UK Government accused of 'hypocrisy' for refusing to release legal advice on independence and the EU
The UK Government has blocked access to legal advice on whether Scotland could stay in the European Union after independence. (...)
Scottish Government under fire for refusing to share legal advice on European role
The Scottish Government has been accused of ''insulting'' voters after refusing to publish legal advice on an independent Scotland's role within the European Union. (...)
Sir Brian Souter suspends campaign after Google restores website listing
Perth transport tycoon Sir Brian Souter has suspended his campaign against Google after his official website was reinstated to the search engine's listings. (...)
Fife MSP reprimanded for currency row with First Minister
A Fife MSP was reprimanded at Holyrood on Thursday after repeatedly accusing First Minister Alex Salmond of misleading parliament. (...)
Strathkinness village shop has EU rules to thank for closure, councillor claims
A councillor claims the closure of the only shop in a Fife village is down to European Union bureaucrats. (...)
Perthshire pupils link up with counterparts in Brittany to create interactive learning tool
Despite being separated by over 500 miles of land and sea, schools in Perthshire and France have managed to work together to develop a interactive learning tool. (...)
Salmond sets out case for more powers for Holyrood
Alex Salmond fired the starting gun on the march to independence as he demanded major new powers for the Scottish Parliament. (...)
Court ruling on stem cell patents could hit Dundee's biotech sector
A European Court ruling that may stop patients receiving life-saving treatments developed through stem cell research could fatally undermine Dundee's biotech and life sciences sector. (...)
SNP manifesto pledge to "kick ass for Scotland"
The key role to be played by Tayside and Fife in developing Scotland's renewable energy was at the heart of the SNP's election manifesto. (...)
Angus Consortium of Recycling Charities bids for crucial council contract
Three Angus recycling charities have formed a consortium to bid for an Angus Council contract, fearing failure to secure it could lead to job losses. (...)
Lecturer David Petrie pleads for EU help in Italian equal rights bid
A Dundee University graduate who has been fighting against discrimination in Italian universities has pleaded for EU help against a move by the Berlusconi government to wipe the legal rights of foreign workers from the statute book. (...)
Emma Robertson is UK winner in Europe-wide translation contest
A talented Perthshire girl has seen off competition from around 3000 other pupils to be named the UK winner of the European Commission's annual translation contest. (...)
No Way Down author Graham Bowley on the fatal fascination of K2
Dundee University's Saturday Evening Lecture Series continues this evening with a talk by New York Times writer Graham Bowley. Jack McKeown caught up with him to find out why a disaster on the other side of the world became a personal quest for answers. (...)
Renewables Innovation Centre for Methil gets green light
Plans for a £3 million renewable energy centre which could create around 90 jobs have taken a step forward. (...)
Mountain rescue VAT campaign continues
Campaigners have pledged to continue the fight to save Scotland's mountain rescue teams from paying £200,000 a year in VAT. (...)
Student leaders accuse UK Government of picking on international students as an 'easy target'
Student leaders in St Andrews have accused the UK Government of targeting students who bring considerable investment to the country as it attempts to slash the number of migrants. (...)
Fishermen's leader Bill Hughes fears for future of East Neuk fishing industry
The fishing industry, which is so vital to the East Neuk of Fife, could be destroyed by apparently counter-intuitive European Union rules. (...)
Stagecoach talks up benefits of cross-Forth hovercraft
A cross-Forth hovercraft would benefit the environment as well as commuters, said Stagecoach. (...)
Minister's warning on EU student funding
Scotland can no longer afford to pick up the bill for teaching European university students, education secretary Mike Russell has said, writes . (...)
Scotland to embrace role in green energy
Scotland's key role in developing renewable sources that could power the continent has been acknowledged by the European Commission. (...)