Dundee is about to celebrate the greatness of a delicious cocktail. From the 7th-16th of October, it’s Dundee Cocktail Week. To celebrate, cocktail lovers can purchase a wristband for £5 that gives you discount on cocktails at all the participating bars around the city. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? One of those bars is 3…
It’s October, the scarves have been dug out and the nights are drawing in. It’s also the October holidays, so there’s plenty to do in and around the city this month. Here’s a run down on what’s on in October in and around the city of Dundee. Ohhh, we’re halfway there…… Calling all Jon Bon Jovi…
Local singers set to shine at Dundee’s first Opera Festival Scotland When you think of a night at the opera, cities like Paris, Venice and Rome come to mind. Well, who needs Rome when Dundee is hosting its very first Opera Festival. Opera Festival Scotland is taking place this week from Thursday 22nd – Sunday…
As the summer begins to draw to a close, you may be wondering what’s on in Dundee? Be assured there’s plenty going on for folk to do, whether you’re Dundonian or visiting. Maybe you’re partial to some live music – there’s an eclectic mix of music to choose from this month! Or, maybe you like…
It’s not always sunny in the City of Discovery, so here’s a guide to enjoying a rainy day adventure in Dundee This summer, we have been blessed with some beautiful weather. Sometimes a bit too hot for those of a more pasty disposition! It’s been pretty braw, hasn’t it? But, sometimes the rain does make…
Metal catches the light in sharp flashes. A low mechanical murmur moves through the main hall. In the centre of Dundee, the Science Centre opens its doors to a space where engineering meets imagination head-on. The air hums with life — a mix of motion, reflection, and the steady focus of discovery. Shifting currents of…
Cool down in the summer heat with a cone at one of Dundee’s Ice Cream parlours. It’s been proper ‘tops off’ weather across Scotland recently. As Scotland’s sunniest city Dundee has certainly been basking in the heat with people, both visitors and locals, enjoying the summer. But, yikes, it can get a bit toasty! Our…
Former Dundee resident Anna Gunn and her family hopped on the brand new Dundee open-top bus and went on a journey of re-discovery. As someone who spent the best part of my twenties living in Dundee, coming back is always special. Why is it that when we leave a place, it becomes so much more…
The City Soundtrack Everyone Should Hear From foghorns on the Tay to the last amp buzz on Nethergate, Dundee hums with music. It’s not always loud or flashy—but it’s constant, woven into the pavements, pubs, and passions of this compact city. And right now, Dundee’s music scene is entering a golden chapter. With the opening…
Dundee’s magic goes beyond the waterfront views and UNESCO City of Design badge. The real story here is how a compact Scottish city has cracked the code on community spirit without trying too hard. Street Art That Actually Means Something Wander around Dundee and art ambushes you in the best possible way. Since the 1980s,…
