BBC Radio Scotland
Scotland Outdoors
A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.
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BBC Radio Scotland
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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
Long Distance Walking, Homelessness and the Power of Nature with Raynor Winn. 09.12.2020 48:19
Author Raynor Winn shares her remarkable story with Mark Stephen and Helen Needham.
Cold Water, Gold and Dr Valentina Bold 05.12.2020 1:21:37
Mark and Euan find out about the Ettrick Shepherd and there's gold in them thar hills.
Slavery Derived Wealth and Land Ownership in the Highlands and Islands 02.12.2020 30:22
Dr Andrew MacKillop and Dr Iain MacKinnon discuss their new research with Mark and Euan.
LIfe on the island of Rum, mountaineering legend Hamish MacInnes and the beauty of Forvie nature reserve 28.11.2020 1:24:36
Mountaineer Hamish MacInnes, Forvie nature reserve and life on the island of Rum
Winter Woolies with Louise Scollay. A Guide to Scottish Wool - from Sheep to Shawl. 25.11.2020 36:09
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith chat to Louise Scollay of the Wool Work Podcast.
A secret bothy, creatures that glow in the dark and the wayfaring tree 21.11.2020 1:22:58
A secret bothy, creatures that glow in the dark and the wayfaring tree
The Living Mountain with Jenny Sturgeon - Nan Shepherd's masterpiece and Jenny's new album inspired by it. 18.11.2020 39:44
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham chat to singer Jenny Sturgeon about the Cairngorms.
Urban Wildlife, Freedom Lands and Meteors 14.11.2020 1:23:12
Mark and Euan discuss urban wildlife, the Leonid Meteor Shower plus much more.
Photographer Colin Prior on the Fragile World of Birds' Eggs 11.11.2020 29:32
Mark Stephen chats with Colin Prior and Bob McGowan of the National Museums of Scotland.
Mark and Euan explore the darkness and hibernation, galoshans and hurchins 07.11.2020 1:22:38
Darkness and hibernation, galoshans and hurchins
Mark Stephen speaks to writer and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch about her latest book, Huts - A Place Beyond 04.11.2020 28:57
Mark Stephen discusses the Nordic culture of huts with writer Lesley Riddoch
A Halloween or Samhain special with history and many a spooky tale to send shivers up your spine. 31.10.2020 1:20:22
With Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith.
Urban Witch and academic, Alice Tarbuck, shares her approach to magic through connecting to the natural world and folklore. 28.10.2020 54:28
Euan McIlwraith and Helen Needham chat with Alice about her book 'A Spell in the Wild.'
The Joys of Winter 24.10.2020 1:24:45
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith explore how we can better embrace winter.
Day 6 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year 21.10.2020 14:09
Kinlochleven to Fort William
Day 5 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year 19.10.2020 19:42
Bridge of Orchy to Kinlochleven
Mark Stephen meets broadcaster, singer songwriter and outdoorsman, Jimmie Macgregor 17.10.2020 25:08
Mark meets Jimmie Macgregor to reminisce about the West Highland Way walking route
Day 4 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year. 14.10.2020 13:44
Crianlarich to Bridge of Orchy.
Day 3 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year. 12.10.2020 18:41
Rowardennan to Crianlarich.
Day 2 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year. 10.10.2020 24:36
Drymen to Rowardennan.
Day 1 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year. 07.10.2020 30:55
Milngavie to Drymen.
The Bass Rock: Gannets, Geese and a Chatty Jackdaw 03.10.2020 1:25:36
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with a bird themed Scotland Outdoors.
Island Dreaming - exploring the allure or otherwise of islands around the world with author Gavin Francis. 30.09.2020 36:48
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham speak to author and GP based in Edinburgh, Gavin Francis.
St Cuthbert's Way 26.09.2020 55:05
Mark and Euan embark upon a pilgrimage along the St Cuthbert's Way.
The benefits of the outdoors for those living with dementia, outdoor yoga and the nostalgic sound of a threshing mill 19.09.2020 1:22:40
The benefits of the outdoors for those living with dementia, outdoor yoga and bitterns
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