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Andrew Batchelor
Jun 8, 20241 min read
This is what Dundee looked like in the 1960s
Dundee has changed significantly since the 1960s, but going back in time to see what it was like is pretty cool. It was around this...
Andrew Batchelor
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Williamina Fleming's birthplace has just been recognised by Google Maps
Google Maps has officially designated 86 Nethergate in Dundee as the birthplace of the renowned astronomer Williamina Fleming, a move...
Andrew Batchelor
Jun 5, 20241 min read
The history of Logie Housing Estate in Dundee
The Logie Housing Estate in Dundee stands as a testament to the innovative spirit that characterised early 20th-century public housing...
Andrew Batchelor
Jun 4, 20243 min read
10 cool facts you might not know about the Wellgate
The Wellgate is one of the most notable areas in Dundee, and its history spans a long period of time, from housing a well, a throughfare,...
Andrew Batchelor
Jun 2, 20242 min read
10 cool facts you may not know about Dundee's multis
Dundee's multis have been a staple of its culture over the course of the 20th and 21st centuries, and although the majority of them are...
Andrew Batchelor
May 30, 20242 min read
25 signs that you grew up in Dundee in the 1980s
The 1980s! Regarded by many as one of the most influential decades in history. Dundee has been through quite a lot of change in the past...
Andrew Batchelor
May 28, 20243 min read
The history of the Wee Pink Nethergate House in Dundee
The Nethergate is one of the quirkiest streets in Dundee, and it holds a lot of significant history for Dundee, housing the city's oldest...
Andrew Batchelor
May 26, 20242 min read
A new photo exhibition celebrating 60 years of the Overgate has just opened
Dundee’s Overgate Shopping Centre has unveiled a fascinating exhibition that chronicles the dramatic transformation of Overgate Street...
Andrew Batchelor
May 20, 20243 min read
10 cool facts that you may not know about Lochee
Lochee is one of Dundee's most known areas. It became key to Dundee's development and growth in the late 19th and early 20th century. It...
Andrew Batchelor
May 20, 20242 min read
Shackleton's Hope Cross is set to go on display in Dundee
The original Hope Cross from Ernest Shackleton’s memorial cairn in South Georgia is set to be displayed at Discovery Point in Dundee....
Andrew Batchelor
May 19, 20242 min read
10 cool facts you should know about Chandler's Lane
Chandler's Lane is one of the most tight-knitted streets in Dundee. Situated nearby City Quay and the Tay Road Bridge, Chandler's Lane...
Andrew Batchelor
May 16, 20244 min read
Dundee is one of the world's most creative cities - here's why
This year marks the tenth anniversary since Dundee was inducted into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, becoming the UK's first - and...
Andrew Batchelor
May 7, 20242 min read
DHT updates on RRS Discovery's conservation
Dundee Heritage Trust has given a new update on conservation works at the RRS Discovery. The ship, which was constructed in Dundee in...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 26, 20243 min read
10 Things You Could Do In Dundee In The 1990s That You Can't Do Now
Dundee is a changing city, and now more than ever before, the city is seeing things come and go. I recently watched a video of Dundee in...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 18, 20241 min read
The Great Britain XVI Rail Tour Arrives In Dundee Today
The Great Britain XVI Rail Tour is arriving in Dundee today. The Great Britain XVI Rail Tour will see the historic LMS Stanier Class 5...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 11, 20243 min read
The SS Californian: The Dundee Built Ship That Failed to Save The Titanic
When you think of Dundee’s maritime heritage, the RRS Discovery and HMS Unicorn spring to mind. However, they are just two of many ships...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 8, 20245 min read
17 Things That We Identify As Dundee
Dundee has a lot of unique features that makes it stand out as a city. So today, Dundee Culture looks at 17 things we identify as Dundee,...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 6, 20245 min read
12 things that were invented, pioneered or discovered by Dundee
Dundee is one of the most innovative cities in the world. The city, and its people have invented, pioneered and discovered many things,...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Hotel Indigo Dundee Have Just Opened Up A New Victorian-Themed Bar
Hotel Indigo Dundee has just opened up a new open-plan Victorian-theme bar as part of a £1 million upgrade to the boutique hotel located...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 4, 20241 min read
The Dundee Museum of Transport Are Paying Homage To The Only Car Ever To Be Built In The City
The Dundee Museum of Transport are to unveil a new 3D-printed model of the only car to ever be built in Dundee. Between 1907 and 1909,...
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