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For many UK graduates, the leap from university to working life can feel overwhelming, especially as sky-high rent costs swallow much of their early income. But a new analysis by moving expert Wolf River Electric casts Dundee in a refreshing light, positioning it as one of the most affordable and rewarding places in the UK to begin a career. According to the study, Dundee ranks second among UK cities where rent takes up less than 30 percent of a graduate’s salary, with only 20 percent of a typical graduate income going towards rent. That places Dundee just behind Sunderland, where…

Scottish pop sensation Amy Macdonald is set to electrify Dundee with a special performance at Fat Sam’s on 11 July 2025, coinciding with the release of her highly anticipated album Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?. The intimate gig, presented in collaboration with Assai Records, will be the first chance for fans in Dundee to experience the new record live. Album and ticket bundles for the Fat Sam’s show will be available via Assai Records’ website (assai.co.uk) from 10am on Friday, 13 June 2025. Announcing the event, Assai Records posted on Facebook, “Scottish pop superstar Amy Macdonald is back…

Dundee is gearing up for a summer of unforgettable music as Slessor Gardens welcomes a showstopping lineup of events, including the return of 80s Calling! on Saturday 26 July 2025, and the three-day Discovery Festival from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July. Organised by the Liz Hobbs Group, these events promise a vibrant celebration of music, nostalgia, and community, with iconic headliners like The Human League, ABC, and Sir Tom Jones taking centre stage. Fresh from sponsoring the main stage at Dundee’s beloved Westfest, Liz Hobbs Group continues to invest in the city’s cultural heartbeat, turning Slessor Gardens into the…

Dundee’s live music calendar just got a major upgrade—Glasgow’s indie rock heavyweights Franz Ferdinand are set to headline LiveHouse in 2025. Famed for their razor-edged songwriting, angular riffs, and explosive live sets, the band will bring their art-pop brilliance back to a city with deep roots in their rise. The gig marks a return to form and a return to place, promising a night that blends fan-favourite anthems with fresh cuts from their latest record, The Human Fear, out 10 January 2025. Franz Ferdinand’s connection to Dundee is more than a tour stop—it’s part of their origin story. Back in…

The grand opening of Frasers department store at Dundee’s Overgate Shopping Centre drew huge crowds over the weekend, injecting fresh energy into the city centre and delivering a major boost for local retail. Overgate manager Malcolm Angus reported a significant surge in visitor numbers on Saturday alone. Shoppers were queuing from mid-morning at Bank Street car park, with parking demand also spiking at West Marketgait. Early excitement had already been building on Friday, as eager customers lined up to be among the first through the doors. Frasers remained busy throughout the weekend, with long queues at the tills as visitors…

Dundee’s rising boxing star, Sam Hickey, delivered a masterclass performance in his third professional fight, dominating Harley Hodgetts over six rounds to secure a unanimous decision victory at Oakwell Stadium. The open-air contest, marking Hickey’s first outdoor professional bout, took place on the undercard of Callum Simpson’s thrilling European super-middleweight title clash against Ivan Zucco, broadcast live on Sky Sports and promoted by BOXXER. The 24-year-old middleweight, a 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist and European bronze medallist, showcased his technical prowess and ring intelligence, winning every round on all three judges’ scorecards with identical 60-54 tallies. Hickey’s slick movement, sharp…

Dundee is now home to one of Scotland’s most advanced film training programmes, with the launch of a new Virtual Production Film Academy aimed at shaping the next generation of tech-savvy filmmakers. The Big Real Virtual Production Film Academy, led by Abertay University and supported by Screen Scotland, has opened at the city’s CoSTAR Realtime Lab, giving graduates and early-career filmmakers access to world-class facilities and mentorship. Two teams of recent graduates have already begun work at the Academy, which offers hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology including virtual production studios, LED production walls, and motion capture systems. “The Big Real…

Chart-topping singer Yungblud is set to perform an intimate show at Dundee’s new LiveHouse venue this summer, marking the first major gig announced for the recently opened site. THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Doncaster-born star will take to the stage on Wednesday 10 July as part of a series of ‘up close and personal’ performances, with Dundee the only Scottish date on the tour. Writing on social media, Yungblud told fans: “I always love doing these shows. We will be playing songs off the new album stripped back and sharing stories about how the songs were made. We’re putting…

Dundee & Angus College has unveiled bold plans to deliver two new city-centre campuses and a major STEM facility in a move designed to drive economic growth and revitalise communities across Dundee and Angus. The transformational 10-year vision would see the College develop new hubs at the heart of Dundee and Arbroath, alongside a cutting-edge green skills and innovation centre at its Gardyne Campus. It is hoped that the multi-million-pound initiative—expected to cost around £265 million—will attract thousands of additional visitors to both centres and create a new model for how education and employability services are delivered in Scotland. Education…

Steven Pressley has been appointed as the new head coach of Dundee FC, returning to Scottish football with a club where he already holds a strong personal connection. The former Scotland international defender, who played under current Dundee technical director Gordon Strachan at Celtic, joins the Dens Park side after leaving his role as head of individual player development at Premier League club Brentford. His appointment follows a comprehensive search process to replace Tony Docherty, who was sacked despite guiding Dundee to safety on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season. At the weekend, it had emerged that Dundee…