Why #Dundee is celebrating the city's 'special' links with legendary explorer Sir Ernest #Shackleton. On December 5, RSGS & Discovery Point are hosting festival Caird Hall Dundee with John Shears/Nico Vincent of Endurance22 amongst speakers. thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/…

Just a few days to go until 'A Festival of Shackleton' in the city of Discovery! Have you got your tickets yet? ⭐️🐧 ⏰7pm, Thursday 5th Dec 📍Caird Hall, Dundee Don't miss out, book tickets here: bit.ly/shackletonfest

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Thanks to #Fife-based Discovery Point researcher and volunteer Matthew Ylitalo for sharing the 'forgotten' story of Thomas Cosgrove who went from stealing rags as a boy to being an unsung hero in the rescue of Captain Scott & #Discovery in 1904. See today's print The Courier

The RRS Discovery reflected in the pond of the V and A, Dundee.

From the classroom to the deck! ⚓🛳 #CraigclowanForm2 had a fantastic time yesterday exploring Discovery Point, learning from the amazing staff and uncovering the ship’s incredible history. ❄️🧭 What an engaging experience! #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #CraigclowanJuniors

💰Dundee’s iconic Discovery Point has been awarded £3.5m of funding. 👷It’s part of phase two of its redevelopment which will see a cafe and two new exhibitions open at the visitor centre. 🎥 Our reporter Dale Eaton was there to find out more.

Built in Dundee, launched in 1901 RRS Discovery carried explorers and researchers including Captain Scott and Shackleton through the harshest conditions. Now with National Lottery players we're supporting its latest adventure: Discovery Point Transformed heritagefund.org.uk/projects/launc…

If you haven't made a plan for the long weekend our website might spark some ideas. Over the last 30 years we've supported heritage in Scotland with £1bn of investment raised by #NationalLottery players. We'll put a link in the thread :)

🖌️❄️ This weekend! Henrietta Hammant takes us on a journey south, in her talk on Art in Antarctica. From scientific watercolours, carved whale bone, decorations & more, uncover early Antarctic art. 📅 Sat. 26 April ⏱️ 1pm 🎟️ art-in-antarctica.eventbrite.com 📍Discovery Point, Dundee

Lunch and networking for the symposium attendees Discovery Point. Thank you to UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science for the great programme & opportunity to connect ☀️