Scotland the Drive

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Something big is starting its engine. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas, Scotland The Drive is the new podcast putting you in the front seat of Scotland’s motoring world. News, reviews, test drives and straight-talking chat from two of Scotland’s most recognisable motoring voices.

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#17 | The One with Alan Rough, Toyota, What We’ve Been Driving and a Solar-Powered Road Trip… 10.07.2026 1:09:39

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...

#16 | The One with Jack McConnell, Audi Q3, BMW iX3 and £23 Fish Suppers… 26.06.2026 1:00:02

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...

#15 | The One with Lorraine Kelly, Lombard Rally and a £500,000 Ferrari… 12.06.2026 42:24

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...

#14 | The One with Lorraine, Mazda, Leapmotor and Potholes… 29.05.2026 46:58

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...

#13 | The One with John Cleland, Kia, BMW and a £255 Dacia Key... 15.05.2026 1:07:15

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...

#12 | The One with Chris van Der Kuyl, the Polestar 3 and a surprise new EV owner… 01.05.2026 49:56

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...

#11 | The One with Judith Ralston, Fuel Prices and Alan's MOT bill… 17.04.2026 43:07

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...

#10 | The One with Jonathan Watson, The Farizon Van and a £350,000 Range Rover… 03.04.2026 40:50

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...

#9 - The One with the Stephen Leckie, Stuart Gray and the new Ford Explorer… 20.03.2026 1:12:41

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...

#8 | The One with Chesney Hawkes, EV Charging updates and Fuel Price Transparency… 06.03.2026 50:28

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...

#7 | The One with Ken Bruce, Capri Comebacks and 50 years since the end of the Hillman Imp 20.02.2026 1:06:01

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...

#6 | The One with Nick Nairn, Dodgy Cameras and Ally’s New Knee 06.02.2026 49:10

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...

#5 | The One with Hollie McRae, the new Kia EV5 and a lost knee… 23.01.2026 52:49

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...

#4 | The One with Jackie Bird, Winter Driving and a Gammy Knee... 09.01.2026 48:24

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...

#3 | The One with Grant Stott’s First Car, the Chery Tiggo and F1 as a Sport? 19.12.2025 1:00:15

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,...

#2 | The One about SCOTY 2025, Jillian Shedden’s First Car and Miles of Motoring Chat 05.12.2025 52:13

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...

#1 | The One with First Cars, EV Gripes, Roadworks and What We’ve Been Driving 21.11.2025 48:41

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...

Scotland The Drive – The Motoring Podcast for Scotland | Official Trailer 14.11.2025 0:59

Welcome to Scotland The Drive – The Motoring Podcast for Scotland . Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas , it’s packed with car reviews, motoring chat and stories from across Scotland’s roads. This short trailer gives you a taste of what’s ahead as we get ready for the first full episode, launching Friday 21st of November! 🎧 Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube 📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Faceb...

Scotland The Drive – coming soon 24.10.2025 0:20

The road ahead starts here. Scotland The Drive is the new podcast for Scotland’s motoring community. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas, it’s your weekly journey through the latest motoring news, car reviews, and driving stories from across the country. Follow now so you don’t miss the first episode. www.facebook.com/scotlandthedrive www.instagram.com/scotlandthedrive www.youtube.com/@scotlandt...