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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...
The Gael launches its 20cl gin bottle
A Scottish distillery has launched its gin in a new smaller bottle, after the success of its larger creation. The Gael Spirits Company, based in...
Scotch Whisky Action Fund backing six projects
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund has announced the six projects that it will be supporting over the coming year as part of the industry’s ongoing...
Sights set on the Old Man of Hoy – despite being blind
From the moment he watched the televised ascent of the Old Man of Hoy, Red Széll vowed that he too would stand atop Europe’s tallest...
Distillery’s fish project in the running for award
Tamdhu Distillery’s innovative Speyside Fish Pass Project has been shortlisted for the prestigious Scottish National Heritage Business Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards 2019....
