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ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is quietly changing the world thanks to huge cancer breakthrough

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is quietly changing the world thanks to huge cancer breakthrough

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is quietly changing the world thanks to huge cancer breakthrough

Andrew Batchelor

Feb 212 min read

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ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is quietly changing the world thanks to huge cancer breakthrough

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is quietly changing the world thanks to huge cancer breakthrough

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is quietly changing the world thanks to huge cancer breakthrough

Feb 212 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Access to Mills Observatory needs to be improved immensely for further survival

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Access to Mills Observatory needs to be improved immensely for further survival

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Access to Mills Observatory needs to be improved immensely for further survival

Feb 13 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: The neglect of Dundee’s Burns statue is shameful and embarrassing

ANDREW BATCHELOR: The neglect of Dundee’s Burns statue is shameful and embarrassing

ANDREW BATCHELOR: The neglect of Dundee’s Burns statue is shameful and embarrassing

Jan 253 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee Museum of Transport’s move to Maryfield is the city’s next ‘V&A moment’

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee Museum of Transport’s move to Maryfield is the city’s next ‘V&A moment’

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee Museum of Transport’s move to Maryfield is the city’s next ‘V&A moment’

Jan 223 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s cultural funding needs to extend beyond the V&A

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s cultural funding needs to extend beyond the V&A

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s cultural funding needs to extend beyond the V&A

Jan 125 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: 2025 has changed everything and I’m so grateful for it

ANDREW BATCHELOR: 2025 has changed everything and I’m so grateful for it

ANDREW BATCHELOR: 2025 has changed everything and I’m so grateful for it

Dec 30, 20258 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Why International Day for People With Disabilities is important to me

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Why International Day for People With Disabilities is important to me

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Why International Day for People With Disabilities is important to me

Dec 3, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: The new Dundee street food market is going to be a huge game changer

ANDREW BATCHELOR: The new Dundee street food market is going to be a huge game changer

ANDREW BATCHELOR: The new Dundee street food market is going to be a huge game changer

Nov 22, 20253 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s Christmas lights switch on in November is completely normal

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s Christmas lights switch on in November is completely normal

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s Christmas lights switch on in November is completely normal

Nov 18, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee appears to have got its festive mojo back with the return of its City Square Christmas Tree

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee appears to have got its festive mojo back with the return of its City Square Christmas Tree

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee appears to have got its festive mojo back with the return of its City Square Christmas Tree

Nov 4, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Could Mills Observatory be Dundee's next big music venue? I think so!

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Could Mills Observatory be Dundee's next big music venue? I think so!

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Could Mills Observatory be Dundee's next big music venue? I think so!

Oct 29, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Getting rid of STV North risks Dundee losing more mainstream coverage - we must save it

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Getting rid of STV North risks Dundee losing more mainstream coverage - we must save it

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Getting rid of STV North risks Dundee losing more mainstream coverage - we must save it

Oct 19, 20252 min read

A petition has launched to safeguard the future of Dundee & Angus College

A petition has launched to safeguard the future of Dundee & Angus College

A petition has launched to safeguard the future of Dundee & Angus College

Oct 14, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Unused Dundee waterfront sites deserve to be transformed in the short term

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Unused Dundee waterfront sites deserve to be transformed in the short term

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Unused Dundee waterfront sites deserve to be transformed in the short term

Oct 2, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: We should encourage more Dundee attractions and institutions to open for free for Doors Open Days

ANDREW BATCHELOR: We should encourage more Dundee attractions and institutions to open for free for Doors Open Days

ANDREW BATCHELOR: We should encourage more Dundee attractions and institutions to open for free for Doors Open Days

Sep 27, 20254 min read

Dundee in the 2000s was its own universe that I wish I could experience again

Dundee in the 2000s was its own universe that I wish I could experience again

Dundee in the 2000s was its own universe that I wish I could experience again

Sep 17, 20256 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: A letter to my twelve year old self on Dundee Culture’s 12th birthday

ANDREW BATCHELOR: A letter to my twelve year old self on Dundee Culture’s 12th birthday

ANDREW BATCHELOR: A letter to my twelve year old self on Dundee Culture’s 12th birthday

Aug 12, 20253 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: We should bring the Dundee trams back - but without the tracks

ANDREW BATCHELOR: We should bring the Dundee trams back - but without the tracks

ANDREW BATCHELOR: We should bring the Dundee trams back - but without the tracks

Aug 8, 20253 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's empty units should be repurposed for art galleries and pop-ups

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's empty units should be repurposed for art galleries and pop-ups

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's empty units should be repurposed for art galleries and pop-ups

Jul 29, 20252 min read

COMMENT: The Discover Dundee tour bus should extend to Broughty Ferry - even if it’s only on selected dates

COMMENT: The Discover Dundee tour bus should extend to Broughty Ferry - even if it’s only on selected dates

COMMENT: The Discover Dundee tour bus should extend to Broughty Ferry - even if it’s only on selected dates

Apr 22, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Meeting people is the best part of doing Dundee Culture - and meeting Gill proves this

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Meeting people is the best part of doing Dundee Culture - and meeting Gill proves this

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Meeting people is the best part of doing Dundee Culture - and meeting Gill proves this

Mar 16, 20253 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's Braw Tea Cafe shows how independent businesses can adapt to do something new

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's Braw Tea Cafe shows how independent businesses can adapt to do something new

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's Braw Tea Cafe shows how independent businesses can adapt to do something new

Mar 13, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee and Toronto should be twin cities - and the Mackenzie House collab is the first step

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee and Toronto should be twin cities - and the Mackenzie House collab is the first step

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee and Toronto should be twin cities - and the Mackenzie House collab is the first step

Mar 3, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s cruise industry is one that deserves more growth

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s cruise industry is one that deserves more growth

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s cruise industry is one that deserves more growth

Feb 26, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s new high tech studio could make it a TV and film powerhouse

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s new high tech studio could make it a TV and film powerhouse

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee’s new high tech studio could make it a TV and film powerhouse

Feb 21, 20253 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee should look to host the Tall Ships Race

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee should look to host the Tall Ships Race

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee should look to host the Tall Ships Race

Feb 8, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: £14 million to Dundee’s art organisations is a welcome boost

ANDREW BATCHELOR: £14 million to Dundee’s art organisations is a welcome boost

ANDREW BATCHELOR: £14 million to Dundee’s art organisations is a welcome boost

Jan 31, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's television and film industry could just be about to take off

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's television and film industry could just be about to take off

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's television and film industry could just be about to take off

Jan 26, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Mills Observatory has had a star-studded start to the year

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Mills Observatory has had a star-studded start to the year

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Mills Observatory has had a star-studded start to the year

Jan 23, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Williamina Fleming deserves her own memorial in Dundee

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Williamina Fleming deserves her own memorial in Dundee

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Williamina Fleming deserves her own memorial in Dundee

Jan 13, 20252 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: 2025 needs to be the year of progress for Dundee

ANDREW BATCHELOR: 2025 needs to be the year of progress for Dundee

ANDREW BATCHELOR: 2025 needs to be the year of progress for Dundee

Jan 7, 20253 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: I’m proud to be a born and bred Dundonian

ANDREW BATCHELOR: I’m proud to be a born and bred Dundonian

ANDREW BATCHELOR: I’m proud to be a born and bred Dundonian

Dec 31, 20242 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee should have its own graffiti alley to celebrate its growing public art scene

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee should have its own graffiti alley to celebrate its growing public art scene

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee should have its own graffiti alley to celebrate its growing public art scene

Dec 10, 20242 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Mills Observatory's saving has proven that the 'use it or lose it' message works

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Mills Observatory's saving has proven that the 'use it or lose it' message works

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Mills Observatory's saving has proven that the 'use it or lose it' message works

Dec 3, 20242 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's Christmas is stepping up a gear from last year

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's Christmas is stepping up a gear from last year

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's Christmas is stepping up a gear from last year

Nov 19, 20242 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is taking centre stage once again with exciting new developments

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is taking centre stage once again with exciting new developments

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is taking centre stage once again with exciting new developments

Nov 13, 20242 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Space fever is sweeping Dundee and it's exciting

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Space fever is sweeping Dundee and it's exciting

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Space fever is sweeping Dundee and it's exciting

Nov 5, 20242 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a city made for Halloween

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a city made for Halloween

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a city made for Halloween

Oct 29, 20243 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Exploring Dundee's historic connections with Toronto

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Exploring Dundee's historic connections with Toronto

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Exploring Dundee's historic connections with Toronto

Oct 21, 20243 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a blueprint for other cities to follow when it comes to regeneration

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a blueprint for other cities to follow when it comes to regeneration

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a blueprint for other cities to follow when it comes to regeneration

Oct 8, 20243 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: James Chalmers made his mark on the world with the invention of the postage stamp

ANDREW BATCHELOR: James Chalmers made his mark on the world with the invention of the postage stamp

ANDREW BATCHELOR: James Chalmers made his mark on the world with the invention of the postage stamp

Oct 5, 20243 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's universities are doing us proud with all these new accolades

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's universities are doing us proud with all these new accolades

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's universities are doing us proud with all these new accolades

Sep 26, 20243 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: We must support Mills Observatory - or risk losing it

ANDREW BATCHELOR: We must support Mills Observatory - or risk losing it

ANDREW BATCHELOR: We must support Mills Observatory - or risk losing it

Sep 17, 20243 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: The Beano has a global appeal 86 years on from its launch

ANDREW BATCHELOR: The Beano has a global appeal 86 years on from its launch

ANDREW BATCHELOR: The Beano has a global appeal 86 years on from its launch

Jul 31, 20242 min read

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's Art And Design Industry Is A Dominant Force In The City's DNA

ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee's Art And Design Industry Is A Dominant Force In The City's DNA

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