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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...
Radar picks up signs of disturbance in Loch Ness sparking new speculation over Nessie
Radar technology has picked up signs of a disturbance in the depth of Loch Ness, sparking speculation among Nessie enthusiasts. Deepscan cruise, which employs advanced...
Scottish rural life honoured at Helping It Happen Awards
Soft fruit co-operative Angus Growers were among 11 Scottish businesses honoured at this year’s Helping It Happen Awards. The awards, organised by Scottish Land &...
Historic document recognising Kirkcudbright farmer’s heroic efforts returned to RNLI lifeboat crew
A historic document recognising a 19th century Kirkcudbright farmer’s heroic efforts has been returned to the town - nearly 160 years after the disaster. Kirkcudbright...
Emergency plan to save capercaillie from extinction in Cairngorms National Park
They have been in decline for decades, with experts believing they could be extinct in the next 20 to 30 years. But now an emergency...
