Arcadia Scotland

Art and Culture

Re:New--Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection: Throughout the Beginning of January, McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum

Contemporary work from Scottish and European artists, divided into a section offering different views of Dundee and another section featuring work inspired by the natural world. Featured artists include Catherine Yass, Ruth Ewan, Graham Fagen, John Stezaker and many more.

Safe Havens: Harbour Scenes from the Orchar Collection:  Throughout the Beginning of January, McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum

An exhibition of paintings and prints depicting coastal life selected from the collection of James Guthrie Orchar.

A Silvered Light:  Throughout the Beginning of January, McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum

Scottish art photography from Dundee's permanent collection featuring work by Calum Colvin, Oscar Marzaroli, Maud Sulter, Emma Hamilton, Patricia MacDonald and David Williams.

Dundee Photographic Society: Discover: Beginning 11 January, Discovery Point, Dundee

A selection of photographic prints on a range of topics, reflecting the work of members of Dundee Photographic Society.

St Andrews Photographers: Coastline:  Beginning 11 January, Discovery Point, Dundee

The results of a two-year project by St Andrews Photographers, showing the scenery along the Fife and Angus coasts.

Music, Comedy and Dance

RSNO: A Viennese New Year: 5 January, The Webster Theatre, Abroath, 6pm

Welcome in the new year with Strauss classics, including Overture to 'Die Fledermaus', Emperor Waltz and On the Beautiful Blue Danube.'

Michael Collins with Michael McHale: 8 January, Marryat Hall, Dundee, 7.30pm

Virtuosic clarinettist Michael Collins accompanied by pianist Michael McHale.

Lectures, Sports and Local Festivals

Exploration in Ecuador: 7 January, Chemistry Building, North Haugh, 7.30pm

Talk by Dr Stan Da Prato, Tranent, Royal Caley Horticultural Society.

Pesticides, Peregrines and Politics: Another Triumph for Birdwatchers: 8 January, St Andrews Town Hall, 7.30pm

Talk by Jeremy Greenwood; Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, Fife branch.