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Andrew Batchelor
5 days ago1 min read
Discovery Point are hosting a Valentine’s themed tour on the RRS Discovery
Discovery Point are hosting a Valentine’s themed tour of the RRS Discovery on Valentine’s Day. The historic ship which sits at the heart...


Andrew Batchelor
5 days ago5 min read
15 things to see and do in Dundee this February
Picture: Steven Neish From cultural exhibitions to science festivals, live performances to markets, there's a lot on in Dundee this...


Andrew Batchelor
Jan 291 min read
Dundee’s Sleeperz hotel is getting a name change
Picture: Wikimedia Commons Dundee’s Sleeperz hotel is set to be rebranded following an application sent to Dundee City Council. The...

Andrew Batchelor
Jan 271 min read
TikTok influencer Eddy Cheeee just gave Dundee Culture a shout out in his newest vlog
Eddy returned to Dundee in his newest video. (Picture: Eddie Cheese / YouTube) Popular TikTok influencer, YouTuber and travel vlogger...


Andrew Batchelor
Jan 221 min read
Mills Observatory receives packed out crowds during the first night of the Planet Parade
Mills Observatory was fully packed with visitors on Tuesday evening as stargazers flocked to the venue for views of the Planet Parade....


Andrew Batchelor
Jan 73 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: 2025 needs to be the year of progress for Dundee
Picture: Steven Neish New year, new column, new hope! Coming off the back of 135 columns written for the Evening Telegraph, I am thrilled...

Andrew Batchelor
Jan 71 min read
SaltDog Marine opens boat tour bookings for the 2025 season
SaltDog Marine, renowned for their exceptional boat tours on the Tay and scenic trips from Dundee to Tayport, has officially announced...

Andrew Batchelor
Dec 27, 20241 min read
A YouTuber has declared Dundee Airport as Scotland’s most underrated airport in new video
Dom outside Dundee Airport. (Picture: WorldWideDom / YouTube) A YouTuber has declared Dundee as Scotland’s most underrated airport in a...


Andrew Batchelor
Dec 24, 20242 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Why we should be proud of Dundee and stop beating ourselves up
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 24 December 2024. As I approach my 135th and final column next week,...


Andrew Batchelor
Dec 24, 20241 min read
Dundee’s St Mary’s area could undergo an ‘exciting’ regeneration as plans revealed
Dundee’s St Mary’s area could soon undergo a remarkable transformation as part of the Strathmartine Connections project, an ambitious...


Andrew Batchelor
Dec 12, 20241 min read
Keiller Centre could be demolished to make way for “Dundee’s answer to Covent Garden”
Plans have been announced to tear down Dundee’s Keiller Centre and replace it with an exciting new development called “Keiller Quarter,”...

Andrew Batchelor
Dec 6, 20242 min read
HMS Unicorn has given an update on restoration works ahead of 2025
The Unicorn Preservation Society, which manages Scotland’s oldest ship, has provided updates on the progress of Project Safe Haven, a...


Andrew Batchelor
Dec 6, 20242 min read
HMS Unicorn have announced tickets will now be half price until the end of January
The Unicorn Preservation Society, the organisation in charge of HMS Unicorn, have announced that tickets to the much loved attraction...


Andrew Batchelor
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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
Dec 1, 20241 min read
An Australian magazine has praised Dundee's transformation into a creative tech powerhouse
Dundee has recently been highlighted as one of Scotland’s most vibrant cities in an article by Australian magazine, The West Australian ....

Andrew Batchelor
Nov 27, 20241 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 27, 20241 min read
Broughty Castle Museum and Caird Park golf course have been earmarked for closure
Broughty Castle Museum and Caird Park Golf Course are at risk of closure as Dundee City Council’s city governance committee is set to...

Andrew Batchelor
Nov 25, 20241 min read
Ambassador Cruise Lines have extended Dundee operations up to 2026
Ambassador Cruise Lines have confirmed cruises that will depart from Dundee in 2025 and into 2026, the cruise liner has confirmed....


Andrew Batchelor
Nov 23, 20241 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 22, 20241 min read
Dundee Designer Christmas Trees have returned for a third year
This festive season, Dundee’s Designer Christmas Trees are once again lighting up the city, blending creativity with sustainability....
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