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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Latest episode
Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
The Underwater World of Sonic Explorer David de la Haye. 16.09.2020 31:25
David de la Haye shares underwater sounds with Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith
Wind in the willows, Exploring the Forth and a Lost Words Blessing 12.09.2020 1:17:32
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with sounds from Scotland.
Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart describes being involved in the Lost Words Spell Songs project. 08.09.2020 39:25
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham with part 2 of their chat with Karine Polwart.
Orca spotting in Shetland, the bird with the graceful dance and walk in Rouken Glen, Glasgow 05.09.2020 1:22:54
A bird with a graceful dance, a walk in Rouken Glen and orca spotting in Shetland
Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart shares some of her favourite places in nature which have inspired her music making. 02.09.2020 29:07
Part 1 of the chat Karine had with Mark Stephen and Helen Needham.
St Kilda, Moths, Ragwort, Planes and Boots and Beards 29.08.2020 1:23:18
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Adventurer Jenny Tough shares stories of solo running trips through mountain ranges around the world. 26.08.2020 47:14
Jenny chats to Mark Stephen and Helen Needham as she publishes a new book, 'Tough Women.'
Cycling Post Lockdown, Nature Recovery Plan and a Hair Raising Ride in a Reliant Robin 22.08.2020 1:20:12
With Mark Stephen and Laura Guthrie.
Kathleen Jamie discusses places that have inspired her writing including the Island of Rona, Alaska and Orkney. 19.08.2020 42:13
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham speak with nature writer and poet, Kathleen Jamie.
Mark and Helen climb Suilven, find out about the pipistrelle bat and the joys of river swimming 15.08.2020 1:22:33
A climb up Suilven, the life of the pipistrelle bat and the joys of river swimming
Aboriginal broadcaster and sound artist Daniel Browning shares his view of the natural world through sound. 12.08.2020 43:42
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham discuss sounds collected by Daniel Browning of ABC.
Gulls, limpets and more from the Seaside 08.08.2020 1:24:38
Mark and Euan with a coastal themed Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Mark and Euan meet Esther Woolfson, author and animal lover to discuss her latest book Between Light and Storm 05.08.2020 29:34
Author and animal lover, Esther Woolfson on her latest book Between Light and Storm
Clatty - or Dirty - Camping and How to Solve It, Riding the Hebrides and Smoo Caves. 01.08.2020 1:21:22
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith address the issue of dirty camping as lockdown eases.
Mark and Euan meet up with Professor Des Thompson, principal advisor on science and biodiversity for Scottish Natural Heritage 29.07.2020 20:18
A profile of Professor Des Thompson of Scottish Natural Heritage
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith revisit a trip they made to the most remote part of the British Isles, St Kilda in 2011 25.07.2020 56:10
Mark and Euan revisit a trip they made to the Islands at the Edge of the World in 2011
Leonie Charlton describes her journey riding on horseback from Barra to Callanish in the Outer Hebrides. 22.07.2020 43:33
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham chat with Leonie about her book Marram.
National Park rangers, the history of the daisy and gannets 18.07.2020 1:23:37
Mark and Euan visit a gannet colony and meet some park rangers
Wildlife cameraman Raymond Besant shares his passion for Orkney's wildlife including filming otters for BBC Springwatch. 15.07.2020 36:45
Raymond chats to Mark Stephen and Helen Needham from his home in Orkney.
An Alien Invader, a Polar Explorer and a Black Isle Walk 11.07.2020 1:24:36
Mark and Euan with this week's Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham meet explorer, skiier and mountaineer, Myrtle Simpson 08.07.2020 30:21
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham meet explorer, skiier and mountaineer, Myrtle Simpson
Musical Musings and Getting Ready to Explore 04.07.2020 1:23:41
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Exploring the islands of the West Coast of Ireland and Scotland by boat with travel writer, Philip Marsden. 01.07.2020 40:05
Mark and Euan hear about the history and folklore connected to Philip's voyage.
The Perfect Scottish Picnic featuring the Mighty Scotch Egg, Outdoor Toilet Etiquette plus Mystery Bird AND Mystery Insect. 27.06.2020 1:21:30
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with a very stormy podcast.
Filming chimps in West Africa and birds of prey in Scotland with Sally-Ann Wilson, filmmaker and CEO of Public Media Alliance. 24.06.2020 38:11
Sally-Ann Wilson shares her deep love of the natural world with Mark and Euan.
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