NEWS
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...
Aston Martin and Bowmore launch £50,000 whisky
ISLAY whisky distiller Bowmore has teamed up with sports car maker Aston Martin to launch a whisky that will cost £50,000. Only 25 bottles of...
Barefoot soldier’s 700-mile march ends in Edinburgh
A FATHER who's marching barefoot across Britain is due to finish his incredible 700-mile journey in Edinburgh this month. Christopher Brannigan, known as the "barefoot...
Families tune in for online farm tours
MORE than 10,000 families have tuned in to watch live online tours of Scotland's farms during lockdown. Almost 100 farmers have guided virtual visitors around...
‘Drive through’ afternoon teas are here to stay
A HOTEL that launched "drive through" afternoon teas during the coronavirus lockdown has decided to keep running them because they proved so popular. The Stair...
