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St Andrews QV (Qui Vive) is an independent not-for-profit, non-political platform for news and debates about issues that are important to the Town. It exists to hold decision makers and public services to account while its editorial policy is to accommodate all shades of opinion from all parts of the community, prioritising evidence-based arguments. St Andrews QV is a member of the Independent Community News Network and is committed to the Community Journalism Charter
First Minister outlines routemap into Phase 2 of easing lockdown
Posted on June 18, 2020

First Minister outlines routemap into Phase 2 of easing lockdown

Guide to re-opening and scaling up over the course of Phase 2. Friday 19 June People who are shielding are ...
Looks inviting, but how clean are our coastal waters?
Posted on June 16, 2020

Looks inviting, but how clean are our coastal waters?

We often assume that sea bathing is a healthy pastime. What's not to like about a bracing dip in the North Sea on a fine...
Death of Don Macgregor, Olympian, St Andrews teacher, author and local councillor
Posted on June 13, 2020

Death of Don Macgregor, Olympian, St Andrews teacher, author and local councillor

Former Olympian, councillor, author and co-founder of Fife Athletic Club, Donald MacGregor, has died at the age of 80. F...
Open letter demands university action to support BAME students
Posted on June 13, 2020June 24, 2020

Open letter demands university action to support BAME students

Prompted by the Black Lives Matter protests around the world, students at the University of St Andrews have demanded tha...
Fife company raises £4M to manufacture novel Covid-19 treatment
Posted on June 9, 2020

Fife company raises £4M to manufacture novel Covid-19 treatment

Pneumagen Ltd, a spin-off company of University of St Andrews has been awarded £4 million investment from Thairm Bio (Â...
New safety measures proposed for St Andrews streets as lockdown eases
Posted on June 5, 2020June 24, 2020

New safety measures proposed for St Andrews streets as lockdown eases

The Confederation of St Andrews Residents' Associations (CSARA) and a number of other organisations were invited to offe...
St Andrews Recycling Centre opens June 1st
Posted on May 31, 2020June 1, 2020

St Andrews Recycling Centre opens June 1st

Fife Council has announced that the Kingdom's recycling centres at St Andrews, Dunfermllne, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy  and ...
Test and Protect rolled out
Posted on May 26, 2020June 13, 2020

Test and Protect rolled out

Following test and trace pilot studies carried out by NHS Fife, Highland and Lanarkshire – NHS Scotland's Test and Pro...
COVID-19: Testing capacity at Ninewells ramping up
Posted on May 25, 2020June 5, 2020

COVID-19: Testing capacity at Ninewells ramping up

The virology laboratory at Ninewells Hospital has more than doubled its COVID-19 testing capacity after taking delivery ...
St Andrews students providing cost-price face masks
Posted on May 22, 2020

St Andrews students providing cost-price face masks

Two University of St Andrews students have set up an operation to provide the public with face masks at zero mark up to...
First Minister introduces 4-phase routemap out of lockdown
Posted on May 22, 2020June 13, 2020

First Minister introduces 4-phase routemap out of lockdown

Here are excerpts of the First Minister's speech introducing the the Scottish Government's detailed routemap for through...

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Latest Posts

  • Council gives the go-ahead for University New College project
    Posted on January 25, 2026

    Council gives the go-ahead for University New College project

  • Councillors reject officials recommendation on holiday lets
    Posted on January 25, 2026

    Councillors reject officials recommendation on holiday lets

  • Residents association slams council report on regulating holiday lets
    Posted on January 6, 2026January 25, 2026

    Residents association slams council report on regulating holiday lets

  • Council consults on Airbnb type short-term lets
    Posted on August 23, 2025January 6, 2026

    Council consults on Airbnb type short-term lets

  • Short-Term Lets – Residents Association calls for St Andrews Control Areas
    Posted on April 13, 2025August 23, 2025

    Short-Term Lets – Residents Association calls for St Andrews Control Areas

Recent Comments

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