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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...

BBC Scotland ‘Introducing’ shortlist unveiled

BBC Scotland Introducing revealed the eight finalists tonight for this year's competition. The contest shines a spotlight on up-and-coming musical talent from throughout our nation....

The story behind the Cuttitta Cup

JEWELLER Hamilton & Inches has shared the story behind rugby's Cuttitta Cup, for which Scotland and Italy will compete tomorrow at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The...

Loch of the Lowes ospreys return on same day

BOTH breeding ospreys at the Scottish Wildlife Trust's (SWT's) Loch of the Lowes nature reserve in Perthshire have arrived back on the same day for...

Mother’s Day: business as usual on farm

MUMS throughout Scotland might be putting their feet up on Mother’s Day - but not farmer Shona Duncan. Shona and her daughters - Rebecca, 24,...

Sci-fi music revives Dundee’s Frankenstein link

DUNDEE'S link with Frankenstein will be explored during next month's Science Fiction Experience rock concert. David Darling, the science writer who is producing the gig,...
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Glencairn Glass short story competition results revealed

THE Glencairn Glass – the world’s favourite whisky glass, produced by Scottish glassware company Glencairn Crystal - has today revealed the winner and runner-up of...

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