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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...
Duncan Chisholm with the Gregg Fiddle.

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...
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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...
Dr James Beattie defeats the ‘enemies of Truth’, by Joshua Reynolds, 1773.

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...
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Christmas market at Glenalmond College

Sponsored Content | Glenalmond College is kicking off the festival season with a beautiful Christmas market followed by a candlelit carol service. Visitors are warmly...
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Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

Center Parcs has unveiled plans for its first site in Scotland. The new resort near Hawick in the Scottish Borders would represent a £350m investment...

Independent school pupils celebrate GCSE success

PUPILS at St Leonards School in St Andrews and Strathallan School in Perthshire are among those celebrating after receiving their General Certificate of Secondary Education...

Musselburgh Gold Cup seeks superheroes

BATMAN, Superman, and Wonder Woman are all expected to attend this year's Musselburgh Gold Cup. Musselburgh Racecourse is holding a family "superheroes' day" on 11...

Findhorn Bay Festival launches programme

THE programme for the fourth Findhorn Bay Festival has been released. The festival - which includes art, music, and theatre - begins on 23 September...

Brian Cox and Alan Cumming back King’s Theatre rescue bid

ACTORS including Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, and Gabriel Byrne have backed a campaign to save the King's Theatre in Edinburgh. The theatre is closing for...

Scottish fish skins turned into ‘leather’ wallets

FISH skins from Dunkeld Smokehouse are being turned into wallets to raise money for wild salmon conservation. Antonia Gillett, 28, has opened Felsie, which is...

Watch out for the ‘Money Mule Man’ in Edinburgh

IF THE “Money Mule Man” approaches you in Edinburgh tomorrow then just say "No" - and you could win £100. Comedian Paul Black has teamed...

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