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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...
Joiner to climb Ben Nevis while carrying 100kg to raise money for Doddie Weir foundation
A joiner is preparing to climb Ben Nevis while carrying 100kg to raise money for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. After six months of training,...
Temperatures in the River Dee are reaching levels dangerous to salmon and trout
Temperatures in the River Dee are reaching levels dangerous to salmon and trout, it was warned. The River Dee Trust has been monitoring water temperatures...
Rare painting by artist whose career was cut short set to fetch £150,000
A rare painting by an Aberdeen artist whose promising career was cut short by a tragic accident is set to fetch £150,000 when it goes...
Dad tackles West Highland Way in just 48 hours to raise money for charity
A dad has raised more than £2,500 for charity after taking on the West Highland Way in just 48 hours. Dr Nick Hesford completed the...
