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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...
Schools news round-up: Trees, music, and more
Peter Ranscombe calls the register as he rounds-up news from Scotland's schools. Quiet at the back. BELHAVEN Hill School in East Lothian has planted a...
Panto cast visits hospital
THE panto cast from the His Majesty’s Theatre visited the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital yesterday. It's the first time the performers have been able to...
Aberdeen university backs Jacob’s Ladder bid
THE University of Aberdeen’s Elphinstone Institute is backing a community group's bid to restore an historic staircase known as Jacob’s Ladder. The Friends of Jacob’s...
Islanders slam ferry services, but praise staff
SCOTLAND'S ferry services are falling "well below" the public's expectations, according to the Scottish Parliament. Nearly 400 individuals and groups responsed to a survey run...
