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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...
Artists send online D&G postcards
NEARLY 40 artists and makers have contributed small-scale works to an online exhibition entitled "A Postcard From D&G". Pieces created for the initiative range from...
Bid to uncover Churchill’s untold Scots connections
THE International Churchill Society (ICS) wants to hear untold stories about Sir Winston Churchill's connections with Scotland. The society has highlighted many of the Second...
‘Hello Dolly!’ as museum and other sites reopen
THE National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh is among the tourist attractions reopening today as Scotland's businesses continue to bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown....
Rural arts fundraising campaign launched
A FUNDRAISING campaign to help rural venues host live performances begins this morning. The "Keep Rural Arts Live" initiative aims to raise £20,000 through the...
