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...
Restaurant news round-up: Ralph & Finns, Gleneagles, and more
Peter Ranscombe serves up another slice of recent restaurant news. CHEF Kevin O’Neill has taken over at modern bar and brasserie Ralph & Finns in...
Hannah Lim solo show comes to Edinburgh
EDINBURGH Printmakers is to host the first solo exhibition in Scotland by Singaporean-British artist Hannah Lim. The London-based artist will make prints for the first...
Bloody Scotland shines spotlight on new authors
THE Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival has chosen 22 new writers for its "Crime in the Spotlight" feature. Each author will appear alongside more...
Hostelling Scotland sites all open again
ALL of the sites operated by Hostelling Scotland are now up and running again following the lockdowns. It marks the first time in more than...
