NEWS
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...
Scots language survey launched
A PROJECT is being launched today to map how Scots is spoken throughout the nation. The "Speak for Yersel" project, run by the University of...
King confers Dunfermline’s city status
KING Charles III will visit Dunfermline today to confer city status on Scotland's ancient capital. The ceremony will take place at Dunfermline City Chambers as...
Scone Palace launches ‘Kids go free’ offer
SCONE Palace will be throwing open its doors to young people tomorrow, with free entry throughout October for all children aged 15 and under. The...
George Leslie Hunter paintings at Bonhams’ Scottish art sale
TWELVE paintings by Scottish Colourist George Leslie Hunter are going under the hammer at Bonhams' Scottish art sale in Edinburgh on 19 October. The collection...
