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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
St Andrews named in money laundering report
Posted on October 25, 2019November 16, 2019

St Andrews named in money laundering report

St Andrews University, along with University College London, have been identified as examples of prestigious universitie...
First Minister opens Scottish Oceans Institute
Posted on September 30, 2019December 12, 2019

First Minister opens Scottish Oceans Institute

The new £16.5m SOI building incorporates a state-of-the-art aquarium as well as researching and teaching facilities. Th...
Developer appeals rejection of Abbey Park plans
Posted on September 30, 2019

Developer appeals rejection of Abbey Park plans

Fife Council’s North East Planning Committee rejected the planning application in May to build the 90-bed hotel and ho...
UK ‘University of the Year’ but St Andrews slips 33 places in World University Rankings
Posted on September 29, 2019September 29, 2019

UK ‘University of the Year’ but St Andrews slips 33 places in World University Rankings

Again in third place behind Cambridge and Oxford in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 to UK universities...
Councillor calls for Kilrymont Rd site to be used for affordable housing
Posted on September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Councillor calls for Kilrymont Rd site to be used for affordable housing

St Andrews Councillor Brian Thomson has called for Madras College's Kilrymont Rd building to be demolished to make w...
New research sheds light on the recycling of the earth’s crust
Posted on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

New research sheds light on the recycling of the earth’s crust

According to scientists at St Andrews, ancient volcanoes dating back billions of years could provide new insights into h...
Rising homelessness in Fife
Posted on September 16, 2019November 5, 2019

Rising homelessness in Fife

After several years of falling numbers, new figures show that there has been a rise of housing applications to Fife Coun...
Lade Braes £300K upgrade welcomed
Posted on September 14, 2019September 14, 2019

Lade Braes £300K upgrade welcomed

Fife Council’s Community & Housing Services Committee has approved a £100,000 allocation towards a £300,000 upgr...
Fierce backlash against plans to reduce East Sands Leisure Centre opening hours
Posted on September 9, 2019

Fierce backlash against plans to reduce East Sands Leisure Centre opening hours

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust has announced reduced opening times by nine hours at the East Sands Leisure Centre in St A...
£12m to develop better batteries
Posted on September 6, 2019

£12m to develop better batteries

A University of St Andrews-led project to create a safe, cheap, long-lasting battery which could revolutionise electric...
St Andrews Out of Hours service “set up to fail”
Posted on September 6, 2019October 27, 2019

St Andrews Out of Hours service “set up to fail”

Campaigners warn that the St Andrews Out Of Hours service may still face closure as managers seek to impose reduced hour...

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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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  • Julia Guest on Radical changes to traffic management for post-lockdown St Andrews?

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