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About Dundee Culture
Dundee Culture is Dundee's main stop for cultural news on arts, music, sport and much more alongside showcasing stories and features on everything positive in Dundee.
Founded in 2013, Dundee Culture is an award-winning social media platform that has been showcasing Dundee to the world for over a decade. With over 100,000 followers and 200 million visits, Dundee Culture has become a staple of Dundee’s media landscape and one of the city's most respected brands.
Dundee Culture is a platform for everyone – whether you’re from Dundee and live here, have moved away and want to stay connected to what’s happening at home, studied in or visited the city, or are simply curious about what Dundee has to offer. The platform has become especially popular with Millennials and Gen Z Dundonians, who make up a large part of its growing audience.
Dundee Culture proudly champions the City of Discovery, promoting its creative spirit and celebrating its achievements. The platform has played a key role in local initiatives and partnerships that support Dundee’s cultural identity, including helping save Mills Observatory from closure through community-led awareness and engagement.
Meet the Team
Andrew Batchelor FRSA
Founder and Director
Born with several disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism and epilepsy, Andrew has never stopped them from impacting on the thing that he loves - promoting Dundee and showcasing it to the world.
Inspired by his late auntie's love for Dundee, Andrew, who was only 12 years of age at the time, took it upon himself to create a Facebook page to promote Dundee's UK City of Culture bid originally as a passion project, it has since built thousands of followers on other social media platforms, garnering support from over 80,000 individuals and organisations and has been visited by over 150 million people from over 100 countries worldwide.
Andrew is a Dundee Ambassador, having been officially given the title in 2014 following his work in promoting Dundee's UK City of Culture bid. He was named as one of the top Young Digital Leaders in the World in 2017.
In 2023, Andrew was nominated as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and in 2024, was named as one of the top social media influencers in Scotland. From 2022 until 2024, Andrew also wrote a column for the Evening Telegraph and The Courier.
Aside from his work with Dundee Culture, Andrew is also Marketing Manager at the Dundee Museum of Transport which also has a partnership with Dundee Culture.
Kacey Thomson
Features Writer
Kacey Thomson is a final-year Journalism, Media, and Communications student at the University of Strathclyde, bringing her passion for storytelling and a love for Dundee. She joins Dundee Culture as part of her work experience for her course.
As a proud Dundonian, Kacey has admired Dundee Culture’s work for many years. Her commitment to celebrating Dundee’s creativity and history aligns perfectly with the mission of Dundee Culture.
Growing up in Dundee, Kacey has drawn inspiration from the city for many of her news stories and features, and she’s eager to give back by showcasing the city’s vibrant culture, rich history, and incredible people. Her enthusiasm for highlighting local talent and engaging with the community shines through in her work, as she takes on exciting projects that bring fresh perspectives to Dundee Culture.
With a passion for feature writing, especially in cultural and lifestyle storytelling, Kacey is thrilled to embrace the creative opportunities at Dundee Culture. Working alongside Andrew, she hopes to not only grow as a journalist but also contribute meaningful content that highlights Dundee’s successes and its unique character. Whether it's through multimedia projects, social media campaigns, or in-depth articles, Kacey is dedicated to sharing the essence of what makes Dundee so special.
When Kacey isn’t busy creating content, you’ll likely find her enjoying a walk up the Dundee Law with her dog, soaking in the city’s stunning views. She’s also a big fan of Dundee’s distinctive dialect, often using classic Dundonian phrases like "fleg" in her daily life. Kacey’s love for her hometown, combined with her storytelling skills, makes her an invaluable addition to Dundee Culture, and she’s excited to bring her voice to the platform. After all, as she says, “It’s a circle, not a roundabout!”