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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...
Hamilton & Inches launches first recycled gold range
JEWELLERY chain Hamilton & Inches has launched its first collection made from recycled 18-carat solid yellow gold. The "Gold Luna" collection, which was made at...
Farming and crofting families offered support
CROFTERS and livestock farmers in Caithness, Stranraer, and Ullapool are being offered help to grow their profits. The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) and...
Feeding call as National Red Squirrel Week looms
IF YOU live in an area with red squirrels then keep feeding them during the autumn and winter. That's the message from the Red Squirrel...
Groups warn over ‘Hunting With Dogs’ Bill
COUNTRYSIDE groups have warned Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) about "unintended consequences" from the Hunting With Dogs (Scotland) Bill that's making its way through...
