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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...
Rower Jamie Douglas-Hamilton prepares for Antarctic trial
SCOTTISH adventurer Jamie Douglas-Hamilton is preparing to row from Antarctica to South Georgia to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and honour Sir Ernest...
Vegware appoints new boss as founder steps down
PLANT-BASED packaging maker Vegware has unveiled its new top team as the Edinburgh-based company's founder stands down. Joe Frankel launched his business in 2006 and...
Foresters donate Scottish Government Christmas tree
THIS year's Scottish Government Christmas tree has been donated by a Scottish forestry company. Highfield Forestry, which is based in Perth, grew the seven-foot Nordmann...
Grouse season gives £350m boost
THE grouse season ends today, following its five-month boost to Scotland's rural economy. Grouse shooting generates more than £350 million a year and supports the...
