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...
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 ago2 min read
Dundee Culture teams up with LiveHouse Dundee in an exciting new partnership
In an exciting collaboration, Dundee Culture has joined forces with LiveHouse Dundee to support the highly anticipated launch of the...
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 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 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
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 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 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
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
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 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 83 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a blueprint for other cities to follow when it comes to regeneration
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 8 October 2024. Dundee has been basking in a well-deserved spotlight...
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
Discovery Point to host their next Rock the Point concert on 19 October
Discovery Point holds concerts onboard the RRS Discovery as part of the Rock the Dock concert series. Rock the Dock are residential music...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 51 min read
Dundee Comic Con is returning this October
Dundee Comic Con is set to make a grand return later this month, promising an exciting and vibrant atmosphere as the festival once again...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 272 min read
Doof in the Park: 10,000 tickets have been sold for Hannah Laing's Dundee dance event
Dundee's highly anticipated new festival, Doof In The Park, has already surpassed a major milestone, with over 10,000 tickets sold for...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 272 min read
The DCA are bringing back it's 'Made in DCA' exhibition from tomorrow
Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) has announced the return of its highly anticipated Made in DCA Print Studio Exhibition, showcasing framed...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 263 min read
Here is everything that is opening in Dundee for Doors Open Day 2024
This weekend, Dundee will host its annual Doors Open Day, offering a unique opportunity to explore some of the city's most fascinating...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 241 min read
Dundee is set to benefit from a 'UK-first' nature programme in partnership with Eden Project
Dundee is poised to reap the rewards of a pioneering nature initiative set to launch in collaboration with the Eden Project. The Courier...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 224 min read
Your handy guide to the Dundee Design Festival 2024
The Dundee Design Festival 2024 returns to the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc from 23 to 29 September, marking a record-breaking...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 222 min read
Dundee's transformation as a design hub has just been praised in The Observer
Dundee’s growing reputation as a cultural and design hub has caught the attention of The Observer, who have recently featured the city in...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 223 min read
10 things to see and do in Dundee this autumn
Autumn is here! And at this time of year, Dundee looks so beautiful. There is also a lot of things to see and do in the autumn months!...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 202 min read
Dundee has been named as Scotland's most underrated city in new travel guide showcasing all 76 UK cities
Dundee has been recognised as the most underrated city in Scotland and one of the most overlooked destinations in the entire UK,...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 183 min read
Everything you need to know about Mills Observatory's reopening
Mills Observatory is set to reopen for the 2024/2025 season. Whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast or simply looking for a unique...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 173 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: We must support Mills Observatory - or risk losing it
This article featured in the Evening Telegraph on 17 September 2024. I was absolutely delighted to hear the recent news that Mills...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 141 min read
It's been 50 years since Dennis and Gnasher first graced the front page of The Beano
It has been half a century since the mischievous duo of Dennis and Gnasher first made their debut on the front page of The Beano...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 131 min read
Reforj: Dundee video game developers 4J Studios announce their new game
Dundee-based video game developers 4J Studios have announced their latest project, a new game titled Reforj . The studio, best known for...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 101 min read
TimeOut names Dundee as one of the top places in Scotland to visit
Dundee has been named one of the top ten places to visit in Scotland, according to a new list by TimeOut . The city has been celebrated...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 61 min read
Dundee has been named as one of the world's most underrated cities
Dundee has been recognised as one of the top 30 underrated cities in the world, according to a list released by travel guide Love...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 62 min read
A gaming festival is coming to Dundee later this month
ProtoPlay, a games festival, is set to return to Dundee on the 27/28 September, offering a platform for graduate games developers to...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 52 min read
The University of Dundee has been named Scottish University of the Year
The University of Dundee has been awarded the prestigious title of Scottish University of the Year in the 2025 edition of the Daily Mail...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 42 min read
The V&A Dundee has announced their exhibitions for 2025
V&A Dundee has announced an exciting lineup of exhibitions set to captivate visitors over the coming year. Among these is a UK-first...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 31 min read
Someone has just bought the first edition of The Beano for £30,000 - making it the most expensive British comic sold
A rare copy of the first issue of The Beano has become the most expensive British comic ever sold, fetching an astonishing £30,940 at...
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 151 min read
An active travel route that will connect Eden Project to Dundee city centre is being proposed
A new initiative is underway to develop an active travel route that will connect the Eden Project with Dundee city centre, providing...
Andrew Batchelor
Aug 81 min read
Verdant Works' iconic gates have just been given a redesign
Verdant Works has unveiled a newly installed gate featuring updated branding that aligns with the venue's comprehensive rebranding...
Andrew Batchelor
Aug 73 min read
Abbey Road: It has been 55 years since the iconic Dundee photograph was taken
On August 8, 1969, a simple street crossing in London became the stage for one of the most iconic album covers of all time: The Beatles'...
Andrew Batchelor
Aug 62 min read
Dundee Design Festival have just revealed their programme for this year's event
The Dundee Design Festival has announced its highly anticipated programme for 2024 , scheduled to take place from September 23 to 29 at...
Andrew Batchelor
Aug 52 min read
Eden Project are planning on creating a Dundee building used from the site's construction materials
The Eden Project in Dundee is embarking on an innovative construction project that will see one of its main buildings created entirely...
Andrew Batchelor
Aug 22 min read
DMA Design's Nethergate studio has been celebrated by its founder, 35 years after opening
DMA Design co-founder Mike Dailly has commemorated 35 years since the founding of DMA Design's original offices in Dundee. The small,...
Dundee Culture
Aug 12 min read
Dundee Culture and the Royal Society of Arts are co-hosting an event celebrating Dundee
Dundee is set to host an exciting event on 10 October at 5:30 p.m. at the Dundee Rep, organised by the Royal Society of Arts (RSA)...
Andrew Batchelor
Jul 312 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: The Beano has a global appeal 86 years on from its launch
This article originally featured in the Evening Telegraph on 30 July 2024. One of the many things that makes me proud to be a Dundonian...
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