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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...
Bloody Scotland reveals prize winners
DEBUT novelist Francine Toon has won the McIlvanney Prize for Pine. Toon was named as the winner over the weekend as part of the Bloody...
Keep your eyes peeled for red squirrels
HIGHLANDERS are being asked to report sightings of red squirrels during the "Great Scottish Squirrel Survey", which begins today. Rewilding charity Trees for Life wants...
A Week in Whisky: Colourful capers
GLENKINCHIE Distillery in East Lothian has been presented with a gold certificate by the Green Tourism scheme. The site is only the third distillery in...
Tattie growing art project marks finalé – with chips
POTATOES grown in Glasgow's gardens are being turned into chips to mark the end of an innovative art project. Aproxima Arts and the SWG3 venue...
