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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...
UK’s biggest e-bike shop to open in Edinburgh
THE Electric Cycle Company (ECC) has unveiled plans to open the UK's biggest e-bike shop in Edinburgh. The firm has launched a £70,000 crowdfunding campaign to...
Threatened plants and wildlife get £1.8m
SIXTEEN projects to save Scotland's wildlife an plants have been awarded £1.8 million from the Scottish Government's Biodiversity Challenge Fund. Schemes receiving cash include Loch...
Actor embarks on epic 1000-mile horse-ride for charity
For all its trials, lockdown has been a time of reflection. Some of us have returned to the simple pleasures of an old hobby, others...
Scots prepare to head outdoors as lockdown eases
SCOTLAND'S hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses are gearing up to welcome back guests as lockdown measures continue to ease. CCW, which runs outdoor stores in...
