Making digital Dundee - The McManus and Abertay University collaborate on educational game
Release Date: 03 Aug 2011
Dundee's heritage as a pioneer of the computer games industry may soon be brought to digital life at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, as part of an exciting new project with the University of Abertay Dundee.

Exhibition - Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Release Date: 03 Aug 2011
Dundee is to be the first location to host the V&As exhibition of portraits of Her Majesty The Queen by photographer Cecil Beaton, to celebrate The Queens Diamond Jubilee.

Abertay University Appoints Six New Professors
Release Date: 30 Jun 2011
The University of Abertay Dundee has promoted six of its leading researchers to new professorships in recognition of their academic excellence.

Creative Industries Experts to arrive in Dundee for Major Conference
Release Date: 27 Jun 2011
Internationally renowned experts and leaders in the digital creative industries are due to arrive in Dundee this week (29-30 June) for a major conference hosted by the University of Abertay Dundee.

Dundee Flower and Food Festival 2011
Release Date: 03 Jun 2011
Take advantage of our Early Bird* discounted tickets when you purchase before 26 August. Tayside's popular lifestyle Festival returns with a packed weekend programme of free cookery and gardening demonstrations, stunning floral displays and inspirational ideas for your home and garden.

Hospitalfield Open Day 12 June
Release Date: 30 May 2011
Hospitalfield, Arbroath opens its doors to the public on Sunday (12 June 2011) when visitors will have an opportunity to tour the historic house which can claim to be Scotland's oldest school of fine art. Left in trust for the arts in 1890 by Patrick Allan-Fraser, Hospitalfield has brought generations of artists from Scotland and internationally to find their inspiration in Angus.

The Landmark Hotel Awarded AA Rosette & Dundee Hotel of the Year 2011
Release Date: 25 May 2011
The Landmark Hotel, Dundee is delighted to announce that they have been awarded their first AA Rosette for culinary excellence, whilst also being named 'Dundee Hotel of the Year 2011' at The Scottish Hotel Awards. The AA Rosette Awards are one of the UK's most important benchmarks for food quality in restaurants, with leading chefs and diners alike recognising the prestige and authority of the awards.

iIIRG 2011 Conference to Boost Local Economy by Over ?200,000
Release Date: 20 May 2011
Around 150 delegates from around the world are set to descend on Dundee from 1st to 3rd June 2011 for the 4th International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG 2011 Conference). The event, which will be held at University of Abertay Dundee, will generate a ?231,636 boost for the local economy.

Olympic Torch for Dundee
Release Date: 18 May 2011
The city council is welcoming the announcement that Dundee is to be a route location on the Olympic Torch relay in the build up to the 2012 London games. Leisure, arts and communities convener Cllr Bob Duncan visited the Rotary Football Festival for children with a disability to celebrate the city's involvement. He said: "This is tremendous news for Dundee and I am sure that people across city are looking forward to welcoming the Olympic Torch relay next year."

Abertay University launches its biggest Digital Graduate show ever!
Release Date: 17 May 2011
The biggest Digital Graduate Show ever in the history of the University of Abertay Dundee opens to the public on Friday 20 May 2011 at 2pm.

Father of the PlayStation to attend Digital Spark 2011 at Abertay University
Release Date: 17 May 2011
Industry legend will contribute to cutting-edge debate on intellectual property. The University of Abertay Dundee has announced that digital entertainment industry legend Chris Deering is to join the line-up of speakers at Digital Spark 2011.

New Exhibition by Local designer Launched at Pictavia
Release Date: 16 May 2011
A new exhibition by local designer Larry Scrimgeour will be launched at Pictavia on Saturday 21 May 2011. This is Larry's first public exhibition and showcases his talents in producing Pictish and Celtic inspired art.

From Carriers to Coffins - Jute in the 21st Century
Release Date: 10 May 2011
A special exhibition at Verdant Works. Everyone is familiar with the supermarket jute shopping bag of which many millions must now be in circulation. However, jute is not just used for the mundance and practical - there are many exciting and innovative products being made from jute today. In order to showcase this, Dundee Heritage Trust embarked on a huge programme of contemporary collecting, sourcing jute products from all over the world.

Torah Meets the Beast - Caird Hall, Dundee
Release Date: 10 May 2011
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra in Concert with Tommy Smith and special guest, Bill Evans. Following several 5* reviews for their recent concerts with top jazz vocalist, Kurt Elling, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, now presents two masterpieces of large-scale composition, Torah and Beauty and the Beast. Specially written for the SNJO by its director, the world-renowned saxophonist Tommy Smith, the contrasting pieces present orchestral jazz at its most powerful.

Dundee Rep Ensemble presents After the End by Dennis Kelly
Release Date: 10 May 2011
The award winning Dundee Rep Ensemble presents After the End by Dennis Kelly. Directed by Dundee Rep's RTYDS trainee director Emma Faulkner, After the End is a site-specific production which will be performed in an intimate space close to the theatre. First performed in 2005 After the End is a psychological thriller examining friendship, desire, human instinct and political belief. Ensemble graduates Helen Darbyshire (Louise) and Tony McGeever (Mark) take on the central roles in Dennis Kelly's intense and powerful play.

Accessibility Expert is New Head of Abertay's School of Computing and Engineering Systems
Release Date: 10 May 2011
The University of Abertay Dundee has appointed Professor Simeon Keates as its new Head of the School of Computing and Engineering Systems. Professor Keates' appointment at Abertay includes the University's professorship of Human-Computer Interaction.

More Than Just Walking At The Angus Glens Walking Festival
Release Date: 10 May 2011
Places are filling up fast for this year's Angus Glens Walking Festival. But the festival, which is organised by Angus Council's Economic Development Unit, is not just about exhilarating walks in the stunning Angus Countryside. There is a programme of exciting evening events for everyone to enjoy as well!

Dundee to Welcome da Vinci
Release Date: 06 May 2011
Dundee City Council is welcoming the announcement that ten Leonardo da Vinci drawings are to be displayed at the McManus next year. The touring exhibition will visit Dundee as part of celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen in 2012. Ten of Leonardo da Vinci's finest drawings from the Royal Collection will go on tour to five museums across the UK. Dundee is the only Scottish destination.

Apex Hotels launch Chinese website for record growth
Release Date: 03 May 2011
Apex Hotels have recently translated their website into Chinese tapping into one of the key emerging markets. Since translating the website it has seen an increase in Chinese web traffic by 159% and revenue growth by 676%.

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Confirmed for this Year's Glamis Proms
Release Date: 02 May 2011
Following the announcement that The Grand Scottish Proms will once again be performed at the historic Glamis Castle this summer, the Trustees of Strathmore Estates Limited have confirmed they will be joined by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) to bring an evening of unrivalled entertainment in the setting of the private lawns at Glamis. Always known for its great music and fine orchestra, the Glamis Proms has gone the extra mile this year after the RSNO confirmed it will host soloist, Giordano Luca, the young Italian tenor who won the audience prize at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition.

The Great Eskape in Angus
Release Date: 27 Apr 2011
A new visitor experience highlighting the history and natural beauty of one of the most remote parts of Angus has been launched. The Great Eskape is a collaborative venture between Angus businesses with support from the council's business advisory service. Setting out for scenic Glen Esk on a luxurious vintage coach with an expert guide, the tour offers visitors a fantastic opportunity to experience the sights, tastes and culture of Angus.

iIIRG 2011 Conference to be held in Dundee
Release Date: 13 Apr 2011
Members of police forces from around the world, forensic psychologists and investigators are just some of the people expected to descend on Dundee in June 2011 for the 4th International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG 2011 Conference). The University of Abertay Dundee is to host the iIIRG 2011 Conference which is set to run from 1st to 3rd June 2011. It is estimated that the conference will attract in the region of 150 international delegates.

Hospitalfield Launches Art Masterclasses
Release Date: 12 Apr 2011
A new series of residential art masterclasses launches at Hospitalfield Arbroath this week (Friday 15 April) which, over the coming months, will cover a range of subjects including life drawing, bookmaking, photography and various kinds of printmaking.

Final Plaque in Trail Unveiled
Release Date: 01 Apr 2011
The 25th and final plaque in Dundee's historic women's trail is set to be unveiled next week. At a special event at The McManus, Dundee's art gallery and museum, the plaque to artist Katharine Read, will be put on display completing the memorials to women who left their mark on the city.

Count Down to Tartan Day Angus 2011
Release Date: 28 Mar 2011
With only days away until forty events are being held across Angus, the countdown to the 2011 Tartan Day Angus celebrations has begun. The final touches are being made to a host of Tartan Day Angus events which will be happening across the county from the 1st to the 10th April 2011. Take a look at the full programme of events at www.tartandayscotland.com and book now.

Hospitalfield Programme Adds to Cultural Scene
Release Date: 21 Mar 2011
Hospitalfield, Arbroath is adding to the local cultural scene with a rich mix of events over the coming weeks including music of various genres, food and wine, art and lectures. The latest exciting addition to the programme is a May appearance by singer songwriter Rab Noakes, a founding member of Stealer's Wheel and a force to be reckoned with in the world of music in Scotland and beyond.

Duo at Dundee Hotel are a Hit with Coveted Award Win
Release Date: 21 Mar 2011
The Landmark Hotel, Dundee, celebrate the award win of two of its staff - Rooms Division Manager Dianna Bruce and Head Chef Graham Riley - who beat off stiff competition to win coveted HIT Scotland (Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland) scholarships. Dianna and Graham are from Dundee and have been with 4 star Landmark Hotel for 5 and 2 years respectively.

Vision Sound and Light Digitally Connects Two Continents
Release Date: 21 Mar 2011
An event organised by Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce (DACC) and Alexandria Chamber of Commerce entitled Transatlantic High Noon Lunch / Hot Topics Breakfast connected the two chambers with their members using a live Videoconference link provided by Vision Sound and Light on this side of the pond live from The Apex Hotel, Dundee.

State-of-the-art Computing Lab Opened at Abertay University
Release Date: 18 Mar 2011
A new state-of-the-art computing research laboratory and prototyping centre was opened today (Friday 18 March) at the University of Abertay Dundee in memory of Lord Thomson of Monifieth.

Highway2 Adventure ..... Look No Further
Release Date: 16 Mar 2011
Ideally situated on Dundee's doorstep, in a fantastic location between coast and mountains in the Southern Cairngorms National Park, we have an outdoors adventure for everyone... Our activities are suitable for family, corporate, group, stag and hen or individual adventure and expert instructors make the experience a safe and memorable one.

Historic Wedding Exhibition - Glamis Castle, April 29th 2011
Release Date: 14 Mar 2011
Few places in Scotland compare with Glamis Castle for romantic and royal connections. Ever since 1376, when Sir John Lyon brought his royal bride Princess Joanna, to Glamis, countless other royal figures have been enchanted by its romantic aura and setting.

McManus Award Time Again
Release Date: 09 Mar 2011
The refurbishment of Dundee's McManus Galleries has gained yet another award for the city. The UK national Civic Trust have given a special award for restoration and refurbishment to the Grade A listed building, judging it to be sympathetic to its environment while providing a quality and innovative solution.

Award-Winning Resort with Angus at Its Heart
Release Date: 04 Mar 2011
Forbes of Kingennie Resort is at a crucial stage of its development. Its plans for a new £55m golf, hotel and housing development, are set to greatly enhance Angus tourism provision. Provost of Angus Ruth Leslie Melville visited the resort recently to catch up with owner Mike Forbes, the current Angus Ambassador of the Year.

Ten Days of Tartan Day Events
Release Date: 02 Mar 2011
Angus is kilting up for another memorable week of celebrations to mark Tartan Day from 1-10 April 2011. This week sees the launch of an action packed Tartan Day Angus programme brimming with events for all. The programme is now available in libraries, leisure centres, access offices, visitor attractions and museums across the north east of Scotland.

Angus Glens Walking Festival joins in Year of the Light Celebrations
Release Date: 01 Mar 2011
This year's Angus Glens Walking Festival has a walk dedicated to the bicentenary of the completion of the Bell Rock Lighthouse. The Year of the Light walk is part of the 2011 celebrations marking an incredible feat of engineering that has stood the test of time. Those taking part will be able to join in the Year of the Light Celebrations and learn more about the Bell Rock Lighthouse and its relationship with Arbroath.

Grand Scottish Prom at Glamis Castle
Release Date: 28 Feb 2011
The Grand Scottish Prom organisers are delighted to confirm that the Italian Soloist, Giordano Luca, will join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the conductor for the evening will be Grant Llewellyn.

Tartan Day 2011, 6 April - Join the Celebrations!
Release Date: 21 Feb 2011
It's that time of year again with Tartan Day just a few weeks away, offering once again a chance for us to celebrate all things Scottish.

The Year of the Light
Release Date: 21 Feb 2011
During 2011, the town of Arbroath is the focal point of the Year of the Light, a programme of community-led events marking the bicentenary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, which lies 11 miles from Arbroath Harbour.

Tayroots - Dates for your Diary
Release Date: 21 Feb 2011
Tayroots will be bringing together the expertise you need at Angus and Dundee's finest visitor attractions this year.

Angus Glens Walking Festival 2011 Launched
Release Date: 01 Feb 2011
The award-winning four day Angus Glens Walking Festival 2011 launches its online booking service this week. From now on, experienced walkers and novices alike will be able to choose from a packed programme of 28 walks as well as three evenings of top-class entertainment.

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Release Date: 31 Jan 2011
The award winning Dundee Rep Ensemble presents The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, a gripping story of love, greed and the power of music. Originally produced for The National Theatre in 1992, Jim Cartwright weaves poverty with poetry in his best known and most popular play.

Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau Announces Strong Performance in 2009-2010 and Assistant Business Tourism Officer Opportunity
Release Date: 25 Jan 2011
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau announced it's latest economic impact figures for business tourism in the region earlier this month. During 2009, the conferences and events held in the area have generated over £53 million for the local economy. This figure represents an increase of nearly 12%, when compared to last year.

The Grand Scottish Prom Orchestra Confirmed - Glamis Castle
Release Date: 25 Jan 2011
The Glamis Grand Scottish Prom has this year secured the services of Scotland's premiere orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Always known for its great music and fine orchestra the Glamis Prom has gone the extra mile this year following a "fallow year" in 2010 by joining with the RSNO to bring an evening of unrivalled entertainment in the setting of the private lawns at Glamis Castle on Saturday, July 30th.

VACANCY - Assistant Business Tourism Officer, DACB
Release Date: 14 Jan 2011
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

Winter Walking in the Cairngorms with Glentrek
Release Date: 11 Jan 2011
Don't let the snowy weather keep you indoors this winter, let's get out and enjoy it! It's fantastic walking in the Scottish mountains of Glenshee during winter and it's a great way to beat the winter blues, shake off the extra pounds and keep fit.

Burns Premier at Hospitalfield
Release Date: 02 Jan 2011
Tickets went on sale this week (2 January 2011) for a rare Burns event at Hospitalfield, Arbroath... not much new in that you may think. But this is no traditional Burns Supper. "Burns Revisited" is a world premier concert - the culmination of the extraordinary work and ambition of local musician and songwriter Edward Cairney.

Top Awards for The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum
Release Date: 20 Dec 2010
The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum has been celebrating a winning season after amassing no fewer than 9 nominations and awards since April 2010.

Schools focus for Hospitalfield's new Events Manager
Release Date: 20 Dec 2010
Meet Rebecca Westguard who started this week as Hospitalfield's new events and audience development manager. An accomplished artist in her own right, Rebecca will be building on Hospitalfield's growing outreach programme by adding a series of new events and masterclasses aimed at widening access to the Arbroath centre of art and culture.

Dundee Rep's Spring Season 2011
Release Date: 16 Dec 2010
Dundee Rep Theatre is delighted to announce an exciting new Spring Season 2011. Productions from award-winning Dundee Rep Ensemble include musical drama The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Children's production The Firebird, the self explanatory series A Play, A Peh and a Pint, Tolstoy's classic Anna Karenina and a site specific production After The End.

Rare Book Yields Images for Christmas Event - Hospitalfield
Release Date: 13 Dec 2010
One hundred visitors braved the road conditions to take enjoy the Spirit of Christmas open day at Hospitalfield, Angus on Sunday (12 Dec) with music from the Strathmore Singers and a Christmas Pop Up Shop, courtesy of entrepreneurial Duncan of Jordanstone graduates Taisir Gibreel and Hatti Pattisson.

The Spirit of Christmas at Glamis Castle
Release Date: 03 Nov 2010
The Spirit of Christmas will return to Glamis Castle during November and December with a range of festive events and fun for families.

What did science ever do for Dundee? Find out at a unique public event!
Release Date: 01 Nov 2010
What did science ever do for Dundee? Lots! The public is being offered a unique opportunity this Wednesday (3 November) to see behind the closed doors of the city's leading science and technology businesses, as part of Dundee Science Festival 2010.

NEoN Digital Arts Festival & Conference
Release Date: 30 Sep 2010
NEoN 10 is a seven-day international digital arts festival featuring moving image, performance, music and technology driven arts. The over arching curatorial theme this year is Character: going beyond the agent in a work of art; looking at the fictional; observing the character as a symbol, or within sound or written language.

Human Computer Interaction Conference to Generate Over £300,000 for Local Economy
Release Date: 02 Sep 2010
Approximately 200 delegates from around the world are expected to descend on Dundee next week 6-10 September 2010 to attend the UK's largest human computer interaction conference (HCI), HCI2010. World-renowned American computer scientist Dr Ben Shneiderman has been announced as the opening keynote speaker for the conference, which is organised by the University of Abertay Dundee and BCS, the chartered institute for IT, with the assistance of the Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau.

Dundee shows its character - in NEoN
Release Date: 31 Aug 2010
International digital arts festival North East of North, NEoN, returns to Dundee this November with over a month of various exciting and inspiring events and exhibitions, all focused on this year's theme of 'character'.

Family Fortunes
Release Date: 09 Aug 2010
During the August 9 episode of the BBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are', television presenter Monty Don discovered he is a direct descendant of Dundee's famous Keiller Family.

Dundee Rep Theatre's Restaurant Celebrate a Hat Trick
Release Date: 05 Jul 2010
For the third year running Dundee Rep Theatre's restaurant picked up Dundee City Centre Retail Awards, Eating Place of the Year in a glittery ceremony last week. Based in the heart of Dundee's cultural quarter the theatre's restaurant is a unique hub, a place to relax and enjoy freshly cooked food in a creative atmosphere.

Annual Conference is No Game
Release Date: 01 Jul 2010
Dundee and Angus reaffirms its reputation as a leading business tourism destination with the announcement that it is to host the largest UK human-computer interaction conference, HCI2010. The 24th BCS International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), which studies the interaction between people (users) and computers, will see around 200 researchers, developers and industrialists from around the world descend on the University of Abertay Dundee for this week long event taking place from 6 ? 10 September 2010.

Take a Hike with the Angus Glens Walking Festival
Release Date: 01 Jun 2010
The four-day Angus Glens Walking Festival, which starts on Thursday, June 3, has already attracted more walkers than ever to sign up for at least one walk in the Angus countryside. However, although several of the walks are fully-booked, there are still places available on a few of the walks and at the evening events.

Come To The Fair!
Release Date: 03 May 2010
The programme has been announced for the first Tayroots Local History and Genealogy Fair, which is being held in Kirriemuir's newly-refurbished Town Hall on Saturday, May 15.

Discover Your Wartime Relatives at Verdant Works
Release Date: 27 Apr 2010
Anyone keen to find out more about the daily lives of their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents during the Second World War, should go along to Verdant Works on Bank Holiday Monday.

Prototype: Craft in the Future Tense
Release Date: 21 Apr 2010
It may not be immediately apparent what an artist has in common with a biomedical engineer or what links an architect with a business innovator but it should become clearer at a major symposium being held at the University of Dundee this summer as part of a nationwide celebration of craft in Scotland.

Catch Up With Your Family's Kirrie Connections!
Release Date: 20 Apr 2010
As part of the Barrie 2010 celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of the creator of Peter Pan, a Local History & Genealogy Fair will be held in JM Barrie's hometown, Kirriemuir, on Saturday, May 15.

Funding Available for Tourism-Related Projects
Release Date: 13 Apr 2010
With the closing date for the latest round of funding from the Innovation and Development Fund fast approaching, the judging panel are keen to hear of any innovative schemes which will encourage more visitors to spend time in Angus and Dundee.

They Came, They Saw, They Watched the Film!
Release Date: 12 Apr 2010
The 220 film fans who were lucky enough to receive free tickets to Pictavia's exclusive screening of the yet-to-be released movie Centurion on Saturday, April 10, were joined by a few very special guests - three Roman Centurions!

Trace Your Family's Tartan Roots!
Release Date: 29 Mar 2010
Researching family history is one of the world's most popular pastimes - and, thanks to TV programmes such as 'Who Do You Think You Are?' and events such as the Angus and Dundee Roots Festival, large numbers of people across Angus and Dundee are currently tracing their own family tree.

Tartan Day Tunes Up!
Release Date: 16 Mar 2010
The music of Scotland is a key feature of this year's Tartan Day Scotland celebrations, which take place across Angus from April 2 until April 11. Tartan Day Scotland, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, highlights the very best of Scotland, with the fantastic music, song and dance created by Scots past and present featuring in many of the Tartan Day Angus events.

Tartan Day Angus - What's On!
Release Date: 02 Mar 2010
With the full calendar of Tartan Day Angus events now available online at www.tartandayscotland.com, there will be a host of different ways for the people of Angus to join in with the week of celebrations, which starts on Friday, April 2 with an eagerly -awaited concert in Montrose - The Kilt Is Our Delight.

Angus Glens Walking Festival Joins in with JM Barrie Celebrations
Release Date: 16 Feb 2010
Fans of JM Barrie will be able to discover much more of his lifelong links to Angus at this year's Angus Glens Walking Festival, which runs from June 3-6. As part of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of JM Barrie's birth, on the opening day of the Festival, local historian Sandra Affleck will be revealing the town's connections to the creator of Peter Pan on a gentle two-hour walk though Kirriemuir.

The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum Re-opens To The Public
Release Date: 08 Feb 2010
The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, which is managed and operated by Dundee City Council's Leisure & Communities Department, has been closed to the public to undergo an exciting and extensive refurbishment programme, entitled 'Who We Are'. Funded by Dundee City Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund, the European Union, Historic Scotland, and with additional contributions from The McManus Fundraising Appeal, the multi-million pound project is now complete, bringing the 143 year-old facility into the 21st century.

Exhibition: Consider the Lilies
Release Date: 08 Feb 2010
To celebrate the re-opening of The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, this showcase of around 50 Scottish masterpieces from 1910-1980 opened to the public on The McManus' official opening day - Sunday 28 February 2010. Most of the leading artists of the period are featured, including Edward Baird, John Bellany, The Scottish Colourists, Stanley Cursiter, Alberto Morrocco and James McIntosh Patrick. Consider the Lilies is the title of a painting in the exhibition by Peter Collins.

Seven Days of Tartan Celebrations
Release Date: 02 Feb 2010
Angus is gearing up to another memorable week of celebrations to mark Tartan Day, which takes place on April 6, the date of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath.

Plans Underway for Tartan Day 2010
Release Date: 19 Jan 2010
Every year, Tartan Day - April 6 - is celebrated across the globe. In Scotland, Angus leads the way in the Tartan Day celebrations, with a week devoted to highlighting the nation's heritage, history, traditions and culture - past and present.

Angus Glens Walking Festival 2010 Opens for Bookings
Release Date: 18 Jan 2010
Online booking is now available for the 2010 Angus Glens Walking Festival, which runs from June 3 until June 6, 2010.

Dance Double Bill at Dundee Rep Theatre
Release Date: 12 Jan 2010
Choreographers Anthony Missen and Kevin Edward Turner, founders of dance theatre company, Company Chameleon, bring a double bill of dance, Kith/Kin to Dundee Rep Theatre Wednesday 20 January at 8pm.

From Dundee to Abbey Road - The Photographs of Iain Macmillan
Release Date: 12 Jan 2010
Dundee Heritage Trust is proud to announce that it will be staging the first ever major retrospective of the work of photographer Iain Macmillan. It will be exhibited at Discovery Point for three months from Saturday 27th February until Thursday 3rd June 2010. Iain, who died in 2006, is very much a forgotten son of Dundee who deserves to be more widely-known. His lack of fame is in part down to his being a very humble man who was incredibly modest about his achievements.

Craig Hill 40 Love? at Dundee Rep
Release Date: 07 Jan 2010
Comedian Craig Hill returns to Dundee Rep Theatre, Friday 15 January at 8pm with his new show Craig Hill 40 Love..? Life begins at 40 and for Craig Hill there's no doubt about it 40 Love?? Will make you love being forty.

New Abertay Avatar research to 'bridge real and virtual world interactivity'
Release Date: 17 Dec 2009
This week sees the general release of James Cameron's latest blockbuster 'Avatar' hailed by critics and special effects enthusiasts as groundbreaking. However, multi award-winning director Cameron first had the vision for the '3D space opera' several years ago but had to wait for technology to catch up. With two sequels already planned, Cameron and his team will now be looking for ways to make the next films an even bigger and better experience for the movie-goer ... could the next inspiration come from Dundee's own Abertay University?

Xmas All Wrapped Up With Yu Spa
Release Date: 07 Dec 2009
A range of Christmas gift boxes still available from £25 including candle selection. Hurry, stock selling fast with such fantastic savings and great value.

Winter Mountain Weekends with Glentrek & Highway2
Release Date: 03 Dec 2009
Two outdoor businesses, Glentrek and Highway2, have combined to offer these fabulous winter and summer packages for 2010, giving you an opportunity to enjoy up close the Eastern Highlands of Scotland.

Expert Opinion - Definitely Maybe
Release Date: 02 Dec 2009
Forensic science contributes significantly to the detection of crime and to the successful administration of justice. However, there are some cases in which expert evidence has contributed to miscarriages of justice and, while these cases are few in number, their impact on the public view of the criminal justice process can be significant. Apart from the implications for the wrongly convicted prisoner, for his or her family and for the victim, the image and standing of the expert can take a heavy blow from such cases.

Family History Festival Begins
Release Date: 23 Sep 2009
As part of this year's Homecoming Scotland celebrations, families with links to Angus or Dundee will be able to find out more about their ancestors at the Angus and Dundee Roots Festival, which starts on September 26.

Winter Light Night to Shine a Spotlight on Dundee
Release Date: 23 Sep 2009
Dundee's contemporary culture and innovative past will be illuminated in a free event being held as part of the nation's Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations, and to mark the city's new 'One City, Many Discoveries' identity.

Roots Festival Celebrates the Music and Songs of By-Gone Days
Release Date: 21 Sep 2009
Traditional music sessions and concerts are taking place throughout the Festival, which starts on September 26 and draws to a close on October 4. The first musical event takes place from 3pm - 6pm on Sunday, September 27 at Three Bellies Brae in Kirriemuir, when Mike Ward and The Fishermans Friends will wind back the clock with a lively selection of traditional and folk music.

Yu Spa Support Breast Cancer Care
Release Date: 16 Sep 2009
Yu Spa at the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa in Dundee are supporting Breast Cancer Care by selling the Elemis limited edition Essential Beauty Secrets gift bag for £50 rrp, saving over £75.

DACB Launches New Website and Conference Guide to Boost Business Tourism and Encourage Local Businesses to Work Together
Release Date: 15 Sep 2009
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau today (15 September 2009) announces the launch of two marketing tools which aim to further raise the profile of Dundee and Angus as a key business tourism destination. The Bureau's new website (www.conventiondundeeandangus.co.uk), has a number of features to assist and support both business travellers and conference organisers.

How To Uncover Your Ancestors!
Release Date: 14 Sep 2009
Interest in genealogy, which is the study of family history, is booming. In fact, a survey by the National Trust found that it's fast becoming a national obsession!

The Vikings are Coming!
Release Date: 07 Sep 2009
A tribe of marauding Norsemen are preparing to invade Pictavia, the visitor centre on the outskirts of Brechin, on the weekend of September 19/20.

Dundee & Angus Convention Hosts Bureau Network Evening
Release Date: 01 Sep 2009
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau will hold a network evening this Thursday (September 3, 2009), to give Bureau partners an opportunity to meet up and share their ambitions for boosting business tourism in the area.

Making Your Conference Memorable
Release Date: 26 Aug 2009
Luxurious accommodation, interesting key speakers, delicious food - all of these factors contribute to delegates' enjoyment while attending a conference. But what about going that extra mile to create an unforgettable experience?

Halloween at Glamis Castle
Release Date: 17 Aug 2009
The magic of Halloween will be re-created once again at Glamis and children will have access to all sorts of areas within the castle and grounds - including parts not normally open to visitors.

Audiences East Scotland
Release Date: 14 Aug 2009
Audiences for arts and entertainment across the East of Scotland are to benefit from a new audience development organisation. Audiences East Scotland aims to increase audiences in the arts throughout Aberdeen, Fife, Perth and Kinross and Tayside.

The Cherry Orchard at Dundee Rep
Release Date: 13 Aug 2009
Dundee Rep Ensemble presents The Cherry Orchard, one of Chekhov's great 'comedies of life'. Visiting Russian Director Vladimir Bouchler brings together a large cast including Dundee Rep award-winning Ensemble, visiting actors and students from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau Launches New Brand
Release Date: 22 Jun 2009
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau (DACB) is today launching a new brand identity. The new logo design is based on the Borromean Link

Dundee Flower & Food Festival 2009
Release Date: 21 May 2009
Dundee Flower & Food Festival celebrates its 21st anniversary this year. From a show which began all those years ago in a couple of tents on the lawn of Camperdown House and attracted 3,000 people, it has grown to be one of Scotland's premier lifestyle events, set up in over 2 acres of marquees, now attracting in excess of 21,000 people. 2009 is Scotland's Year of Homecoming and Dundee Flower & Food Festival's line-up very much reflects this theme, bringing you the best in food, horticulture and Scottish entertainment.

Flybe celebrates first birthday flying from Dundee by operating Scotland's most punctual air service
Release Date: 20 May 2009
New statistics released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) show that Flybe's Dundee to Birmingham service, operated by franchise partner Loganair, is Scotland's most punctual air link. As Flybe celebrates its first anniversary tomorrow (Thursday, May 21) of providing air services from Dundee, the CAA data for the year ending December 31, 2008, shows that 93.7% of flights between Dundee and Birmingham were on time. This compares to the UK average of just 77%.

Games Centre Team Appointed
Release Date: 18 May 2009
Abertay University has appointed the project team who will be responsible for creating the UK's first centre of excellence in computer games education. The University secured £3 million of investment from the Scottish Government earlier this year to establish the centre of excellence, based on its world-leading courses in computer games technology and computer arts.

Alison Stephens at The Links Hotel, Montrose
Release Date: 13 May 2009
Our June concert offers something different and rather special: a rare chance to become acquainted with the gentle charms of the classical mandolin. Also a singer and trumpeter Alison Stephens knew from an early age that she wanted to play the mandolin. She was the first graduate of the instrument at Trinity College of Music in London and became tutor there upon graduation, developing a course of study which now attracts pupils from far and wide.

Dundee Waterfront
Release Date: 24 Apr 2009
A key stage in the multi-million pound transformation of Dundee's waterfront could be underway within weeks if councillors back the move next week. Members of the city development and policy and resources committees will be asked to approve the £20m, five year third phase of the project, including imminent work to install a £3m storm water tank.

New £27 Million Bioenergy Centre
Release Date: 02 Apr 2009
SCRI and the University of Dundee will play a key role in a new £27 million Sustainable Bioenergy Centre announced by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The £27M BBSRC Sustainable Bioenergy Centre has been launched to provide the science to underpin and develop the important and emerging UK sustainable bioenergy sector and to replace the petrol in our cars with fuels derived from plants. It is the biggest ever single UK public investment in the field.