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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...
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Laings dazzle in Glasgow with huge light installation

Laings jewellers has lit up Buchanan Street with a large-scale light installation on the front of their Glasgow flagship showroom. Production company Blachere Illumination created...
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Gift something a little different this Christmas with Trump Turnberry

Set against the majestic backdrop of Scotland's west coast, Trump Turnberry Resort presents a world of extraordinary gift experiences, perfect for those who deserve something...
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Christmas Gift Guide: Advent, Decorations, Pampering and House-Warming Gifts

CHRISTMAS? Is that you? If you want to get ahead of the game, why not peruse our list of top advent, house-warming, pampering and decoration...
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Number of endangered Corncrakes soar on Canna thanks to farmers

The number of endangered corncrakes on Canna has soared after years of low populations, and experts say it's all thanks to farmers. At least 12-14...
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Autumn wildlife: Photographer Rosanna Forbes shares her seasonal pictures

Autumn's colours make the perfect backdrop for wildlife photography, says Rosanna Forbes who shares her collection of seasonal pictures with Scottish Field.    [caption id="attachment_231837"...


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Jupiter Artland launches a special Winter Series of events

Jupiter Artland - the award-winning, contemporary sculpture park, located just outside Edinburgh - will launch a special new Winter Series. Doors open this season for...
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Emergency plan to save capercaillie from extinction in Cairngorms National Park

They have been in decline for decades, with experts believing they could be extinct in the next 20 to 30 years. But now an emergency...
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Scottish Highlands serve as backdrop to new philosophical adventurer film inspired by Cairngorms

The Scottish Highlands will serve as the backdrop to a new philosophical adventurer film inspired by the Cairngorms. Filmed during the harsh Scottish winter, The...
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‘The story of a very poor grouse season this year is one being repeated across Scotland’

The grouse season is well underway but numbers at the lowest in memory, says Dr Matthew Balfour from St David’s Gamebird Services.   It’s the...
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Woman is first to climb all Scotland’s Grahams in one trip

A climber from the Highlands has become the first woman to climb all the Grahams in Scotland in a single journey. Lorraine McCall took four...
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Capercaillie numbers at leks down 9% amid extinction fears

The number of male Capercaillie at leks was down nine percent amid extinction fears for the species, The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has warned.  Only 153...
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Adventure Show special with Cameron McNeish

Two ‘Adventure Show’ specials will be hitting our screens this Christmas on BBC2 Scotland. Cameron McNeish is back on our television screens this Christmas presenting...
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Discover how Scotland’s past was dripping in blood

The second episode of the real life story behind Scotland's past is being shown tonight (Monday). Rise of the Clans will see Neil Oliver travel...
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Finding the positives in a poor grouse season

Scotland’s grouse sector has taken a hit this year due to the poor weather - but that has not dampened enthusiasm for private investment in...

Meet the finalists of the Scottish Rural Awards

The Scottish Rural Awards are delighted to announce the finalists in the fifth annual awards. A set of 11 categories were open for nominations between...

Go wild with the children in the great outdoors

The Wild Year Book is full of great ideas on how to entertain children while rediscovering the great outdoors at any time of year. It...

How many Christmas songs can you find here?

Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing shares his thoughts on Christmas using the titles and lyrics of 35 songs. Snow is most definitely not falling...

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