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...
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Andrew Batchelor
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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
6 days ago2 min read
Dundee is currently hosting an esports invitational event - here’s how you can stream it
Dundee is hosting the Scottish Esports League Invitationals at Dundee and Angus College’s Gardyne Campus ahead of the sixth edition of...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 273 min read
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 271 min read
Mills Observatory sees 127% increase in visitor numbers as it is recommended to remain open
Mills Observatory has experienced an impressive 127% increase in visitor numbers this season so far, reinforcing its status as one of...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 271 min read
Mills Observatory has just been recommended to be saved from closure
It has been recommended that Mills Observatory remain open after officers from Dundee City Council agreed that this was the preferred...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 241 min read
Dundee Cake has appeared in a popular food making game
Dundee Cake has made a surprising appearance in a video game all about food making. The cake appeared in Dessert Shop: The Sweet Shop...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 241 min read
The ZX Spectrum has gained a further boost as the recreation and documentary prepare to release
The ZX Spectrum is gaining further attention this month as the screening of a new documentary as well as a new recreation of the iconic...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 231 min read
Mills Observatory: A walkthrough of Dundee’s gateway to the cosmos
As part of the ongoing Dundee Culture partnership with Mills Observatory, we give you a cool tour of the observatory! From the reception...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 181 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
Nov 151 min read
Mills Observatory are hosting a supermoon viewing event this evening
Mills Observatory are inviting folk to witness the stunning Supermoon – a celestial event where the moon appears at its largest and...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 141 min read
Dundee Culture has joined Bluesky after ‘mass exodus’ takes place on X
Dundee Culture has joined Bluesky, the social media platform that is currently rivalling X, formerly known as Twitter. Dundee Culture...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 121 min read
A new documentary about the ZX Spectrum is premiering in Dundee
A new documentary about the ZX Spectrum is being premiered in Dundee at the DCA on 24 November. The Scottish premiere of Rubber-Keyed...
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 82 min read
Here is what Dundee Culture followers would love to see at the Livehouse
As Dundee’s newest entertainment venue, Dundee Livehouse, prepares to open its doors, locals are buzzing with excitement about what could...
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
Oct 283 min read
10 cool facts you should know about Mills Observatory
Mills Observatory has reopened for the season and have formed a partnership with Dundee Culture! With today marking its 89th anniversary,...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 252 min read
Mills Observatory sees huge surge in visitor numbers since reopening
Dundee’s Mills Observatory has seen an extraordinary number of visitors since its reopening at the beginning of the month, with...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 252 min read
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 231 min read
Shackleton's Hope Cross is now on display at Discovery Point
The Hope Cross is now on display at Discovery Point. It is a poignant symbol to Sir Ernest Shackleton who’s fellow crew members planted...
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