Scotland the Drive

Welcome to Episode 25 of Scotland The Drive - the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ We sample one of the hottest new cars to hit the market, complete with number plates that match the fun ➡️ Tyre Safety Week is here, so we look at what you should be checking before winter really sets in ➡️ We discuss changes to private parking law and...

Welcome to Episode 24 of Scotland The Drive - the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ We look at plans for a new EV supercharging hub at the former Subway site at Balhaldie, one of the more familiar roadside sights on the A9. ➡️ We head to Forth Valley College and discover some of the challenges of driving around what feels like a build...

Welcome to Episode 23 of Scotland The Drive - the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Hear about the Peugeot E-208 on Lorraine’s Lane ➡️ Broadcaster Lesley Riddoch tells us about her First Drive ➡️ We’ve been to Morris Leslie Auctions ➡️ And we’re talking about Ghost Number Plates, Stolen Transits and Ally reckons cyclists need a licens...

Welcome to Episode 22 of Scotland The Drive - the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Hear about the Kia EV2 on Lorraine’s Lane ➡️ Broadcaster Arlene Stuart tells us about her First Drive ➡️ Plus the Motability Show, Fuel Prices Soar, Edinburgh Traffic Jams ➡️ And the perfect conditions formula for convertible driving… Get in touch: sco...

Welcome to Episode 21 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Hear about the Mazda 6e on Lorraine’s Lane ➡️ David Craig from Scottish Charity Air Ambulance tells about his first car ➡️ Information on Morris Leslie Classic Car Auction ➡️ Plus the RAV4, Petrol Prices and Kingsway Bridge Feedback… Get in touch: scotl...

Welcome to Episode 20 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Hear about the Genesis G80 on Lorraine’s Lane ➡️ Alan’s been to Knockhill and also talking to Ally Chalmers ➡️ We’ve feedback on the Pavement Charging Situation ➡️ Plus where in Scotland has the longest wait time for a Driving Test in the UK… Get in tou...

Welcome to Episode 19 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Lorraine joins us to discuss BYD Atto 2 ➡️ Alan road tests the Vauxhall Mokka GSE ➡️ Ally speaks to Alan Gall about dodgy MOT’s ➡️ Plus Fuel Thefts, Advanced Cameras, £5m Footbridges and more… Get in touch: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com Listen on Spotify a...

Welcome to Episode 18 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Touring Car Legend Gordon Shedden tells us about his first drive ➡️ How are Ally and Lorraine coping with going electric ➡️ Alan’s been to the Jim Clark Museum ➡️ The Eco Rally, Ghost MOT’s, Tough Number Plate Laws and more… Get in touch: scotlandthedri...

Welcome to Episode 17 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Former Scotland goalkeeper Alan Rough joins us for My First Drive ➡️ We’ve been behind the wheel of a wide range of new cars, including the Omoda 7, Ford Ranger, Ford Tourneo, Toyota RAV4, Toyota C-HR and the Mazda 6e. ➡️ We get hands on with Toyota in...

Welcome to Episode 16 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Jack McConnell tells us about her first drive ➡️ We Review the Audi Q3 and BMW iX3 ➡️ and news, views and more of Scottish motoring… Get in touch: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Watch on YouTube. Follow @ScotlandTheDriv...

Welcome to Episode 15 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ The Queen of Morning TV tells us about her first drive ➡️ Alan tells us all about the Lombard Rally ➡️ A £500k Ferrari ➡️ and news, views and more of Scottish motoring… Get in touch: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Watch...

Welcome to Episode 14 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Lorraine tells us about her first drive ➡️ Alan reviews Leapmotor ➡️ Ally talks Mazda ➡️ and news, views and more of Scottish motoring… Get in touch: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Watch on YouTube. Follow @ScotlandTheD...

Welcome to Episode 13 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Touring car legend John Cleland tells us about the car that started it all ➡️ A closer look at the Kia K4 ➡️ BMW iX3 ➡️ Replacement Keys ➡️ and changes to driving test bookings and how it affects learners. Get in touch: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com Listen...

Welcome to Episode 12 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Chris van der Kuyl’s first drive ➡️ A day in England road testing the Polestar 3 ➡️ Clampdown on over 70s ➡️ Fuel prices and thefts ➡️ and someone’s bought their first EV Get in touch: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast...

Welcome to Episode 11 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Judith Ralston weathers the storm of her first drive ➡️ We’ve been driving Geely & Vauxhall cars ➡️ Alan’s hefty pickup MOT bill ➡️ Fuel prices and how they are affecting drivers across Scotland ➡️ A Proposed 55mph National Speed Limit Get in...

Welcome to Episode 10 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Ally is back on the road and reviews the Farizon Van ➡️ Actor Jonathan Watson from Two Doors Down joins us to talk about the four-wheeled love of his life and his very first car. In the news: ➡️ World Rally Scotland heading to the north east. ➡️ B...

Welcome to Episode 9 of Scotland The Drive. The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Stephen Leckie joins us for My First Drive and shares the car that started it all. ➡️ Lorraine has been driving the new Ford Explorer. We share what stands out and who it suits. ➡️ What’s on at Knockhill this year as Stuart Gray talks us through the big...

Welcome to Episode 8 of Scotland the Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Chesney Hawkes tells us about his first car. ➡️ We speak to Niall Riddell, CEO of EV fuel card firm Paua about the future of public charging in Scotland. ➡️ In the news: EV parking fines, Fuel Price Transparency and we remember Eric Dymock 📧 Cont...

Welcome to Episode 7 of Scotland The DriveThe motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode:• Ken Bruce tells us about his first car and his memories of Routemaster buses• What we’ve been driving this week• An update on changes to ChargePlace Scotland and what it means for drivers• Young Driver at Ingliston and why early driving experience matt...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: • Ally’s recovering from knee surgery and already back behind the mic. • Celebrity chef Nick Nairn tells us all about his first car. • We chat about what we’ve been driving with Lorraine taking out the new Suzuki • In the news: – Speeding convictions...

Welcome to Episode 5 and the first Scotland The Drive of 2026 – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Hollie McRae’s first car. ➡️ Lorraine’s been sampling the new Kia EV5 ➡️ In the news: Monte Carlo Classic, 20mph Speed Limits, MG Car Testing, Honda’s new badge and what’s the UK’s favourite car colour? 📧 Contact us scotlandthe...

Welcome to Episode 4 and the first Scotland The Drive of 2026 – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Jackie Bird joins us to talk about her first car. ➡️ We reveal the answer to last episodes quiz question! ➡️ Behind the Wheel of the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia EV4. ➡️ In the news: Eyesight tests for older drivers, What’s happening...

Welcome to Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland on the move with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: ➡️ Grant Stott tells us about his first car. ➡️ Lorraine takes the wheel of the 2025 Chery Tiggo. ➡️ We share our thoughts after driving the new Tesla Model Y. ➡️ In the news: The Scottish Government scraps plans to cut national speed limits, The North Coast 500,...

Welcome to Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas. In this episode: > We kick off with “Identify This Car” and reveal the winner. > A busy night at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards as we share the category winners and the overall champ. > Jillian Shedden joins us to talk about her first car. > We preview the Monte...

Welcome to Episode One of Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast for Scotland. Hosted by Alan Douglas and Ally Bally In this first drive:• We kick off with a car quiz and share stories about our first cars.• EVs come under the spotlight – charging headaches, new taxes and the ongoing issues with ChargePlace Scotland.• From rising SUV parking costs to endless roadworks, the Rest and Be Thankful...