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  1. Dundee Book Festival 2026
    19–21 June

    Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Dundee Book Festival, a celebration of Scotland’s writers, storytellers, & people

    dundeebookfestival.com

    #Scottish #literature #Dundee #books #bookfestival

  2. Woken 50 minutes ago by neighbours car on fire (alarm going off then small explosion). Called (amongst others) fire brigade, arrived within 7 minutes, and fire (inferno) effectively extinguished within 5 minutes (thankfully before it reached the fuel tank). Excellent work by the Fire Service.
    #CarFire
    #FireBrigade
    #Dundee
    #GreatWork

  3. New #coffee shop in the #DundeeUni area!
    #DunDeCofaidh

    Halò
    Opens Mon-Sat 8am (Sun 10am)
    #FlatWhite £3.50
    #Espresso £3.00

    Just on the limit of #EarlyCoffee.

    When I returned today, the barista remembered my order 👍

    Chan eil mi cinnteach a bheil iad a' bruidhinn Gàidhlig ge-tà.*

    #Cofaidh #DundeeCoffee #Dundee

    * Shop name is "Hello" in Gaelic, seems a fair question?

  4. The Interactive Frontier: Why Dundee’s ‘Big Telly Jam’ is a Masterclass in Cross-Sector Innovation

    Biome Collective and Arcadia present Big Telly Jam at CoSTAR’s Realtime Lab

    The CoSTAR Realtime Lab at Water’s Edge is set to host a transformative one-day workshop on 6 May 2026, as Biome Collective and Arcadia join forces for the Big Telly Jam. Supported by Creative Scotland, the event is designed to dismantle the silos between traditional art, game design, film, and virtual production.

    While the ‘jam’ format is a staple of the games industry, this iteration is specifically engineered to be inclusive, low-pressure, and high-impact. It invites artists, filmmakers, and technologists to step out of their comfort zones and explore how real-time tools can be used for more than just consumer entertainment.

    Strategic Analysis: The Blueprint in Action

    At SGN, we have long advocated for the More Than Games approach – the idea that games technology is a force multiplier for the entire creative economy. The Big Telly Jam is a living example of this theory. It moves the conversation away from making ‘products’ and toward exploring possibilities.

    A Space for Playful Experimentation

    The workshop focuses on paper prototyping and low-fi ideation, ensuring that technical expertise is not a barrier to entry. Participants will have the rare opportunity to see virtual production facilities in action, using the same tools that power modern cinema and high-end gaming to test their own creative concepts.

    Big Telly Jam shows what is possible when great facilities, creative talent, and the right partners come together, says Malath Abbas:

    Dundee has a rare combination of artistic energy, technical skill, and ambitious people. Thanks to support from Creative Scotland, CoSTAR Realtime Lab, and our partners, we can open up access to these tools and create a day where artists and designers can test ideas, collaborate, and be inspired.

    Susie Buchan of Biome Collective echoes this sentiment, emphasising the social and collaborative nature of the day:

    We want the day to be fun, low-pressure, and explorative for everyone taking part! It’s an opportunity for people to try something new and connect with creatives from different disciplines to their own.

    Breaking the Silos

    For the Scottish games community, participation in events like the Big Telly Jam is essential. It prevents the insularity that often plagues our sector and opens up new professional pathways. By working alongside poets, performers, producers, and visual artists, game designers can find fresh inspiration, new applications and potential new partners for their technical skills.

    The event is open to emergent creators from across Scotland, and significantly, a limited number of paid participation places are available. This ensures that financial barriers do not prevent the most innovative voices from being in the room. The day concludes with an opportunity for participants to pitch their ideas for a cash prize, providing a tangible incentive for the most promising collaborative concepts.

    Join the Movement

    The Big Telly Jam represents the future of the Dundee cluster – a place where the lines between play, performance, and technology are permanently blurred. We encourage all SGN readers to look at this not as another ‘dev ‘event, but as a vital opportunity to be part of the cross-sectoral future of the Scottish economy.

    Event Details:

    • Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026
    • Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
    • Location: CoSTAR Realtime Lab, Water’s Edge, Dundee

    Book your tickets here: Big Telly Jam via Humanitix

    Learn more about the hosts: Biome Collective | Arcadia Festival

    #BigTellyJam #dundee #event #games #Immersive #jam #MoreThanGames #scotland #workshop
  5. @bodhipaksa @ChrisMayLA6 no doubt the full story will crawl out in the fullness of time. Meantime perhaps a selection of hashtags might hook an expert somewhere #marmalade #orange #dundee #keiller #DrJohnson #boswell

  6. Abstracts for the EU-UK Meeting* of the Society for #PsychotherapyResearch needed to be written, a good opportunity to visit MANA.
    #EarlyCoffee #DunDeCofaidh #Cofaidh

    Opens all week 8.00am
    #FlatWhite £3.90
    #Espresso £3.00

    *Submissions still open until March 3rd, #conference topic "Putting Psychotherapy Practice at the Heart of Research: Amplifying the Clients’ Voices"
    psychotherapyresearch.org/page
    #PatientCentered

    #DundeeCoffee #Coffee #Dundee

  7. "The Jewel in Dundee's Crown": four miles east of its larger neighbour and also on the north shore of the Firth of Tay is attractive and bustling Broughty Ferry, seen here from Broughty Castle. More pics and info: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/bro

    #Scotland #BroughtyFerry #Dundee

  8. Housing emergency declared in #Dundee
    scottishhousingnews.com/articl

    From the open letter by #ShelterScotland
    scotland.shelter.org.uk/profes

    Homelessness applications up 6%, despite a 3% national decrease

    Households assessed as homeless continue to increase in Dundee while decreasing across #Scotland

    13% more households in temporary accommodation compared to last year, outpacing the 9% national rise.

    More households entering temporary accommodation compared to those leaving it

    #Alba #GunDachaigh

  9. It's getting lighter. Evening runs now with a little bit of light.

    #BroughtyFerry #Tayport #Dundee

  10. Games Talks Live Returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow this March

    The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has announced the return of its Games Talks Live series, with a three-city tour taking place across Scotland’s primary games hubs from 24 to 26 March 2026.

    The events, which have been a staple of the local industry calendar since 2019, will feature a mix of lightning talks and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between developers, publishers and investors.

    Three Cities, Three Nights

    The Games Talks Live March 2026 tour will visit the following venues:

    • Tuesday 24 March: Edinburgh (Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street)
    • Wednesday 25 March: Dundee (Beat Generator, North Lindsay Street)
    • Thursday 26 March: Glasgow (Sloans Ballroom, Argyle Street)

    Each evening follows a set format, with doors opening at 16:00 for networking before the first round of talks begins at 17:00. The sessions are interspersed with regular breaks to ensure attendees have ample time to connect with peers and visiting guests.

    Speaker Highlights and Accelerator Pitches

    This set of events features a diverse range of speakers. Nicoll Hunt, software engineer at Duolingo and former independent developer, will discuss the transition from indie development to a major corporate environment and how to maintain creative chaos within a structured pipeline. Other confirmed speakers include Ronan Suess, technical artist and co-founder of RogueLink, and João Diogo Ramos, founder of the Load ZX Museum.

    A significant addition to the March schedule is the inclusion of the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort. These early-stage founders will be pitching their game prototypes and business plans to a cross-section of the industry, marking the culmination of their five-month business development programme funded by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund.

    Supporting the Community

    The Glasgow event on Thursday 26 March will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person, with a dedicated online co-host managing the digital community and discord discussions.

    As a registered charity, the SGDA uses these events to support both the industry and wider charitable causes. Staff of SGDA member studios are entitled to free tickets, while general admission and livestream tickets are available via the official event website.

    Tickets and more information can be found at the official SGDA website: sgda.co.uk/gtl

    #dundee #edinburgh #events #games #GamesTalksLive #glasgow #scotland #SGDA
  11. Games Talks Live Returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow this March

    The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has announced the return of its Games Talks Live series, with a three-city tour taking place across Scotland’s primary games hubs from 24 to 26 March 2026.

    The events, which have been a staple of the local industry calendar since 2019, will feature a mix of lightning talks and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between developers, publishers and investors.

    Three Cities, Three Nights

    The Games Talks Live March 2026 tour will visit the following venues:

    • Tuesday 24 March: Edinburgh (Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street)
    • Wednesday 25 March: Dundee (Beat Generator, North Lindsay Street)
    • Thursday 26 March: Glasgow (Sloans Ballroom, Argyle Street)

    Each evening follows a set format, with doors opening at 16:00 for networking before the first round of talks begins at 17:00. The sessions are interspersed with regular breaks to ensure attendees have ample time to connect with peers and visiting guests.

    Speaker Highlights and Accelerator Pitches

    This set of events features a diverse range of speakers. Nicoll Hunt, software engineer at Duolingo and former independent developer, will discuss the transition from indie development to a major corporate environment and how to maintain creative chaos within a structured pipeline. Other confirmed speakers include Ronan Suess, technical artist and co-founder of RogueLink, and João Diogo Ramos, founder of the Load ZX Museum.

    A significant addition to the March schedule is the inclusion of the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort. These early-stage founders will be pitching their game prototypes and business plans to a cross-section of the industry, marking the culmination of their five-month business development programme funded by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund.

    Supporting the Community

    The Glasgow event on Thursday 26 March will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person, with a dedicated online co-host managing the digital community and discord discussions.

    As a registered charity, the SGDA uses these events to support both the industry and wider charitable causes. Staff of SGDA member studios are entitled to free tickets, while general admission and livestream tickets are available via the official event website.

    Tickets and more information can be found at the official SGDA website: sgda.co.uk/gtl

    #dundee #edinburgh #events #games #GamesTalksLive #glasgow #scotland #SGDA
  12. Games Talks Live Returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow this March

    The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has announced the return of its Games Talks Live series, with a three-city tour taking place across Scotland’s primary games hubs from 24 to 26 March 2026.

    The events, which have been a staple of the local industry calendar since 2019, will feature a mix of lightning talks and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between developers, publishers and investors.

    Three Cities, Three Nights

    The Games Talks Live March 2026 tour will visit the following venues:

    • Tuesday 24 March: Edinburgh (Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street)
    • Wednesday 25 March: Dundee (Beat Generator, North Lindsay Street)
    • Thursday 26 March: Glasgow (Sloans Ballroom, Argyle Street)

    Each evening follows a set format, with doors opening at 16:00 for networking before the first round of talks begins at 17:00. The sessions are interspersed with regular breaks to ensure attendees have ample time to connect with peers and visiting guests.

    Speaker Highlights and Accelerator Pitches

    This set of events features a diverse range of speakers. Nicoll Hunt, software engineer at Duolingo and former independent developer, will discuss the transition from indie development to a major corporate environment and how to maintain creative chaos within a structured pipeline. Other confirmed speakers include Ronan Suess, technical artist and co-founder of RogueLink, and João Diogo Ramos, founder of the Load ZX Museum.

    A significant addition to the March schedule is the inclusion of the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort. These early-stage founders will be pitching their game prototypes and business plans to a cross-section of the industry, marking the culmination of their five-month business development programme funded by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund.

    Supporting the Community

    The Glasgow event on Thursday 26 March will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person, with a dedicated online co-host managing the digital community and discord discussions.

    As a registered charity, the SGDA uses these events to support both the industry and wider charitable causes. Staff of SGDA member studios are entitled to free tickets, while general admission and livestream tickets are available via the official event website.

    Tickets and more information can be found at the official SGDA website: sgda.co.uk/gtl

    #dundee #edinburgh #events #games #GamesTalksLive #glasgow #scotland #SGDA
  13. Games Talks Live Returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow this March

    The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has announced the return of its Games Talks Live series, with a three-city tour taking place across Scotland’s primary games hubs from 24 to 26 March 2026.

    The events, which have been a staple of the local industry calendar since 2019, will feature a mix of lightning talks and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between developers, publishers and investors.

    Three Cities, Three Nights

    The Games Talks Live March 2026 tour will visit the following venues:

    • Tuesday 24 March: Edinburgh (Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street)
    • Wednesday 25 March: Dundee (Beat Generator, North Lindsay Street)
    • Thursday 26 March: Glasgow (Sloans Ballroom, Argyle Street)

    Each evening follows a set format, with doors opening at 16:00 for networking before the first round of talks begins at 17:00. The sessions are interspersed with regular breaks to ensure attendees have ample time to connect with peers and visiting guests.

    Speaker Highlights and Accelerator Pitches

    This set of events features a diverse range of speakers. Nicoll Hunt, software engineer at Duolingo and former independent developer, will discuss the transition from indie development to a major corporate environment and how to maintain creative chaos within a structured pipeline. Other confirmed speakers include Ronan Suess, technical artist and co-founder of RogueLink, and João Diogo Ramos, founder of the Load ZX Museum.

    A significant addition to the March schedule is the inclusion of the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort. These early-stage founders will be pitching their game prototypes and business plans to a cross-section of the industry, marking the culmination of their five-month business development programme funded by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund.

    Supporting the Community

    The Glasgow event on Thursday 26 March will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person, with a dedicated online co-host managing the digital community and discord discussions.

    As a registered charity, the SGDA uses these events to support both the industry and wider charitable causes. Staff of SGDA member studios are entitled to free tickets, while general admission and livestream tickets are available via the official event website.

    Tickets and more information can be found at the official SGDA website: sgda.co.uk/gtl

    #dundee #edinburgh #events #games #GamesTalksLive #glasgow #scotland #SGDA
  14. Games Talks Live Returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow this March

    The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has announced the return of its Games Talks Live series, with a three-city tour taking place across Scotland’s primary games hubs from 24 to 26 March 2026.

    The events, which have been a staple of the local industry calendar since 2019, will feature a mix of lightning talks and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between developers, publishers and investors.

    Three Cities, Three Nights

    The Games Talks Live March 2026 tour will visit the following venues:

    • Tuesday 24 March: Edinburgh (Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street)
    • Wednesday 25 March: Dundee (Beat Generator, North Lindsay Street)
    • Thursday 26 March: Glasgow (Sloans Ballroom, Argyle Street)

    Each evening follows a set format, with doors opening at 16:00 for networking before the first round of talks begins at 17:00. The sessions are interspersed with regular breaks to ensure attendees have ample time to connect with peers and visiting guests.

    Speaker Highlights and Accelerator Pitches

    This set of events features a diverse range of speakers. Nicoll Hunt, software engineer at Duolingo and former independent developer, will discuss the transition from indie development to a major corporate environment and how to maintain creative chaos within a structured pipeline. Other confirmed speakers include Ronan Suess, technical artist and co-founder of RogueLink, and João Diogo Ramos, founder of the Load ZX Museum.

    A significant addition to the March schedule is the inclusion of the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort. These early-stage founders will be pitching their game prototypes and business plans to a cross-section of the industry, marking the culmination of their five-month business development programme funded by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund.

    Supporting the Community

    The Glasgow event on Thursday 26 March will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person, with a dedicated online co-host managing the digital community and discord discussions.

    As a registered charity, the SGDA uses these events to support both the industry and wider charitable causes. Staff of SGDA member studios are entitled to free tickets, while general admission and livestream tickets are available via the official event website.

    Tickets and more information can be found at the official SGDA website: sgda.co.uk/gtl

    #dundee #edinburgh #events #games #GamesTalksLive #glasgow #scotland #SGDA