This circuit that mimics the sound of the famous Scottish instrument was found in a Popular Electronics from the 90s. The components are still quite common today.
Yes, tunnel diodes can also be used in voltage regulators, as shown in this circuit from a Radio...
The gain of this circuit at 1 kHz [and 40 dB falling rapidly when the frequency deviates from this...
A frequency of up to a few kilohertz can be obtained with this oscillator. The frequency is given...