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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...
Scottish slave trade film premieres in Glasgow
A FILM that explores Scotland's connections with the slave trade will have its UK premiere at Glasgow Film Theatre. Lagareh – The Last Born, which...
Morrison’s Academy upgrades playgrounds and rooms
PUPILS at Morrison's Academy in Crieff are enjoying two new playgrounds, which were built over the summer. The independent school has created the pair of...
Queen’s cortege prepares for final journey
THE Queen's cortege will leave St Giles' Cathedral and process to Edinburgh airport this afternoon. Thousands of people are expected to line the route from...
Dumfries and Galloway soil and rock turned into art
ROCKS and soil gathered in Dumfries and Galloway has been used to create works of art for a forthcoming exhibition, Made Ground. Arts organisation Cample...
