Press release

University singers fired up for carols by candlelight

The University of Dundee will bring festive glow to the heart of the city as it hosts its annual candlelit carol service.

Published on 12 December 2025

The Tower Building in the snow

Candle

The annual service, one of Dundee’s great Christmas traditions, will take place in St Paul’s Cathedral at 17:00 on Sunday 14 December.

The service will take the form of seven lessons and traditional carols, led by the University choirs. The event is open to everyone, bringing together the people of the city, staff, students and their families to celebrate Christmas. 

The event will also include refreshments and mince pies after the service, kindly provided by the Diocese of Brechin.

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