From the "Dundee Courier" [15 miles from St Andrews]

"Described by Prof Corcoran as 'one of the greatest writers of the drama of human relationships', he has received numerous awards, including France's highest cultural accolade.

Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of D arriving and leaving the Younger Hall were disappointed. He arrived at the west door in a people carrier with blacked out windows, accompanied by his tour manager and security adviser and quickly stepped inside. On his departure he was spotted by a group of fans who waved and clapped but he failed to acknowledge them.

A Uni spokesman said later that he asked to be allowed to keep his [graduation] robe as a memento and in a break with tradition was allowed to do so. He added, "he appeared to enjoy the experience and it was a great compliment to the Uni that he asked to keep his robe"

Although Dylan agreed to pose for official photograps in a private room in the Younger hall, he declined to grant any interviews to the army of reporters".

No film cameras were allowed but somebody sneaked one in and the BBC showed D getting his honour that evening (I got it on tape). And yes, he did indeed look as if he was getting his degree for, a one down market rag in these parts said, "for his contribution to glum rock".                                                            

He's a weird monkey, very funky.