Sometimes the best getaways are the ones closest to home. Nestled on Dundee’s picturesque waterfront, the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa has become one of the city’s best-known destinations for both visitors and locals looking for a little luxury. Overlooking Victoria Dock, the four-star hotel which opened up in 2003 played an important role during the early years of Dundee’s waterfront regeneration. Developed by Scottish entrepreneur Norman Springford, the hotel was conceived as a flagship...

Amy Lorente is organising the weekend event (Picture: Amy Lorente / Supplied) Families across Dundee are being invited to take part in a city-wide treasure hunt later this month. More than 750 free children’s books are set to be hidden in parks and green spaces for youngsters to discover. The Big Dundee Book Hunt, organised by Amy Lorente from Little Leaves Bookshop, will take place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August. Over the course of the weekend, hundreds of children’s books will be...

What the sun will look like in the sky next Wednesday from Dundee if the weather holds This is one event you do not want to miss. Next Wednesday (12 August), Dundonians will have the chance to witness one of the most remarkable astronomical events visible from the city in generations as a spectacular partial solar eclipse transforms the evening sky. At its peak, around 91.6% of the Sun will be obscured by the Moon, creating a breathtaking celestial display that won’t be matched from Dundee...