Peter John Meiklem

4 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Peter John Meiklem

Nothing says summer quite like a trip to beach, and we are lucky to have so many to choose from in Fife, Dundee and Angus. We’ve compiled a list of the best beaches in Fife, Dundee and Angus based on the stunning scenery, wild swimming potential and ease of access. They are all recipients of a coveted Keep Scotland Beautiful award. Did we mention your favourite? Let us know in the comments below. 1.

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | Peter John Meiklem

Superhero films have divided critics recently, but they’re back in a big way this year. Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh, was confirmed this week as having made more than 300 million dollars (£222m) at the box office, making it the fourth biggest film of 2025 so far. Thunderbolts is the latest in a long line of superhero cinema smashes from the Marvel comic book universe.

Mar 24, 2025 | thecourier.co.uk | Peter John Meiklem

Cycle rides make for fantastic family days out and we are spoiled for choice for places to ride in Dundee and North East Fife. Check out a few of my favourite cycling routes below. This only scratches the surface of what’s out there, of course, so if you have a cycle route you’d like us to look at, please drop a note in the comments below. If you get a chance to try them for yourself then, again, let us know how you got on.

Mar 20, 2025 | thecourier.co.uk | Peter John Meiklem

Dundee crime writer Russel D. McLean was once the guy in my year at school who used to pass out during classes. I’d forgotten that about him until we meet more than 25 years later for this interview about his latest novel The Friday Girl. Russel, it emerges, was last year diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). “When were at school, that was the naughty kids’ disease,” he shares over coffee. “But for me, because my brain was doing 20,000 things at once, it was overwhelming.

Feb 6, 2025 | thecourier.co.uk | Peter John Meiklem

More than 100 subscribers filled The Courier’s Meadowside home in Dundee on Thursday evening to listen to former city GP and Scotland rugby doctor James Robson MBE. Dr Robson appeared as part of The Courier’s series of subscriber-only events. This follows on from evenings with First Minister John Swinney, Deacon Blue singer Ricky Ross, Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin and Succession actor Brian Cox.