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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...

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Fantastic far reaching views from a modern family home

Oranjemond House is a beautifully appointed detached property with far reaching views over the Cromarty Firth and beyond. Strutt and Parker present to the market this...
Nicholson's Whisky Showcase takes place this month

A celebration of Robert Burns with whisky and fine food

Eight pubs in Edinburgh and another in Glasgow are getting ready to take part in a celebration of whisky. Launching on 15 January, Nicholson’s will...
Celtic Connections is marking 25 glorious years

Celtic Connections hits its silver anniversary with a host of stars

Britain's biggest winter music festival of its kind is being held in Glasgow - and it's just under a fortnight away. Celtic Connections celebrates its...
Rabbie, the musical on the life of Robert Burns

Robert Burns musical is coming to Edinburgh theatre

A musical celebrating the life of Scotland's national bard is coming to Edinburgh. Fresh from a record run in the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Captivate...
The weather vane is back on top of Selkirk's Sir Walter Scott Courthouse

Restoring the past at Sir Walter Scott’s old stamping ground

Repairs to an iconic Scottish building are continuing, following the re-installation of its weather vane. The refurbishment of the iconic Sir Walter Scott Courthouse steeple...
Calum Richardson, chef/owner of The Bay Fish & Chips in Stonehaven

Award-winning Scots chef looks to pass on his knowledge

An award-winning Scottish chef is hoping to help secure a future in the culinary industry for a youngster. Calum Richardson is mentoring Stonehaven's Mackie Academy...

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