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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Caird Park Golf Course is to close whilst Broughty Castle's future remains uncertain
Councillors have voted to close Caird Park golf course whilst the future of Broughty Castle was deferred to a later date. The decision to...
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
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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
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Dundee cultural programmes are facing potential budget cuts
Dundee City Council has proposed a number of budget cuts for the forthcoming financial year, which look set to have significant...
Andrew Batchelor
5 days ago1 min read
The University of Dundee has been awarded Outstanding Entrepreneurial University of the Year
The University of Dundee has been awarded Outstanding Entrepreneurial University of the Year at this year’s Times Higher Education...
Andrew Batchelor
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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
6 days ago2 min read
It has been 14 years since the Dundee Thundersnow disaster
Fourteen years ago, Dundee faced one of the most extreme weather events in its history. Over the weekend of 28-29 November 2010, a freak...
Andrew Batchelor
7 days ago1 min read
LIVEHOUSE Dundee: Neon style box signs are set to be installed on the historic 1936 tower
With LIVEHOUSE Dundee opening next month, more information about the 1936 tower which will soon be ready to have signage installed. New...
Andrew Batchelor
7 days ago3 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
7 days ago1 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
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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 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 251 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 251 min read
The Wellgate Clock will remain at the planned D&A campus at the Wellgate says college principal
The Wellgate Clock will remain at the proposed new Wellgate campus by Dundee and Angus College, the Courier reports. Principal Simon...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 242 min read
Someone just asked what people would do in Dundee if they were “mega billionaires”
A new thread on Reddit saw people discuss interesting ideas on what they would do in Dundee if they were “mega billionaires” and the...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 241 min read
People are discussing fictional works set in Dundee - and it’s an interesting read
The discussion of books set in Dundee became a hot discussion this week over on Reddit. Reddit users discussed what fictional books were...
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 241 min read
Dundee has been hilariously spared from Storm Bert warning in new Met Office map
The UK is currently facing strong winds and rain from Storm Bert which prompted weather warnings to be issued by the Met Office - and...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 241 min read
2024 has become Dundee Culture’s best year on record
2024 is now Dundee Culture’s best performing year on record according to new stats. As of 23 November 2024, 39.11 million visits were...
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 221 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....
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 211 min read
Dundee and Angus College have announced plans to move to the Wellgate in £250m takeover
Dundee and Angus College have announced plans to takeover the Wellgate in a £250m move which would see the closure of the Kingsway campus...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 201 min read
Dundee’s Christmas Village is preparing to open tomorrow as big wheel spotted on site
Dundee is gearing up for the arrival of the new Christmas Village which will open tomorrow. The City Square has been transformed into a...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 191 min read
A cool new graffiti artwork has been revealed in Dundee's West End
A vibrant new graffiti art piece has caught the attention of locals in Dundee’s West End. The mural, located between Tesco Riverside and...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 192 min read
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...
Dundee Culture
Nov 181 min read
Andrew Batchelor is leaving the Evening Telegraph after almost three years
Dundee Culture founder Andrew Batchelor will be leaving the Evening Telegraph after almost three years, it has been confirmed. Andrew...
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 152 min read
Dundee has been named as one of the best cities in the UK for a winter city break
Dundee has been named one of the best cities in the UK for a winter city break, securing seventh place in a list created by GO Outdoors ....
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 141 min read
The new two-storey cafe at Seabraes has been given the green light to go ahead
Dundee City Council has approved a proposal to transform a category B listed former public toilet building on Perth Road into a...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 132 min read
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 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 121 min read
Dundee is gearing up for Christmas as work begins on transforming the City Square
Dundee's countdown to Christmas is a cherished tradition that brings joy and excitement to the city's residents and visitors alike. The...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 101 min read
Broughty Ferry Lights Night is taking place on 21 November
Broughty Ferry will be hosting its "Lights Night" on 21 November from 6-10pm, it has been confirmed. Marking its 20th anniversary, The...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 103 min read
These are the best Christmas markets to check out in Dundee
Dundee’s Christmas markets are back, each one filled with unique gifts, delicious treats, and plenty of festive cheer. Here’s a rundown...
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 82 min read
Dundee Livehouse: 4,000 capacity live events venue to open next month in Dundee
Dundee is set to welcome a major addition to its entertainment scene with the opening of the Dundee Livehouse, a 4,000-capacity live...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 72 min read
Dundee DJ Hannah Laing is launching a new music hub in the city
Boundary-breaking DJ, producer, label head, and Dundonian Hannah Laing has partnered with Turn The Tables and Street Soccer Scotland to...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 71 min read
Freeway Cola Christmas truck will be visiting Dundee
In a festive twist on an iconic holiday tradition, Lidl’s Freeway Cola truck is set to launch its UK Christmas tour in Dundee. The...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 62 min read
The new Dundee food market proposals have sparked an interesting debate on location
Dundee is buzzing with the recent announcement of Mill Market, a new street food market set to open at the historic Tay Works on Brown...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 61 min read
Eden Project Dundee shortlisted for World Architectural Festival Future Projects Award
Eden Project Dundee has received a major honour with a nomination for the esteemed Future Project Award at the World Architectural...
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
Nov 51 min read
Dundee FC's Riverside training hub has just been given the green light
Dundee City Council has approved plans for a new football training centre and community hub at Riverside Pitches, a project spearheaded...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 11 min read
Dundee Hooley to be held at Meadowside on 1 December
The Dundee Hooley, the beloved annual event, is set to make a grand return this year, promising a day filled with joy and entertainment...
Andrew Batchelor
Nov 11 min read
Dundee FC's Riverside training hub recommended for approval
Dundee FC’s proposal to build a new training complex along Riverside Drive is on the brink of approval, with council planning chiefs...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 312 min read
How Dundee reported on the 1930s War of the Worlds radio broadcast that panicked America
On October 31, 1938, news began to spread globally of a mass panic that had erupted in the United States the night before, following a...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 312 min read
Dundee Christmas are seeking a local charity partner for festivities
Dundee's Christmas is thrilled to announce the commencement of its search for a local charity partner, aiming to support the essential...
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