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Feat of survival: Borders skipper Leven Brown and crew survive shipwreck on Northwest Passage expedition
Leven Brown has accomplished a lot. A Guinness World record-holding ocean rower, in 2005 he became the first man ever to row solo and unsupported...
Baroque fiddle thought to have been played by Robert Burns to be played at special concerts
An 18th Century baroque fiddle thought to have been played by Robert Burns is to be used again for two special concerts. The Gregg fiddle...
Picnic spot enjoyed by Queen Victoria at Balmoral saved from ruin
A picnic spot enjoyed by Queen Victoria on her visits to Balmoral has been saved from ruin by the National Trust for Scotland. The picnic...
Scotland’s oldest cello made in 18th century to be played again
The oldest surviving Scottish cello has been brought to life and will be played again. The instrument made by Aberdeen luthier Robert Duncan in 1756...
Music meets mindfulness in Scottish Ensemble concerts
MINDFULNESS and music are being combined in the latest series of concerts by the Scottish Ensemble. The ensemble's Breathe performances will take place in Inverness,...
St Mary’s Music School concert celebrates female composers
A CONCERT at St Mary’s Music School in Edinburgh will celebrate the work of female composers as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. "Landscapes...
Andrew Fairlie Scholarship finalists named
THE finalists for this year's Andrew Fairlie Scholarship have been revealed. The six finalists will compete in tests of their skills at the University of...
Edinburgh Castle unveils ‘Castle of Light’ trail
PUPILS from Royal Mile primary school have been given a preview of this winter's light show at Edinburgh Castle. Tickets for the "Castle of Light"...
