Hands off our haggis.
The rallying cry has been issued after a leading “academic” insisted the delicacy was originally a fine ENGLISH dish. Peter Brears pours scorn on the “manufactured” whisky-soaked image and claims the Scots said they would “take on” the mighty haggis when they decided they need a national identity. Controversial. The Courier probes the extraordinary claims.
Away from that bombshell, the world is continuing to spin and we have much, much more on the tremendous news that Dundee has made the shortlist to be named UK City of Culture 2017.
More good news in the shape of the deal to secure up to 1000 jobs at the poultry plant in Coupar Angus. Thursday’s Courier has all the reaction.
A Dundee woman has conquered Everest. Read her amazing story including details of a twist of fate which ultimately saved her life in a very adventurous edition.
Meanwhile, a bus driver who got involved in a steamy clinch with a young teenage passenger has been humbled in court. We have details of the sentence handed down to Christopher Forbes.
Gin lovers, sit down and pour yourself a stiff drink…the Scottish juniper berry could be on the brink of extinction. What are you going to have with your tonic now?
In sport, Dunfermline Athletic’s future is starting to become a bit clearer. Just a bit.
We’ve got all the news and reaction from the creditors’ meeting at East End Park.
The fixtures are out for next season, and our local managers speak about the games which grab the headlines.
Two pages of golf feature previews of all the tournaments taking place, the latest from the British Amateur in Kent, and tips from Alyth pro Tom Melville.
For all of these stories and much more be sure to pick up Thursday’s Courier or why not try our digital edition?