could be demolished to make way for “Dundee’s answer to Covent Garden”
Plans have been announced to tear down Dundee’s Keiller Centre and replace it with an exciting new development called “Keiller Quarter,”...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 12, 20241 min read
Here’s where you can get that Wellgate Clock card shared on Dundee Culture
After posting a picture of a Christmas card on Dundee Culture, many asked where they could purchase it. The Christmas card, designed by...
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 10, 20242 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee should have its own graffiti alley to celebrate its growing public art scene
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 10 December 2024. In the eleven years I’ve run Dundee Culture, one of...
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 8, 20241 min read
A mural dedicated to Dundee Culture has just been revealed in Dundee’s West End
A mural dedicated to Dundee Culture has just been revealed in Dundee’s West End. The artwork from SYKE, real name Symon Mathieson, was...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 7, 20243 min read
Christmas in Dundee: Here are some of the festive events happening this weekend (7-8 December)
December is well underway - and with the first weekend of the month here, Dundee Culture will be looking at some of the best Christmas...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 6, 20241 min read
Dundee’s Roxburghe House are hosting a Time to Remember event inviting those to remember lost loved ones this Christmas
Families and friends who have lost loved ones at Dundee's Roxburghe House are invited this season to a special "Time to Remember" day....
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 5, 20241 min read
Flannels are planning on opening a new store in Dundee
Flannels are planning on opening a new store in Dundee at the vacant Argos unit, it has been reported. As per The Courier, the popular...
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
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
Dec 2, 20241 min read
A new 80s music festival is coming to Dundee next year
Dundee is set to host a major new 80s-themed music festival next summer as The Human League, ABC, and Big Country headline 80s Calling!...
Andrew Batchelor
Dec 1, 20241 min read
An Australian magazine has praised Dundee's transformation into a creative tech powerhouse
Dundee has recently been highlighted as one of Scotland’s most vibrant cities in an article by Australian magazine, The West Australian ....
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 30, 20242 min read
Dundee cultural programmes are facing potential budget cuts
Dundee City Council has proposed a number of budget cuts for the forthcoming financial year, which look set to have significant...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 29, 20241 min read
VIDEO: Meet Frankie - the newest Dundonian on the block
Meet Frankie. Dundee Culture’s new ragdoll kitten! Hailing from Leven in Fife, to mother Pebbles, and father Bam Bam, Frankie joins our...
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