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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...
The National Wallace Monument celebrates Scotland’s heroines for International Woman’s Day on 8th March
Marking International Women's Day, on 8th March, the National Wallace Monument in Stirling will present special live actor performances as part of its Scotland's Heroines...
Brown-Foreman appoint new whisky maker for Scotch portfolio
Brown-Forman has announced the appointment of Rachel Barrie as whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries, effective...
Scottish Opera’s youth company present Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas
Scottish Opera’s Connect Company – made up of talented young singers, instrumentalists and stage managers aged between 16 and 21 – presents Purcell’s chamber opera,...
A new bridge has been installed at Balgavies Loch wildlife reserve
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has replaced a bridge over a burn at Balgavies Loch Reserve near Forfar. The...
