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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...
One lucky group will get to taste Glengoyne’s 50-year-old whisky
GLENGOYNE will open a bottle of its oldest whisky, a 50-year-old Highland single malt, for one lucky group to enjoy next year. Only 150 decanters...
Is this the ultimate Christmas ice cream?
ICE cream maker Mackie's has joined forces with Crieff Hydro Hotel to create what could be the ultimate festive flavour. Their turkey and cranberry ice...
Macduff man makes rum in Mauritius
A MACDUFF man has swapped wine making in rainy England for rum making in sunny Mauritius. David Adamson studied winemaking at Plumpton College near Brighton....
Lidl gets ready to mark ‘daft days’ with poetry
SUPERMARKET chain Lidl has brought together a group of poets to celebrate the "daft days" between Christmas and Epiphany. Poets who have penned verses for...
