Dundee & Tayside

The almost-complete Queensferry Crossing may be huge, but it will be dwarfed by the scale of Scotland’s next batch of major roads schemes.

Tech entrepreneurs Chris van der Kuyl and Paddy Burns have marked the “topping out” ceremony for their Shed 25 project on the Dundee quayside by unveiling the commercial office development’s new name – Water’s Edge.

A company accelerator that has already provided a leg-up for more than 100 businesses is looking to ramp up its activities by branching out to a new location in Dundee city centre.

Tyre manufacturer Michelin is getting £4.5 million of public cash as part of a £16.5m investment in its Dundee factory, the First Minister has announced.

Scotland’s first indoor vertical farm is due to be up and running later this year.

US actor Alan Alda, famous for his roles in M*A*S*H and The West Wing, has received an honorary degree from Dundee University for his work promoting the communication of science.

Banking giant HSBC has unveiled plans to create 500 jobs amid a “significant expansion” of its operations in Scotland.

A research base has been established at a Scottish university to tackle the emerging epidemic of highly addictive new drugs.

Mobile and “internet of things” specialist Waracle has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Justene Ewing to lead and develop its digital health and care division.

She is one of the world’s most successful authors and has made millions through her stories that captivated a worldwide audience.

Her sons have won more than a few honours in their time at the top of world tennis.

A colourful aristocrat, who was known as the head of the Queen’s Scottish family, has left a £40 million fortune in his will.

Tayside-headquartered Castle Water, the UK’s largest independent water retailer, has agreed to acquire Ayr-based Cobalt Water, a supplier of water to business customers, for an undisclosed price.

Images of staff-wielding holy men valiantly battering terrible winged beasts into submission are generally associated with Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings and other fantasy-led epics. They tend to be less synonymous with small villages in the heart of rural Perthshire.

Anti-social behaviour such as setting bins and grassland alight has led to a rise in deliberate fire reports in Dundee.

Bill Walker, the kilt-wearing Tory who served as MP for North Tayside has died at the age of 88.

Solicitor Balfour + Manson has strengthened its private client team with the lateral hire of partner Karen Phillips from Brodies.

Judy Murray has revealed that sending her son Jamie for tennis training in England too young may have ruined his chances of becoming a top singles player.

Dundee Rep’s version of the Arthur Miller classic Death of a Salesman triumphed at the Scottish theatre “Oscars” today.