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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...
Ardbeg’s first beer supports clean water projects
ISLAY distillery Ardbeg has teamed up with social enterprise Brewgooder to create its first beer and raise money for clean water projects in Africa. All...
Could soil be used to capture carbon dioxide?
FARMERS are carrying out experiments to find out if they can use their soils to trap harmful carbon dioxide from the air. The project, known...
Socially-distanced grouse shooting set to begin
ESTATES have been preparing to hold socially-distanced shoots ahead of the grouse season beginning on Wednesday. Protocols have been developed and approved by the Scottish...
Tattie supplier Branston in virtual round the world fundraiser
MEMBERS of staff from Perthshire potato packer Branston began a virtual round the world trip over the weekend to raise money for the Rachel House...
