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...
Dundee becomes ‘Beanotown’
DUNDEE has been transformed into "Beanotown" for a week, with a Hollywood-style sign on the Law. The sign is part of the Dundee Summer (Bash)...
Galloway Country Fair: performing pigs and leaping sheep
THE Galloway Country Fair will include "performing pigs, fence leaping sheep, beautiful birds of prey, and dogs of all kinds", according to its organisers. Events...
Sunscreen, shade, and sunset walkies
VETS are advising owners to stick to "sunscreen, shade, and sunset walkies" during the heatwave. Owners are advised not to take their dogs for a...
Sea pool aims to put Arbroath back on the map
PLANS for a sea pool aim to promote Arbroath as a holiday destination once more. The Angus town hosted vast numbers of visitors from the...
