The instrument is usually on display in the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway.

Newly appointed Captain Claire Lawrence is praised by the charity that taught her violin and flute.

Anthony Knight visited 12 European countries in as many months to raise money for Unicef.

Trevor Pleass, who died in April, left his violin to any academy music student in need of an instrument.

Aruna Mene is among a number of people in the region to be awarded in the King's birthday honours.

Stefan Jackiw says he will never forget his performance with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

Stefan Jackiw's £24,000 ($30,000) violin bow broke during a Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert.

The violin can be heard on Concerning Hobbits, the second track of The Fellowship of the Ring.