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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...
Guy Grieve shares adventures at Game Fair
SCOTTISH FIELD columnist Guy Grieve will be sharing stories from his adventures at next month's Scottish Game Fair. Grieve will take to the stage in...
Royal Highland Show toasts gin, beer, and PJs launch
THE Royal Highland Show has released a gin to celebrate its 200th anniversary, alongside a beer partnership, and merchandise - including a pair of pyjamas....
Glasgow votes for more local nature reserves
COUNCILLORS in Glasgow are to create more local nature reserves (LNRs) and extend some existing sites. A total of 22 open spaces are poised to...
Galloway Hoard Viking treasures break visitor record
THE Galloway Hoard, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century, has brought more than 30,000 visitors to Kirkcudbright. The ancient artefacts, which...
