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A Big World of Small Things. Discover Dundee’s Hidden Wonders

Sometimes, the smallest things tell the biggest stories—and that’s exactly what the University of Dundee’s latest exhibition, A Big World of Small Things, sets out to prove.Running from 24 February to 25 April 2025 in th…

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Discovery Point to showcase stunning 3D model of Shackleton’s Endurance this summer

One of the most extraordinary shipwreck stories in polar history is coming to Dundee in a whole new form this summer. From 30 April to November 2026, Discovery Point will host a remarkably detailed 3D model of Endurance,…

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Funny

Basil, Sybil and Manuel are bringing chaos to Forgan’s Broughty Ferry this April

If your ideal night out includes a three-course meal, two solid hours of comedy and the very real possibility of total dining-room mayhem, this should be right up your street. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is comin…

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Cultural

From comedy to classics, panto to pop: what’s still to come at Dundee’s Whitehall Theatre in 2026

If you needed proof that Dundee’s West End still knows how to put on a show, Whitehall Theatre’s 2026 calendar is doing a pretty good job of it. From big-name comics and family favourites to tribute nights, musicals, dan…

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Local News

Scottish Album of the Year Awards Land in the City

Dundee is turning up the volume — and trust us, you’re going to want to be here for it.We’re thrilled to announce that the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award — the country's biggest celebration of musical talent — is…

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Lifestyle

Discover 62 Things To Do In Dundee July 2025

Jump To The ListJuly 2025 is set to be an epic time to visit Dundee, Scotland’s vibrant “City of Discovery” nestled along the stunning east coast. With the summer sun shining, beaches beckoning, and an explosion of event…

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Local News

Scottish Tourism is all about people – DD Tours

Technology is great isn’t it? It gives you a wealth of information with just the touch of a button. You can find almost any historical fact by inputting a few key words.But does it bring the history of a place to life? D…

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Local News

Accolades that underline Dundee’s burgeoning reputation

These days, Dundee regularly features in lists of where best to call home. Being named the best place to live in Scotland in 2019 by The Times was a wonderful accolade, and it stood as further evidence that the journey D…

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Dundee proving yet again to be a magnet for staycationers

The ever-increasing cost of foreign travel, issues with currency and language, and of course the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic have made many of us warier than ever before about booking a holiday abroad.…

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Local News

Meet the man giving a warm welcome at the Dundee Rep

If you’re visiting Dundee Rep Theatre, chances are you will receive a warm Dundee welcome from Andrew Manzi, the theatre’s friendly and knowledgeable Interim Head of Operations and Visitor Experience Manager. A warm welc…

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Local News

Hotel Indigo Dundee Unveils Exciting £1Million Revamp and New Bar Launch, Elevating Dundee’s Hospitality Scene

In a thrilling development for Dundee’s hospitality landscape, Percor Capital, the esteemed proprietors of Hotel Indigo and Staybridge Suites Dundee, is embarking on an ambitious £1million refurbishment project at their…

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V&A Dundee Welcomes Its 2 Millionth Visitor!

We’re thrilled to announce that V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum, has hit an incredible milestone – two million visitors since the grand opening in September 2018! On May 23, 2024, Jenny Gaskell from Ayrshire became…

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Visiting Dundee by Car? Here's What You Need to Know About the Low Emission Zone (LEZ)

Introduction to Dundee's LEZIf you're planning to visit Dundee by car, it's important to be aware of the new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations, which are now legally enforceable. These rules aim to reduce air pollution…

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Lifestyle

A bit of Dundee is going round the Moon tonight.

Components built by Smiths Interconnect are part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission since 1972.(Read the full article here) Not bad for a city we usually just tell you to visit for a nice day ou…

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Spitfire set to soar over Tayside and Fife next month

One of Britain’s most iconic aircraft will be taking to the skies above Tayside and Fife next month as part of a special anniversary tour. A historic Spitfire is set to fly over the region on April 8 and 9 as part of a n…

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Dundee named best UK city for a spring day out

Dundee has been named the best city in the UK for a spring day out in new research by LNER, putting the spotlight on the city’s mix of green space, waterfront views and standout attractions. The study analysed 88 of the…

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Dundee’s wartime hero pigeon Winkie (and how you can “taste history”)

Dundee has plenty of legends… but not many of them have feathers, a medal, and a 100+ mile flight through North Sea weather on their CV. Today marks the 84th anniversary of the day Winkie the pigeon was loaded onto an RA…

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