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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...
Estates vow to continue wildlife scheme
SCOTTISH estates have vowed to continue expanding an international wildlife and habitat accreditation scheme beyond the UK's European Union (EU) transition. Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES),...
Peebles Hydro Hotel welcomes Pure Spa
SPA operator Pure has taken over the facilities at Peebles Hydro Hotel. An extra treatment room is being added and the beds and equipment in...
Gamekeepers donate to help Lucas
AS THE result of a chance encounter, gamekeepers from the Southern Uplands Moorland Group (SUMG) have been very pleased to be able to assist in...
Wee Smoky – a whisky for people who don’t like whisky
WHISKY industry veteran Rory Gammell has launched a bottle of Scotch - for people who don't like whisky. Wee Smoky is made by ageing single...
