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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...
Rugby referee helps farmers to ‘go green’
RUGBY referee Nigel Owens has teamed up with Barclays Bank to help farmers cut their carbon dioxide emissions. Owens, who farms cattle at Pontyberem in...
Funding for Highland Wildlife Park’s new centre
THE Highland Wildlife Park has moved a step closer to replacing its visitors' centre after being awarded £1 million of funding by Highlands & Islands...
Cambo Gardens unveils outdoor events programme
EIGHT "makers' market weekends" are being held at Cambo Gardens in Fife over the autumn and winter to promote local food, crafts and gifts. This...
Caithness distillery picks its name
SCOTLAND'S most northerly mainland whisky distillery has revealed its name - "8 Doors Distillery". Kerry and Derek Campbell, who were granted planning permission last year,...
