Angus MEP says Scotland needs to 'get off the British sinking ship'
A Forfar-based MEP has waded into the independence row by stating it's ''time to get off the British sinking ship''. (...)
Governor's warning raises fears of eurozone collapse
Britain has been told to prepare for a winter of discontent caused by the deepening economic gloom across Europe and the prospect of further mass strikes. (...)
Campaign group demands greater transparency about windfarm applications
Mearns residents are being warned a wind turbine "gold rush" will continue to gather pace. (...)
Architect building a case to reform public sector procurement
A Dundee architect has launched a campaign to transform the "bloated" public sector procurement system. (...)
'Our future cannot be taken on trust' — Michael Moore sets questions for Alex Salmond over independence
Scottish secretary Michael Moore has challenged Alex Salmond to answer "key" questions about how an independent Scotland would operate. (...)
Aberdeenshire fisheries communities urged to help European funding bid
Stonehaven is to host an engagement event that could help open a £1.2 million fund for sustainable development in Aberdeenshire fisheries communities. (...)
Adam Smith College students show model behaviour in Malta
Adam Smith College's hair and beauty students' latest catwalk extravaganza featured on Maltese TV — at the behest of the country's president. (...)
Fears that Scottish university fees could scare students away
St Andrews Dundee and Abertay universities are set to raise millions of pounds a year more from non-Scots students thanks to a huge rise in tuition fees. (...)
Authorities investigating reports of banned electro-fishing in Forth
Authorities are understood to be investigating claims that fishermen may be putting their lives at risk by 'electro-fishing' in the Firth of Forth. (...)
Tenovus Tayside's key role in generating research funding
A renowned diabetes expert, Dundee University's Professor Andrew Morris, credits Tenovus Tayside with giving his research career an early boost. (...)
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. (...)
Business leaders urged to focus energies on 'exciting' renewables sector
A breakfast debate on renewable energy has heard calls for business leaders to "get out there and get into it." (...)
£6.9m European funding for green energy projects in Tayside and Fife
Energy minister Jim Mather has announced a £6.9 million package of support from the European Regional Development Fund for renewable energy and low-carbon economy projects, including those in Fife and Tayside. (...)
Dundee businesses back Business Improvement District bid
Businesses in Dundee city centre have voted overwhelmingly in favour of plans to pay a self-imposed levy to help revitalise the area. (...)
Golf tourism on course to generate £300 million for Scotland
Golf tourism could score £300 million for the Scottish economy by the end of the decade, it has been revealed. (...)
Victoria Hospital casualty downgrade to start on February 28
The downgrading of the accident and emergency unit at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy to a minor injuries unit at nights and weekends will begin at the end of this month. (...)
Fewer English applicants to Scottish universities
The number of English applicants to Scottish universities has fallen sharply but figures released by UCAS, the central application and clearing service, show that overall demand for higher education in Scotland is holding up. (...)
Protesters claim underground cables case supported in Beauly to Denny powerline issue
Two new studies have bolstered the case for parts of the controversial Beauly to Denny powerline to be underground, protesters have claimed. (...)
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 . (...)
Former Dundee College dance student leaps back in time
A former Dundee College dance student is back on his old stomping ground this week as Steven Martin trains at The Space with Retina, a Belgian dance company. (...)