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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...
Credit: Ben Addy, Moxon Architects.

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...

Meet the Designer

Fancy something new? Sheila Fleet is launching her new collection in Jenners, Edinburgh this month.   If you like the glow of gold or the shine...

Fort William has all the Mòd cons

An evening of live trad music and Gaelic culturewill form part of a celebration marking the arrival of the Royal National Mòd to Lochaber. People...

Perth’s ‘Cultural Quarter’ is edging closer to completion

Plans to create a 'Cultural Quarter' in Perth are continuing apace as the second phase of works is set to come to an end. The...

Scots photographic legend’s American exploits still on show

An exhibition of a Glasgow photographer's work charting the most famous people and events in America over the last 50 years is currently on show....

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival chairman recognised with Scotch whisky industry’s top honour

The chairman of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has been honoured for his outstanding commitment to promoting Scotland’s national drink. James Campbell, a volunteer...

Highland festival of archaeology will conclude this weekend

The Highland Archaeology Festival will conclude this weekend. The two week schedule has been held to mark 2017 as the Scottish Year of History, Heritage...

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