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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...
Duncan Chisholm with the Gregg Fiddle.

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...
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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...
Dr James Beattie defeats the ‘enemies of Truth’, by Joshua Reynolds, 1773.

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...
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Christmas market at Glenalmond College

Sponsored Content | Glenalmond College is kicking off the festival season with a beautiful Christmas market followed by a candlelit carol service. Visitors are warmly...
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Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

Center Parcs has unveiled plans for its first site in Scotland. The new resort near Hawick in the Scottish Borders would represent a £350m investment...

Drygate Brewery and Braw Beard have teamed up to create The Brawtherhood Brew

Beer and beards come together to form The Brawtherhood Brew

Two Scottish firms have joined forces to create a new beer. Drygate Brewery and Braw Beard have teamed up to create The Brawtherhood Brew –...
Land agent at Bell Ingram, Catherine Smith,

Scotland’s young farmers are urged to look at the bigger picture

Scotland's young farmers are being urged to see the bigger picture beyond their farm gate and beyond their computers. Catherine Smith, land agent at Bell...
The Macallan Sherry Oak 40 Years Old - 2017

Ballot is open for the chance to buy The Macallan 40 Years Old – for £6250

Whisky lovers with a few pounds to spare in their pockets are being invited to enter a ballot to purchase The Macallan 40 Years Old...
The Mercat Grill in East Lothian

Take part in the world’s biggest pub quiz from the comfort of a local

An award-winning bar and restaurant is inviting locals and their four-legged friends to take join them and take part in the world's biggest pub quiz....
Councillor Glen Sanderson of Northumberland County Council with Councillor Gordon Edgar of Scottish Borders Council

Bid to secure important status for bridge between Scotland and England

A bridge between Scotland and England is at the centre of a bid to become one of 100 most important sites south of the border....
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Scotch whisky firm becomes official sponsor of The Open

The Open is famous for its legendary Claret Jug trophy, but it will be tied to a Scots whisky for the next few years. Independent...

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