HMS Unicorn's 200th anniversary has been recognised at the Scottish Parliament
The 200th anniversary of HMS Unicorn, one of the world’s oldest surviving warships, was celebrated at a special event in the Scottish...
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Andrew Batchelor
- Sep 10
- 5 min
How a Dundonian played a prominent role in the foundation of Toronto
I am heading off to Toronto next month for a short break. I chose the city after reading a feature on Niagara Falls in a book I received...
Andrew Batchelor
- Sep 9
- 2 min
A new exhibition which charts Scotland's whaling history has opened at Discovery Point
Discovery Point have opened up a new exhibition which charts Scotland's whaling history. Scotland’s Whale Road: A Voyage from Whaling to...
Andrew Batchelor
- Sep 8
- 2 min
Who is James Bowman Lindsay?
Today marks 225 years since the birth of James Bowman Lindsay. But who is he? Why is he notable? And why are we celebrating him? Well,...
Andrew Batchelor
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Dundee Museum of Transport are hosting the Dundee Bus Festival later this month
The Dundee Museum of Transport are hosting the Dundee Bus Festival on Sunday 15 September. The event promises to be a treat for all bus...
Andrew Batchelor
- Sep 3
- 1 min
Three Discovery Expedition items have been valued for £14,000 on Antiques Roadshow
Items from the Discovery Expedition have been valued for £14,000 on Antiques Roadshow. The granddaughter of Lieut. Skelton, who was on...
Andrew Batchelor
- Aug 21
- 2 min
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 18
- 2 min
The history of the Tay Road Bridge as it marks 58 years of operation
For over five decades, the Tay Road Bridge has served as a lasting representation of connectivity, joining Dundee with Newport-on-Tay and...
Andrew Batchelor
- Aug 8
- 1 min
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 8
- 3 min
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 5
- 3 min
Preston Watson: The Dundonian who mastered the skies
Dundee is one of the smartest cities in the world, there can be no denying this, our inventions as well as pioneering marvels are...
Andrew Batchelor
- Aug 2
- 2 min
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,...
Andrew Batchelor
- Jul 16
- 3 min
Dundee comics actually used the concept of Inside Out - 50 years before Pixar
Inside Out 2 is dominating the global box office at the moment. It is now the second highest-grossing animated film of all time and has...
Andrew Batchelor
- Jul 7
- 3 min
10 things that people in Dundee get passionate about
People from Dundee are known for their enthusiasm and dedication to various aspects of life. Here are 10 things that people in Dundee get...
Andrew Batchelor
- Jun 27
- 1 min
This is what Dundee looked like in the 1990s
The 1990s were a transformative decade for Dundee, marked by a series of intriguing changes that shaped the city's identity and...
Andrew Batchelor
- Jun 27
- 1 min
The Overgate are opening a new "Garden of Gratitude" to honour of fallen Armed Forces personnel
The Overgate has announced the creation of a Garden of Gratitude, a new public space for reflection and thanks, timed with Armed Forces...
Andrew Batchelor
- Jun 27
- 3 min
10 cool facts you might not know about Harris Academy
Harris Academy is a secondary school here in Dundee - and it's been round for a pretty long time. Dundee Culture looks at ten cool facts...
Andrew Batchelor
- Jun 27
- 1 min
New details and pictures of the new Dundee Museum of Transport have been unveiled
New details and pictures of the planned renovation of Maryfield Tram Depot in Dundee, the new home of the Dundee Museum of Transport,...
Andrew Batchelor
- Jun 16
- 2 min
10 signs you were an Olympia kid growing up
This year marks 50 years since the first Olympia at the waterfront opened to the public, and it was one of the most beloved places for so...
Andrew Batchelor
- Jun 13
- 1 min
RRS Discovery's rudder will be lifted out as part of the ship's repair
A significant milestone in the conservation of the RRS Discovery is approaching which will see the lifting of the ship's rudder for...
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