Perhaps MacBeth’s words ring as true in 2026 as they did when Shakespeare penned them in 1606. After tallying the results of the 7 May, 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election, pundits from across the political spectrum are already calling the outcome historic. With record-breaking seats returned for Reform UK and the Scottish Green Party, support for Labour and the Scottish Conservatives has plummeted to an all-time low. Elections take place every five years on the first Thursday of May, under...

St Andrews Reform Society has gained provisional affiliation status with the University of St Andrews’ Student Association as of 13 March — a decision which prompted reactions from multiple political societies within St Andrews. In a statement issued to The Saint , a Union spokesperson clarified that “an application has been submitted by a St Andrews Reform UK Society to become an affiliated society [...] We are currently reviewing this application in line with our affiliation process.”...

Plans to modify the Aldi supermarket on Tom Stewart Lane in St Andrews have been announced by the corporation’s head office. The plan has been submitted to Fife Council for approval, and is set to take place in September 2026. Local councillors are currently in the process of reviewing the suggested conversions. Aldi is one of the UK’s largest discount stores, with 110 in Scotland, composing part of 1,050 shops across the UK. Whilst not located in the St Andrews town centre, a 2021 Council...