Apex Hotels Launch New Corporate Loyalty Programme
Release Date: 04 Aug 2011
The Apex Hotels group with 7 hotels across Edinburgh, Dundee and London have recently launched their new corporate loyalty programme in their Scottish Hotels through Inspire Loyalty.

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.

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.

Next step at Waterfront
Release Date: 26 Jul 2011
The next step in the multi-million pound transformation of Dundee's waterfront could get the green light next week. Councillors on the Recess Sub-Committee will be asked to approve a ?11.345 million tender for a three year contract for the removal and replacement of the Tay Road Bridge Northern Ramp and the construction of the new Northern Boulevard.

Retirement of Professor Bernard King CBE, University of Abertay Dundee
Release Date: 26 Jul 2011
The University of Abertay Dundee wishes to confirm the retirement of its Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bernard King CBE. The University is pleased to announce that all legal claims between the University and Professor King have been withdrawn and all outstanding issues between the two parties have been resolved.

Martin Boyle Appointed to ABPCO Executive Committee
Release Date: 26 Jul 2011
Following the success of the recent Summer Summit held in Belfast, the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has appointed Martin Boyle, Sales Director for Congrex UK onto its new executive committee.

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.

Day Delegate Rate at Forbes of Kingennie
Release Date: 24 Jun 2011
Whether you require a special business retreat offering quiet seclusion and unique ambience or you are hosting a major conference or a serious team-building exercise, Forbes of Kingennie provides a real opportunity for success.

Out of this World - Discovery Space Shuttle Crew to give Public Presentation at the University of Abertay Dundee
Release Date: 21 Jun 2011
The crew members of the Discovery Space Shuttle will be giving a public presentation at the University of Abertay Dundee on Friday 8th July at 10am.

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.

Waterfront Road Realignment
Release Date: 01 Jun 2011
Work on a £500,000 project to realign one of the major routes through Dundee Waterfront starts later this month. The next phase in the multi million pound transformation of the city's Central Waterfront will see South Marketgait re-aligned at its junction with Commercial Street. Starting on June 14, the work, which is fundamental to delivering the waterfront vision, will be completed in the autumn.

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.

BBC Proms at Caird Hall, Dundee
Release Date: 25 May 2011
Last Nights Celebration in Scotland. Britain's favourite tenor Alfie Boe comes straight from the West End to headline the Scottish finale to this year's BBC Proms joining the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a spectacular event broadcast live from Dundee. Conducted by Stephen Bell the SSO will lead this feast of music, introduced by Radio Scotland's Kaye Adams and Jamie McDougall.

Meeting & Conference Incentive at The Landmark Hotel, Dundee
Release Date: 25 May 2011
Receive Marks & Spencer Vouchers when you book a meeting or conference at The Landmark Hotel, Dundee by the end of July 2011* The perfect venue for Breakfast Meetings, Full Day Conferences, Team Building Days, Private Drinks Receptions, Dinners & more..... The perfect venue for Breakfast Meetings, Full Day Conferences, Team Building Days, Private Drinks Receptions, Dinners & more.....

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.

Director Appointed to 'V&A at Dundee' Project
Release Date: 21 Apr 2011
Mr Philip Long has been appointed as the Director of the V&A at Dundee. Mr Long is currently Senior Curator of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and leads the National Galleries of Scotland's Artist Rooms project. As Director of the V&A at Dundee he will lead the project to establish an international centre for design on the banks of the River Tay. 'I am delighted that we have been able to appoint Philip Long as Director for the V&A at Dundee,' said Lesley Knox, Chair of Design Dundee Ltd, the company delivering the V&A at Dundee.

UNESCO Creative City Status
Release Date: 20 Apr 2011
Dundee could be set to join a global network of creative cities. Councillors will be asked on Monday (April 25) to agree to a bid being made for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) Creative City Status in Media Arts. The city development committee will hear that the network has 27 members across the world, with the category of media arts only currently represented by Lyon. Cllr Will Dawson, committee convener said: "There would be many benefits for Dundee that would follow from the attainment of this prestigious status."

Cara Tolmie / Nina Rhode Exhibition at DCA
Release Date: 16 Apr 2011
Dundee Contemporary Arts is excited to present new and recent works by Cara Tolmie and Nina Rhode. This will be a rare opportunity to see the work of these two artists within Scotland.

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.

The Devil is in the Detail
Release Date: 28 Mar 2011
Whether it's a large scale conference or an intimate event organising any kind of formal get together is a massive undertaking. Business Tourism Manager of Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau Karen Tocher works with conference and event organisers as well as with venue owners and managers and recommends that both sides make sure all the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed to ensure a successful event from everyone's perspective. "It should go without saying that attention to detail is crucial to success," says Karen.

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.

Tartan Day Holiday Fun for all the Family
Release Date: 21 Mar 2011
Tartan Day Angus 2011 will launch at the start of the school Easter break from April 1 to 10 with a calendar of nearly 40 events for all the family.

Dundee Looks Set to Benefit from a Cash Injection as part of a Recent £14.3m Investment of European Funding
Release Date: 21 Mar 2011
The Scottish Government announced support for a number of projects it says will help to sustain the economic recovery. In Dundee £2million has been given to the city council to look at an Integrated Transport Hub at the city's railway station.

Waterfront Work
Release Date: 21 Mar 2011
The next step in the multi million pound transformation of Dundee's waterfront could get the green light next week. Councillors will be asked to approve a £598,000 tender for work in Union Street, Dock Street, Yeaman Shore and Whitehall Crescent.

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.

Importance of New Media Channels in Conference Promotion
Release Date: 15 Mar 2011
With communication progressing at such a rapid rate, breaking news is now appearing on the likes of Twitter before the world's news channels have heard a whisper of it. For conference and event organisers, the use of social media to 'spread the word' is an invaluable tool - helping them to attract as many delegates as possible. Karen Tocher, Business Tourism Manager at Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau says that in the current competitive marketplace, it's imperative for conference organisers to utilise these new media channels to stay ahead of the game

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.

Masterclasses at Hospitalfield
Release Date: 09 Feb 2011
Hospitalfield's new events and audience development officer Rebecca Westguard has already made an impact. Since taking up her part time position in late December she has developed a series of new residential masterclasses for the coming season covering a range of topics including bookmaking, photography, life drawing and woodcuts.

New 'Food For Thought' Day Delegate Package at West Park
Release Date: 09 Feb 2011
West Park is renowned for its home-style cooking and afternoon home baking therefore the idea of designing our Promotional Day Delegate Package around what our delegates love, at an affordable price, was perfect.

Discovery Point - Testimonials from Conference Organisers
Release Date: 04 Feb 2011
Have a look at what conference organisers have to say about Discovery Point.

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 Night Dinner & Speaker at Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort
Release Date: 10 Jan 2011
Why not make a weekend of it and stay in one of our fabulous lodges, includes breakfast each morning in our Waterside Restaurant and Burns Night Dinner on the Saturday.

Balancing the Budget
Release Date: 05 Jan 2011
Creating a conference budget is really a balancing act, says Karen Tocher, Manager of Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau. "Setting out the expected income, expenditure and any in-kind or sponsorship support will let the conference organiser see whether the event is set to break even, make a profit or more worryingly, a loss." The main goal of the conference organiser is to break even, so it?s crucial once the budget has been set and agreed, it must become the keystone around which all decisions are made.

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.

3D Dundee Waterfront plans on show to the public
Release Date: 09 Nov 2010
Dundee's future will be put on show to the public in glorious 3D this Wednesday (10 November) as part of the Dundee Science Festival, showing how the Waterfront plans will transform Tayside.

Wine Tasting Supper and Sir Walter Scott
Release Date: 07 Nov 2010
A superb opportunity to sample first class food and wine in the historic ambience of one of Scotland's most atmospheric historic environments ? takes place at Hospitalfield, Arbroath on Friday (12 Nov) when Friends of Hospitalfield and their guests gather for a wine tasting supper.

Ambassadors Celebrate 10 Years at Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau Ambassador Evening
Release Date: 04 Nov 2010
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau will hold its tenth annual Ambassador Evening tonight (Thursday 4 November 2010) at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa in Angus. Since its launch in 2000, the Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau Ambassador Programme has helped to secure 125 conferences and meetings, generating over ?19 million to the local economy.

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.

Dundee Rep Nominated for 3 Theatre Awards!
Release Date: 14 Oct 2010
It has been announced that Dundee Rep Theatre has been nominated for three Theatrical Management Association (TMA) annual Theatre awards celebrating the very best of British theatre from around the UK. TMA members include repertory and producing theatres, arts centres, touring companies and venues, major national companies and independent producers, opera and dance companies and associated businesses.

Dundee and Angus Convention Bureau Announces ?1 Million Economic Benefit for Local Economy
Release Date: 04 Oct 2010
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau announce today that five major conferences held in Dundee & Angus during September have generated over £1.3 million economic benefit for the local economy.

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.

Apex Hotels Wins AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2010-2011
Release Date: 29 Sep 2010
Apex Hotels received national acclaim when it was named Small Hotel Group of the year at the AA Hospitality Awards 2010 - 2011. The AA, celebrating the best in hospitality, held the glamorous black-tie ceremony, hosted by journalist and TV Presenter Penny Smith, at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 27th September.

Going Back to their Roots!
Release Date: 26 Sep 2010
Family history researchers from across the UK - and several from much further afield - have been finding out about their Angus and Dundee ancestors at various events being held during the Angus & Dundee Roots Festival 2010.

Events at Dundee Science Centre: Exclusive Offer on Venue Hire for Limited Time Only
Release Date: 24 Sep 2010
This winter at Dundee Science Centre we have an exclusive offer on half day venue hire. Throughout October and November 2010 you can hire our auditorium (morning or afternoon) for a reduced price of £150.00 (excluding VAT). Our auditorium, situated on the ground floor of the centre, includes all AV for seminars and presentations, has a static lectern and holds up to 50 people comfortably.

The Romans Return to Angus
Release Date: 24 Sep 2010
Watch out! Having failed in their attempts to conquer the Picts who lived in and around Angus almost two thousand years ago, a select band of Roman Centurions will be returning to the Brechin area on Saturday October 2 and Sunday October 3 to spend the weekend at Pictavia, the centre for Pictish Heritage.

VisitScotland Appoints New Chief Executive
Release Date: 23 Sep 2010
VisitScotland has announced the appointment of Malcolm Roughead, OBE, as its new Chief Executive, along with a restructuring of senior staff to create annual savings of £335,000. Representing a saving of more than £1.3 million over the course of the next four year spending review, efficiencies will include cutting the number of directors in the organisation from six to four and investing savings in marketing Scotland. Malcolm has been Director of Marketing at the organisation since 2001 and has been acting Chief Executive since June

A Doll's House at Dundee Rep Theatre
Release Date: 20 Sep 2010
Dundee Rep Ensemble presents A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen a tale of deception that caused controversy when first published and has been referred to as the first true feminist play. This new version by Samuel Adamson is directed by award-winning director Jemima Levick and designed by Alex Lowde.

West Park - The Perfect Venue for your Most Important Events
Release Date: 20 Sep 2010
At West Park we pride ourselves on being Dundee's finest conference and events venue and think you will agree we are the perfect place to hold your professional event or special celebration. 2010/2011 Day Delegate Packages from £35 per person and small meeting room hire from £90 per day.

Glentrek - Walking and Biking Scotland
Release Date: 20 Sep 2010
Glentrek offers walking holidays, biking holidays, weekends and days out in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park area. We want you to enjoy this fantastic part of Scotland! Why not try something new in the outdoors? Choose from 'women only' navigation courses, winter walking skills, mountain biking for beginner days, yoga and walking weekends .... just because you haven't done it before doesn't mean you can't!

Hospitalfield Attracts Hundreds at Doors Open Days
Release Date: 20 Sep 2010
Doors Open Day at Hospitalfield in September was an overwhelming success with well over 200 visitors and a 100% positive response. 84% of attendees rated their visit "excellent". The rest rated it "good". Visitors steadily streamed through the doors taking this special opportunity to see the historic house and international artists' residency in Arbroath which has inspired almost every major artist in Scotland over the last century or more.

Digital Arts Festival NEoN Reveals the First of its Confirmed Speakers
Release Date: 20 Sep 2010
International digital arts festival, NEoN announces an impressive line-up of speakers taking part in the two day conference event.

New Waterfront Junction to Open
Release Date: 09 Sep 2010
Work on realigning the on/off ramps at the Tay Road Bridge is ahead of schedule with a new junction coming into operation weeks before it was due. The new junction, at the foot of the widened off ramp adjacent to Tayside House, will allow drivers to turn right as well as left after a gap was created in the central reservation.

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.

Proms Last Night Celebration in Scotland
Release Date: 01 Sep 2010
Music fans looking for a traditional treat are being invited to Dundee City Square for the Proms Last Night celebrations in Scotland. The event will be beamed live onto a big screen on Saturday September 11 and features superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti, soprano Lesley Garrett, guitarist Paul Galbraith, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Garry Walker, and the specially assembled Dundee Proms Chorus.

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'.

Hilton Dundee Appoints Stuart Cran as New General Manager
Release Date: 30 Aug 2010
Hilton Dundee has appointed hospitality professional Stuart Cran as its new general manager, leading the hotel's 120-strong workforce. In his new role, Cran will manage the day-to-day activities of the 129-room hotel, which is located on the banks of the River Tay in Dundee's city centre. This will include supervision of Hilton Dundee's hospitality staff across all areas and divisions including food and beverage, front desk, housekeeping and conference and banqueting.

Controlling Intellectual Property 'Vital for Business Success' says Nokia expert
Release Date: 29 Aug 2010
Businesses of all sectors and sizes must understand the risks of not having a proper plan for controlling and managing their intellectual property (IP), according to Louise Pentland, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Nokia.

Celebrating 21 Years of the Angus Archives
Release Date: 26 Aug 2010
This year's Angus and Dundee Roots Festival will include a very special occasion - the 21st anniversary of the establishment of the Angus Archives, home to 800 years of documentation relating to the people and places of Angus.

Google, Nokia and Sony speakers confirmed for Abertay creative industries conference
Release Date: 25 Aug 2010
Senior experts from Google, Nokia and Sony are confirmed to speak at an innovative new creative industries and computer games conference at the University of Abertay Dundee, to outline how businesses can plan for future success.

Angus & Dundee Roots Festival Branches Out
Release Date: 25 Aug 2010
The official programme is now available for the 2010 Angus and Dundee Roots Festival - and promises a wealth of practical help and advice for anyone keen to follow the lead of celebrities such as Monty Don, Rupert Everett, Dervla Kirwin and Bruce Forsyth by finding out more about their ancestors and, in the process, discovering who they are rather than who they thought they were!

Thousands of Pounds Granted to Local Tourism Innovations
Release Date: 24 Aug 2010
Several businesses and organisations in the Angus and Dundee area are one step closer to transforming their innovative, tourism-related ideas into reality thanks to their share of the latest round of funding from the Innovation and Development Fund.

V&A at Dundee: Making it Happen - Exhibition of Short-Listed Designs
Release Date: 24 Aug 2010
An exhibition of models and design concepts for the V&A at Dundee will be held at the University of Abertay Dundee from September 29. The 'V&A at Dundee - Making it Happen' exhibition will feature work from the six shortlisted teams of world-class architects and designers who have put forward outstanding ideas for a landmark building that will house the V&A at Dundee and dominate Dundee's waterfront.

Going the Extra Mile for a Memorable Experience
Release Date: 23 Aug 2010
The top priority for any conference organiser is to give delegates the best experience possible. From the moment they touchdown in the conference host country to the time they set their head on their pillow in their hotel room, it is essential that all aspects live up to their expectations. Whilst airport delays, volcanic ash clouds and the weather are outwith the organisers control, creating a conference programme which gives delegates the opportunity to learn new and valuable information, be entertained, relax and mingle with other like-minded people are within their control.

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.

Project Management Makes Conference Perfect
Release Date: 09 Aug 2010
Conference organisers have one key objective - to attract as many delegates to attend their event. To achieve this it is essential that the conference explores interesting and enticing topics, includes enthralling keynote speakers and provides an environment that encourages the sharing of information, debate and interaction with other like-minded people.

Christmas At Discovery Quay Table Table
Release Date: 04 Aug 2010
Due to the success of our festive celebrations of 2009, preparations are already underway to ensure that this coming Christmas is our most memorable yet!

Book your Festive Party at The Landmark Hotel
Release Date: 27 Jul 2010
We would like to invite you to celebrate the Christmas party season in 2010 at The Landmark; Dundee's newest and most exciting four star Hotel!

Angus in August
Release Date: 26 Jul 2010
The summer holidays are now in full swing and, whether you're looking for places to go and things to do close to home or are visiting Angus, there's lots to choose from. From famous historical sites to specially-built visitor attractions to traditional seaside fun to walks in stunning countryside, there's something for everyone.

Programme Announced for Angus & Dundee Roots Festival 2010
Release Date: 23 Jul 2010
This year's Angus and Dundee Roots Festival will run from Thursday, September 23 until Monday, September 27 and will consist of a long weekend packed full of events devoted to assisting family historians with ancestral links to the east coast of Scotland.

New jobs for Dundee Games Industry from £5m Abertay Investment Project
Release Date: 14 Jul 2010
Hundreds of jobs are expected to be created in the UK's computer games industry, in new and existing businesses, following the launch today of a novel multi-million pound investment project to be run by Abertay University.

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.

Provost Praises Arbroath's Seafront Spectacular
Release Date: 31 May 2010
Less than five years after the first Seafront Spectacular was held in Arbroath, the organisers, Arbroath Events, were awarded with the title 'Angus Tourism Ambassador' at the 2009 Angus Ambassador Awards.

Major Conference Coup for Dundee
Release Date: 27 May 2010
Scientists studying some of the world's most important cash crops are to converge on Dundee this autumn as the city beat the rest of the world to host the 7th Annual Solanaceae Conference, SOL2010. Over 300 world-leaders in research work on potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and aubergines from all over the globe, including Asia, Australia and North America, will gather at the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa from 5 to 9 September 2010 to attend the event.

Celebrate National Family Week By Tracing Your Family Tree
Release Date: 24 May 2010
As part of a programme of family history taster sessions at must-visit venues across Angus and Dundee, Tayroots will be providing free assistance with ancestral research at Glamis Castle on Thursday, June 3, 2010. During the one-day event, the Tayroots team will be helping visitors to Glamis Castle find out more about previous generations of their family and the lives they led - which is very apt as the event is taking place during National Family Week.

Corporate Breakfast at Caird Hall, Dundee
Release Date: 19 May 2010
On Wednesday 12th May 2010, Prestige Scotland held their first complimentary breakfast venue showcase in Dundee at Caird Hall. This is the second of the venues that Prestige Scotland are now working with in Dundee, Discovery Point being the first, and the purpose of the event was to introduce the team at Prestige to the business community of Dundee, and to answer any questions guests may have.

New General Manager Mike Metcalfe .. delighted to be back in the City
Release Date: 19 May 2010
After 8 years in various regional roles across the UK hotelier Mike Metcalfe former Chair of Angus and Dundee Tourist Board is back in Dundee as the new General Manager at the Landmark Hotel. Most recently working with Hilton Worldwide at the Treetops Hotel in Aberdeen Mike lives in Newport on Tay with his wife Kate, two sons Ben and Robert and not least he says his two black Labradors.

Vision Sound & Light Install HD Cinema at Webster Theatre, Arbroath
Release Date: 18 May 2010
Vision Sound and Light are proud to have fitted out Webster Theatre in Arbroath with a HD (high definition) cinema solution to allow community cinema to brought to the area. The Panasonic widescreen high definition projector will display a true HD image from the professional Denon BluRay player through fibre optic connections onto a large screen which fills the stage of the Webster Theatre.

Race to the Pole - Terra Nova Centenary Exhibition at Discovery Point
Release Date: 18 May 2010
Scott's race to the South Pole against Norwegian, Roald Amundsen is one of the most famous stories in the history of exploration. 2010 is the centenary of the beginning of Captain Scott's fateful National Antarctic Expedition of 1910-12 aboard the Terra Nova. To mark the occasion, Dundee Heritage Trust is producing a special exhibition of photographs and objects from its collections, many of which have never been publicly displayed before. The show will feature stunning images of the Terra Nova, sledging parties, penguins and seals, vast icebergs, life in the hut at Cape Evans and portraits of the men including highly emotional photographs of the Polar party at the South Pole.

Kirrie Fair Brings Family and Local History to Life
Release Date: 17 May 2010
Family trees gained more branches, long-lost relatives were discovered, graves of ancestors were uncovered and tales of life in Angus in days gone by were swapped at the first Tayroots Local History and Genealogy Fair, which was held in Kirriemuir on May 15. The Fair, which was held by Tayroots in partnership with Barrie 2010, was attended by a steady stream of visitors from far and near, including a family historian from Alberta, Canada.

The Unicorn Singers Present 'Iolanthe' at HM Frigate Unicorn
Release Date: 14 May 2010
The newly-named 'Unicorn Singers' under their inimitable leader James Tonner present IOLANTHE, the latest in a long-running series of Gilbert & Sullivan staged onboard Unicorn. There will be a programme of music beforehand, from 7.00 pm.

Free Carbon Trust Workshop at Hilton Dundee
Release Date: 14 May 2010
This free workshop is designed to assist businesses to reduce their energy costs. Learn how to reduce your energy bills and become more energy efficient in your working practices. Realise real business benefits.

Tourism Intelligence Scotland Launches New Industry Products
Release Date: 13 May 2010
Tourism Intelligence Scotland, a joint venture developed by Scottish Enterprise, Highlands & Islands Enterprise and VisitScotland - in partnership with the tourism industry - to stimulate growth and innovation in tourism, has launched a brand new, fully interactive website, plus the latest guide in the 'Opportunities for Growth' series, Golf Tourism.

Day Delegate Rate at Forbes of Kingennie
Release Date: 12 May 2010
Whether you require a special business retreat offering quiet seclusion and unique ambience or you are hosting a major conference or a serious team-building exercise, Forbes of Kingennie provides a real opportunity for success.

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.

Sweeney Todd at Dundee Rep Theatre
Release Date: 21 Apr 2010
Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York. Don't miss this extraordinary tale of revenge and obsession in Stephen Sondheim's musical about the world's most infamous barber, Sweeney Todd. Returning to the greedy streets of London after being wrongly exiled, Sweeney is gripped by revenge, blinded by rage and desperate for the throat of Judge Turpin who ravaged his wife after unjustly sending him away.

Prestige Scotland Secures Contract with Discovery Point
Release Date: 20 Apr 2010
Prestige Scotland, a leading provider of venue catering and event management services, has secured a contract with Discovery Point, part of the Dundee Heritage Trust, to provide catering, retail and hospitality services. The five year contract, which commenced at the beginning of April sees Prestige Scotland providing services to the venue's day visitor restaurant, offering freshly baked products and locally sourced produce to the 2,000 visitors that pass through the venue each week.

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!

Sustainable Tourism Workshop - Dundee
Release Date: 06 Apr 2010
The aim of the workshops is to promote business growth through the encouragement of sustainable business practices. Aimed at small to medium-sized businesses across all sectors from bed and breakfasts, historic houses and visitor attractions, these free events are designed to develop a greater understanding and awareness of sustainable tourism and its benefits.

Day Delegate Rate at Forbes of Kingennie
Release Date: 01 Apr 2010
Whether you require a special business retreat offering quiet seclusion and unique ambience or you are hosting a major conference or a serious team-building exercise, Forbes of Kingennie provides a real opportunity for success.

Countdown to Tartan Day!
Release Date: 29 Mar 2010
The 2010 Tartan Day countdown has begun! With the start of the celebrations only days away, the final touches are being made to the host of Tartan Day Angus events which will be happening across the county from April 2 until April 10.

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.

Local Leading Tourist Resort Wins First Scottish Conference
Release Date: 17 Mar 2010
Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort has been chosen to host the first ever Scottish Conference for the UK's leading self catering specialist Hoseasons. Over a million people each year choose Hoseasons to book there UK holiday and with over 12,000 places to stay this is easy to see why.

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.

Dundee Heritage Discovery Whisky, Wine and Port Offer
Release Date: 26 Feb 2010
Shop at the Point offers a range of bespoke gifts not to be found within the High Street. We have a limited edition whisky which is only available at exclusive venues. Discovery Point shop has a selection of Tullibardine Whiskies starting from £34.99. The Discovery Whisky, Wine and Port comes with its own piece of history, a bit of Discovery wood removed during the restoration project.

Outdoors Tourism in Dundee and Angus
Release Date: 25 Feb 2010
Lovers of the great outdoor are truly blessed in Angus - from remote glens to rugged cliffs those with a spirit of adventure will find excitement aplenty in this most diverse of counties. The inspiring Angus landscape is enjoyed by both visitors and local people alike, and is one of the prime assets of the county. From rock climbing and wild camping to cycling and skiing, there are an extensive range of outdoor activities that appeal to all ages and interests in Angus.

The BTU Makes It Even Easier
Release Date: 23 Feb 2010
With more and more businesses researching and booking their venues online, VisitScotland's Business Tourism Unit has today (23 February 2010) unveiled a new website, conventionscotland.com to complement the recently launched brochure, MeetScotland. Together, these two provide conference and event planners with comprehensive information and easier access to Scotland's superb and diverse conferencing portfolio.

Dundee Heritage Trust - Drinks Receptions
Release Date: 16 Feb 2010
Dundee Heritage Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the guardianship, preservation, and portrayal of Dundee's Heritage in ways that educate, inspire and enlighten current and future generations. The Trust has the responsibility for the ongoing preservation and restoration of the internationally important Royal Research Ship Discovery, and Verdant Works, one of the nation's most important textile museums.

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.

New Events to Add Extra Colour to Tartan Day Celebrations
Release Date: 16 Feb 2010
Three exciting new events have just been added to the Tartan Day Angus 2010 calendar - a film festival, a fashion show and a talent competition. The JM Barrie Film Day will be held at the Webster Theatre in Arbroath on Wednesday, April 7.

Hospitalfield Poised to Launch Radical New Strategy
Release Date: 10 Feb 2010
Hospitalfield, Arbroath's residential art centre of international standing s is poised to launch its new plans for the future at a high profile event in March with guest speaker Sir Mark Jones, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Sir Mark is at the forefront of the exciting initiative to bring a satellite of the V&A to a new building on Dundee's waterfront.

Getting It Right - Choosing The Perfect Conference Venue
Release Date: 08 Feb 2010
As one of the most important ingredients to a successful conference, choosing the right venue is a task that cannot be taken lightly. From the size of the room to the catering, lighting and audio visual facilities, there are a myriad of factors to consider. According to Karen Tocher, Business Tourism Manager for Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau the only way conference organisers can ensure they make the right venue choice is to carry out site visits.

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.

Gardyne's Land Picks Up Award
Release Date: 05 Feb 2010
The team behind the conservation of one of only a handful of recognisably ancient urban buildings left in Scotland has picked up another award. Tayside Buildings Preservation Trust and Dundee City Council were recognised in the Royal Town Planning Institute's (RTPI) Planning Awards, scooping the UK heritage category for their work at Gardyne's Land. The complex of five historic buildings situated within an outstanding conservation area in the centre of Dundee, includes a merchant's house built around 1560 and is the only complete domestic building surviving from the time when Dundee was Scotland's second city.

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.

It's an A for the Caird Hall
Release Date: 20 Jan 2010
It is official the Caird Hall is now a Grade A listed building as confirmed by Historic Scotland as part of their Theatres Thematic Study 2008/9. This re-designation from Grade B to A more closely reflects the special architectural/historic interest of the building. Quote Councillor Duncan: "I am delighted the Caird Hall is now recognised as Grade A listed as it is a wonderful building".

Dundee Railway Station
Release Date: 19 Jan 2010
Design work for a replacement railway bridge east of Dundee Station will now also incorporate plans for a new station entrance complex in front of the existing station building. This innovative approach has been agreed to minimise disruption and get the best value for public money.

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.

Half Day Delegate Offer at West Park
Release Date: 15 Jan 2010
Needing a Change? Get out the office and discover an exchange of ideas.

Winter Day Delegate Offer at West Park
Release Date: 15 Jan 2010
Book this offer and then another within 3 months and get a further 10% off new booking.

Marketing Your Conference The New Media Way
Release Date: 15 Jan 2010
With modern technology advancing at an ever increasing rate, conference organisers can no longer solely rest on the more traditional methods of advertising and word-of mouth to promote their event. New media should be a strong consideration to stay ahead of the game explains Karen Tocher, Business Tourism Manager at Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau. "Conference organisers should use a variety of methods to get the word out about their event where applicable", says Karen.

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.

Corporate Hospitality - The Senior Open Championship Carnoustie 2010
Release Date: 11 Jan 2010
Directly after the 139th Open Championship at St Andrews, world-renowned players will battle it out in the Senior Open Championship on one of the World's most challenging Golf Courses at Carnoustie. Hospitality Days in our Balconied Suites offer unprecedented views of the Championship Course and are available from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th July.

V&A at Dundee
Release Date: 11 Jan 2010
"The V&A at Dundee", a new centre of 21st century design for Scotland and the world, will occupy a prime site at the heart of Dundee's redeveloped waterfront. An international architectural competition is being launched to deliver a landmark building for the centre, which will sit just to the south of Craig Harbour on a site to be created out into the River Tay.

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.

Tourism-Related Businesses urged to take the Initiative
Release Date: 05 Jan 2010
Applications are currently being sought for the latest round of grants from the Innovation and Development Fund, which funds inventive tourism-boosting projects in Angus and Dundee. The Innovation and Development Fund is jointly-funded by Destination Dundee and Angus and Dundee Tourism Partnership. The Fund is open to businesses, partnerships, community organisations and private individuals and considerable sums are available.

The John Turville Trio at The Links Hotel, Montrose
Release Date: 05 Jan 2010
As recent winners of the coveted 'Promoter's Choice' award, The John Turville trio are increasingly recognized as one of the leading contemporary jazz trios in the UK. Many of the Jazz Clubs in the UK regard this band as the most entertaining band they have on the circuit.

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.

Angus Glens Walking Festival Joins in with JM Barrie Celebrations
Release Date: 16 Nov 2009
The 2010 Angus Glens Walking Festival, which runs from June 3 until June 6, 2010, will feature two new walks celebrating one of the best-known sons of the county of Angus, JM Barrie, creator of Peter Pan.

Have a Marvelus Time this Christmas
Release Date: 05 Nov 2009
Whether your need is simply for a reliable, no nonsense a-v provider, offering the keenest prices, allied to exemplary standards of customer care or the planning and delivery of an important annual event, Marvelus would be delighted to help.

Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau Urges Local Businesses and Bureau Partners to Attend Business Tourism Conference
Release Date: 22 Oct 2009
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau is inviting local businesses and Bureau members from throughout the area to attend the annual Scottish Enterprise Business Tourism Conference 2009.

Success of 2009 Angus Glens Walking Festival Confirmed
Release Date: 19 Oct 2009
Figures just published reveal that the Angus Glens Walking Festival 2009 was a resounding success. From more walks being undertaken than ever before, to increased visitor spend, to higher numbers of people from outwith the local area staying overnight in Angus, the statistics back up the early indications that the Angus Glens Walking Festival 2009 was one of the best ever.

Sheer Indulgence Evening at the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
Release Date: 02 Oct 2009
Our third annual Evening of Sheer Indulgence will be taking place on Thursday 12th November at 7pm at the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa.

Romans About To Invade Pictavia!
Release Date: 28 Sep 2009
A small legion of Roman soldiers and their followers have apparently been spotted marching towards Brechin, where rumour has it they will be setting up camp at Pictavia Visitor Centre over the weekend of October 3 and 4!

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.

Quirky Requests
Release Date: 15 Sep 2009
In the hospitality world, the customer is always right, but what lengths are event organisers willing to go to please their guests? Rearranging a conference's location to avoid a ghost, serving football-associated half-time snacks at a corporate event - requests from guests and clients are at times, bizarre and colourful.

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!

West Park's Autumn Day Delegate Offer
Release Date: 10 Sep 2009
As you arrive in the morning, enjoy a Bacon Croissant with your tea/coffee and look at what else you get.

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.

The Search For The Next Angus Stars!
Release Date: 07 Sep 2009
Do you know an Angus star? Nominations are now open for the Angus Ambassador Awards 2009, which celebrate the outstanding achievements, talent and enterprise of the people, the communities, the businesses and the young people of Angus.

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.

Vision Sound and Light Supporting Education and Biotech Industries Events
Release Date: 15 Jul 2009
Dundee based audiovisual installation and events company Vision Sound and Light have had a busy few months having just completed a round of audiovisual event support in the Caird Hall for University of Dundee, University of Abertay and Dundee College and also supported the Bio Dundee conference.

Finding the Right Time For Your Conference
Release Date: 08 Jul 2009
Finding the right key note speakers, venue and theme are key factors to consider for a successful conference, but knowing the right time to hold your conference can be equally as important.

Video Conferencing - Making Life Easier for Delegates
Release Date: 02 Jul 2009
Transport commodities have made today's world a lot smaller, but persuading delegates to attend your conference in a far-off location can still be difficult, particularly when they have family or business commitments.

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

A Grand Scottish Prom at Glamis Castle
Release Date: 11 Jun 2009
A night at the proms at Glamis Castle will remain a treasured memory with your guest long after the event.

Delegate Expenditure in Dundee and Angus Breaks the £10m barrier
Release Date: 03 Jun 2009
Delegate expenditure in Dundee and Angus is in excess of £10 million. During 2008 expenditure by delegates rose by 1.6%.

Experience Scotland
Release Date: 27 May 2009
Holiday on your own doorstep - that's the message this year as many people seek out short breaks.

Special Offers and Graduation Lunches at West Park
Release Date: 26 May 2009
West park is wanting to give its customers a free gift if they bring their next meeting/conference to us in June and/or July 2009.

Hilton Dundee Launches Discount Offer for Summer Gatherings
Release Date: 22 May 2009
Dundee businesses are being invited to make use of newly refurbished meeting and conference facilities at Hilton Dundee with a special summer offer, available between 1st June and 31st August 2009. The sizzling summer package is £24 per delegate and includes room hire, two servings of tea or coffee, a buffet lunch in the Riverfront Bar and Grill or working lunch in the comfort of your conference room as well as all stationery, screens, mineral water and mints.

Special Rates at Carnoustie Golf Hotel
Release Date: 21 May 2009
The Carnoustie Golf Hotel are delighted to offer the following discounts to DACB's Ambassadors. 30% off 24 Hour Delegate Rates for new events held between 1st November 09 & 23rd December 09 (must be confirmed & contracted by 31st July 09).

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.

Christmas Party Nights at Discovery Point
Release Date: 08 May 2009
Kick off your festive season with a great night out at Discovery Point, Dundee. Get your Christmas celebrations started at Dundee's unique venue. Christmas party nights offer you and your guests an evening of fabulous food, fun and laughter - and who knows you may even get the chance to dance with Santa!

Complimentary Drinks Reception on board RRS Discovery
Release Date: 08 May 2009
We are delighted to offer your conference a complimentary drinks reception (glass of wine/soft drink and canapes) served aboard Captain Scott's historic ship RRS Discovery. Conferences at Verdant Works will enjoy their drinks reception in the Social History Gallery.

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.

World Schools Debating Championships
Release Date: 23 Apr 2009
Dundee could be in line for a £1m windfall after the city was chosen to host the 2011 World Schools Debating Championships Debaters from 35 countries aged between 16 and 18 years old will spend 10 nights in the city in August 2011. Dundee City Council's economic development committee backed the bid by setting aside £5000 to help bring the competition to Dundee.

Key Note Speakers Announced for UNESCO Water Law Conference 2009
Release Date: 13 Apr 2009
The organisers of a two day water law conference at Dundee University's UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science have announced the key speakers for the event, which will be held on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 September 2009. The conference on Water Utilities and Law: Current Trends and Development will feature four key note speakers; Professor Tony Prosser, Mr Miguel Solanes, Dr Jackie Dugard, and Mr Gordon Downie.

Does this Conference Have Relevance to Your Departmental Activities or Area of Expertise?
Release Date: 10 Apr 2009
The convention bureau, as part of the International Congress & Convention Association community, receive regular notification of associations and societies sourcing a host destination and expert to host their next open "year" conference. A flavour of these are included below and we would encourage you to review and let us know if you would like make an expression of interest or bid to the relevant body.

9th Annual BioDundee International Conference 2009
Release Date: 09 Apr 2009
Focusing on the Future - tomorrow's world of biotechnology. The 2009 BioDundee conference will bring together a panel of international experts, tailored to include representatives from both the academic and commercial communities willing to discuss emerging capabilties in the field of biotechnology within the following sessions: * New Pathways for Drug Discovery * The Future of Personalised Medicine * Market Driven Innovation * Investor Strategies

Making the Most of Your Convention Bureau
Release Date: 09 Apr 2009
Organising a conference is a challenging prospect, particularly if you are new to the experience. That's why cities all over the UK have convention bureaux with teams of destination experts on hand to offer support and advice for conference organisers. Some bureaux have an extensive ambassador programme designed to help those who are bidding for, organising or hosting conferences in their specific area of expertise. Approaching a bureau for assistance is the first step in the right direction, but do you know how to make the most of the services they provide?

Looking For A Photographer?
Release Date: 08 Apr 2009
Graham Hood Photography is based in Tayside and as a passionate photographer Graham believes in giving all clients 100% commitment and satisfaction in aspiring to their needs and requirements. From covering an event in documentary style, capturing the formal aspects of a special occasion, creating an overview of your Conference or Meeting or giving your location a photographic update you can be assured Graham is constantly looking for a different angle and different perspective.

Residential Conferences at West Park
Release Date: 03 Apr 2009
24 hour rates (single occ.) from £88.50. Day Delegate rates from £33.50. Whatever the event, we have the space. State of the art auditorium for up to 300 delegates. Victorian mansion house, home to a further 15 meeting rooms 204 en suite bedrooms during June, July, August & September.

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.

Catering for International Delegates
Release Date: 01 Sep 2008
Dealing with people from around the world is a common part of business, and has required an increased awareness of cultural differences when communicating. However, sensitivity to other cultures and bearing in mind potential needs becomes even more critical when you are inviting international delegates to attend a conference.