Andrew Batchelor

Andrew Batchelor will be publishing his column from Dundee Culture's website from January 2025 after announcing his departure from DC Thomson at the end of 2024.

You can view Andrew's Tele columns currently below but new exclusive columns will be published from the website next year.

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Andrew Batchelor

8 hours ago

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

8 hours ago

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

7 days ago

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 19

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...

Andrew Batchelor

Nov 13

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 5

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

Oct 29

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 25

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 21

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 8

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 5

ANDREW BATCHELOR: James Chalmers made his mark on the world with the invention of the postage stamp

This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 1 October 2024. I’ve always been proud to champion Dundee as Scotland’s...