Dundee’s historic Mills Observatory is getting ready to reopen its doors for another winter of stargazing – and there’s plenty happening in the skies above the City of Discovery this season. Mills Observatory will reopen for its 2026/27 observing season on Thursday 1 October, welcoming visitors back to Balgay Hill for stargazing, astronomy events and its popular indoor planetarium shows. And following the observatory’s landmark 90th anniversary, this year marks the beginning of Season 91 for...

Dundee Culture is launching a brand-new weekly weather tracker for Mills Observatory as the iconic Dundee attraction prepares to begin its 91st observing season. Starting from 27 September, Dundee Culture will provide weekly forecasts throughout the 2026/27 season, helping Dundonians identify the nights which currently offer the most promising conditions for stargazing from Balgay Hill. The new feature follows a challenging 90th anniversary season for the observatory, which was repeatedly...

Musicians are being invited to perform at Malones (Picture: Malones / Supplied) A new Irish pub opening in Dundee next month is looking for local bands and musicians to take to its stage – with paid gigs up for grabs. Malones Dundee is currently taking shape on Panmure Street, where the former BrewDog bar is undergoing a £250,000 transformation ahead of its opening in October. And live music is set to play a huge part in the new venue. The award-winning Irish pub group plans to host live...