From Courier Towers, we enjoy a magnificent vista across the silvery Tay to Fife. Imagine our surprise when news unfolded before our very eyes through the windows of our near-palatial newsroom.
As a plume of smoke, visible for miles around, rose from Tentsmuir Forest, a battalion of firefighters rushed to the scene. Naturally, we were there too so we can bring you all dramatic news and pictures from the forest blaze.
There are no ospreys in Tentsmuir but if there were, they would have to be on the lookout for feathery predators raiding their nests.
We have some astonishing footage of a young chick being knocked from its nest by a fellow raptor and we can share the full story.
Murray-mania shows no sign of abating in his Dunblane hometown as people queue to have their pictures taken at the iconic gold postbox painted in his honour.
But could the town be missing out on a financial bonanza? And what can they do about it? Find out in The Courier.
Boffins at Dundee University have been looking into the link between eczema and allergies in young tots and we can reveal the fruits of their labours. Essential reading for all parents and sufferers.
And a £6,000 boat smashed before it could be launched is to find a new home as a community exhibit. Find out what, why and where.
In sport, the Open continues with the row over Muirfield’s men-only policy reaching the highest political echelons.
On the course, our sports team including curling star Eve Muirhead bring every piece of the action.
And we’re in Norway with St Johnstone with full coverage of their first-leg tie against Rosenborg in the Europa League. We’re behind them all the way.
For all this and so much more see Friday’s Courier or try our digital edition.