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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...
Credit: Ben Addy, Moxon Architects.

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...

Rise Up festival opens in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN'S new Rise Up festival is underway, celebrating Black and People of Colour Creatives in the Granite City and the whole of Scotland. The weekend...

Fisherrow Harbour Festival returns this weekend

FISHERROW Harbour Festival is back in East Lothian tomorrow. Highlights will include an RNLI lifeboat water rescue display, a visit from two heritage fishing boats...

Craft Central opens in Dunblane tomorrow

CRAFT Central, a multi-disciplinary arts venue, opens tomorrow in Dunblane. The new site is also home to the Central Scotland School of Craft (CSSC) and...

Dynamic Earth’s planetarium is in Falkirk this weekend

FALKIRK Science Festival is playing host to Dynamic Earth's planetarium this weekend as the six-metre inflatable dome begins its summer tour. The portable planetarium can...

Have you seen a spotted flycatcher?

THE spotted flycatcher is one of six species of migratory birds returning home to Scotland right now - and scientists need your help if you...

Ukraine fundraising efforts around Scotland

COMMUNITIES throughout Scotland are continuing to raise funds for people affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In Fraserburgh, a concert held last Saturday raised more...

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