The University of St Andrews’ University Court has, for the second time, removed Rector Stella Maris from her position as President of University Court, effective immediately on Friday 9 January. While Maris no longer sits on University Court, she will still remain in her role as Rector of the University. This is the second time Maris has been removed as President of Court, having previously been dismissed earlier in her term before successfully appealing the decision and being reinstated. In...

On Sunday 30 November, St Salvator’s Chapel transformed into a live broadcast studio for two nationwide BBC radio programmes — Sunday Worship  on BBC Radio 4 and Carols Across the Country on BBC Radio 3.  The dual recordings in the medieval Chapel — dating back to 1413 — marked both St Andrew’s Day and the beginning of Advent, drawing together students, staff, and leading figures from across Scotland’s artistic and academic communities. The morning recording began early, with doors opened to...

Cromars Classic Fish & Chips has won Best Menu at the Scottish Fish & Chip Awards 2025. The Market Street eatery, founded in 2013, had been shortlisted  in three categories and also earned a Highly Recommended accolade for Best Fish Supper (East) — one of only three venues to do so. The team previously took home the regional Best Fish Supper (East) title in 2023. Cromars hit international headlines in October when popstar Justin Bieber took to social media after ordering from the shop during...