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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...
Rare17th century silver communion cup could fetch £30,000 at auction
A rare early 17th century silver communion cup could fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer. The cup, dating from between 1619-1621,...
Conservationists slam Rest and Be Thankful tunnel to protect vehicles from landslips
A conservation charity has slammed Transport Scotland’s plans to build a tunnel on the Rest and Be Thankful to protect vehicles from landslips. The Friends...
Calling Time: clock ticks on online charity auction of one-off watches
Lyon & Turnbull is set to auction off nine watches to help support cancer charity Maggie's. The EveryWatch sale of original timepieces will take place...
World record-breaking brothers bid to turn whisky into water with new charity
A trio of Scottish world record-breaking rowing brothers have joined forces with their famous father to launch a new charity. The Maclean Foundation, which has...
