Synopsis
Your free, weekly, pocket guide to the Scottish outdoors. A flavour of the countryside in 15 minutes! From BBC Radio Scotland
Episodes
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![Island Dreaming - exploring the allure or otherwise of islands around the world with author Gavin Francis.]()
Island Dreaming - exploring the allure or otherwise of islands around the world with author Gavin Francis.
30/09/2020 Duration: 36minMark Stephen and Helen Needham speak to author and GP based in Edinburgh, Gavin Francis.
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![St Cuthberts Way]()
St Cuthbert's Way
26/09/2020 Duration: 55minMark and Euan embark upon a pilgrimage along the St Cuthbert's Way.
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![The benefits of the outdoors for those living with dementia, outdoor yoga and the nostalgic sound of a threshing mill]()
The benefits of the outdoors for those living with dementia, outdoor yoga and the nostalgic sound of a threshing mill
19/09/2020 Duration: 01h22minThe benefits of the outdoors for those living with dementia, outdoor yoga and bitterns
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![The Underwater World of Sonic Explorer David de la Haye.]()
The Underwater World of Sonic Explorer David de la Haye.
16/09/2020 Duration: 31minDavid de la Haye shares underwater sounds with Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith
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![Wind in the willows, Exploring the Forth and a Lost Words Blessing]()
Wind in the willows, Exploring the Forth and a Lost Words Blessing
12/09/2020 Duration: 01h17minMark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with sounds from Scotland.
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![Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart describes being involved in the Lost Words Spell Songs project.]()
Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart describes being involved in the Lost Words Spell Songs project.
08/09/2020 Duration: 39minMark Stephen and Helen Needham with part 2 of their chat with Karine Polwart.
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![Orca spotting in Shetland, the bird with the graceful dance and walk in Rouken Glen, Glasgow]()
Orca spotting in Shetland, the bird with the graceful dance and walk in Rouken Glen, Glasgow
05/09/2020 Duration: 01h22minA bird with a graceful dance, a walk in Rouken Glen and orca spotting in Shetland
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![Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart shares some of her favourite places in nature which have inspired her music making.]()
Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart shares some of her favourite places in nature which have inspired her music making.
02/09/2020 Duration: 29minPart 1 of the chat Karine had with Mark Stephen and Helen Needham.
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![St Kilda, Moths, Ragwort, Planes and Boots and Beards]()
St Kilda, Moths, Ragwort, Planes and Boots and Beards
29/08/2020 Duration: 01h23minMark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
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![Adventurer Jenny Tough shares stories of solo running trips through mountain ranges around the world.]()
Adventurer Jenny Tough shares stories of solo running trips through mountain ranges around the world.
26/08/2020 Duration: 47minJenny chats to Mark Stephen and Helen Needham as she publishes a new book, 'Tough Women.'
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![Cycling Post Lockdown, Nature Recovery Plan and a Hair Raising Ride in a Reliant Robin]()
Cycling Post Lockdown, Nature Recovery Plan and a Hair Raising Ride in a Reliant Robin
22/08/2020 Duration: 01h20minWith Mark Stephen and Laura Guthrie.
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![Kathleen Jamie discusses places that have inspired her writing including the Island of Rona, Alaska and Orkney.]()
Kathleen Jamie discusses places that have inspired her writing including the Island of Rona, Alaska and Orkney.
19/08/2020 Duration: 42minMark Stephen and Helen Needham speak with nature writer and poet, Kathleen Jamie.
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![Mark and Helen climb Suilven, find out about the pipistrelle bat and the joys of river swimming]()
Mark and Helen climb Suilven, find out about the pipistrelle bat and the joys of river swimming
15/08/2020 Duration: 01h22minA climb up Suilven, the life of the pipistrelle bat and the joys of river swimming
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![Aboriginal broadcaster and sound artist Daniel Browning shares his view of the natural world through sound.]()
Aboriginal broadcaster and sound artist Daniel Browning shares his view of the natural world through sound.
12/08/2020 Duration: 43minMark Stephen and Helen Needham discuss sounds collected by Daniel Browning of ABC.
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![Gulls, limpets and more from the Seaside]()
Gulls, limpets and more from the Seaside
08/08/2020 Duration: 01h24minMark and Euan with a coastal themed Scotland Outdoors podcast.
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![Mark and Euan meet Esther Woolfson, author and animal lover to discuss her latest book Between Light and Storm]()
Mark and Euan meet Esther Woolfson, author and animal lover to discuss her latest book Between Light and Storm
05/08/2020 Duration: 29minAuthor and animal lover, Esther Woolfson on her latest book Between Light and Storm
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![Clatty - or Dirty - Camping and How to Solve It, Riding the Hebrides and Smoo Caves.]()
Clatty - or Dirty - Camping and How to Solve It, Riding the Hebrides and Smoo Caves.
01/08/2020 Duration: 01h21minMark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith address the issue of dirty camping as lockdown eases.
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![Mark and Euan meet up with Professor Des Thompson, principal advisor on science and biodiversity for Scottish Natural Heritage]()
Mark and Euan meet up with Professor Des Thompson, principal advisor on science and biodiversity for Scottish Natural Heritage
29/07/2020 Duration: 20minA profile of Professor Des Thompson of Scottish Natural Heritage
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![Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith revisit a trip they made to the most remote part of the British Isles, St Kilda in 2011]()
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 Duration: 56minMark and Euan revisit a trip they made to the Islands at the Edge of the World in 2011
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![Leonie Charlton describes her journey riding on horseback from Barra to Callanish in the Outer Hebrides.]()
Leonie Charlton describes her journey riding on horseback from Barra to Callanish in the Outer Hebrides.
22/07/2020 Duration: 43minMark Stephen and Helen Needham chat with Leonie about her book Marram.
