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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

Mark and Andrew go on a winter adventure in the heart of the Cairngorms with outdoors expert Kirk Watson along for the ride. It's a ski touring trip to remember, with some breathtaking views and an unusual accommodation solution.

Mark and Andrew travel from fresh water to salt water on a coastal sea kayak expedition, navigating the great Loch Shiel before making their way down the river and onto Loch Moidart and the coast.

With a newly refurbished peddle boat in tow, Mark and Andrew head to one of the largest lochs in Scotland to see how far the vessel of their dreams will go.

Callum needs to haggle hard to get a good price for his calves from a mainland buyer, while Zara’s morning cattle check brings devastating news. Andrew feels under pressure to make the farm pay more so that his dad can take a step back, but right now it's all hands to the pump while pregnant Gayle has been signed off work. And Noah wants a future in farming, but he needs to balance lambing with exam revision.

Tommy and Mulvaney are forced to confront an unwelcome face returning to Shieldinch. Still seething from sabotage, Tyler takes matters into his own hands, Eddie is increasingly frustrated by a scheming Francis, and Callum’s own scam is proving a success.

Celebrity couple Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill share their passion for wild outdoor swimming in Scotland and give us an unprecedented insight into their lives as a married couple. This week, Jules and Greg are in Glasgow and Edinburgh, exploring Scotland’s urban cold-water locations.

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Born into a sporting family, Jen Beattie's dad, John, played international rugby, and brother Johnnie featured for Glasgow, Montpellier and Scotland. As a youth player, Jen captained her local boys' team and had featured as a full Scotland international by the age of 16, appearing at the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup in France. At Arsenal, she won seven major titles, and she went on to win five at Manchester City, including the 2023 FA Cup. In 2020, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but continued to play for Arsenal and received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award for raising awareness about the illness while facing adversity. In 2023, Jen was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honours for services to association football and charity. Featuring contributions from John Beattie, Jill Beattie, Johnnie Beattie, Julie Orr, Leah Williamson, Ian Wright, Alex Scott, Tom Garry, Kim Little, Jill Scott and Rachel Corsie.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

Grado and Judith Ralston hit the road for an action-packed adventure in big tree country – Perthshire. As well as spending the night in their very own houseboats on Loch Tay, a beautifully converted former manse near Blair Athol and some bespoke fairytale hideaways close to Dunblane, they experience Perthshire’s wild side – with some tubing and a bungee jump.

Carole Baxter and Brian Cunningham are back at Beechgrove to kick off the season with a range of great jobs that can be done right now.

A special episode to celebrate Landward’s 50th anniversary. Dougie takes a long walk through the landscape and through five decades of this important rural affairs series. He revisits stories from the archives, revealing huge changes in the Scottish countryside. The Landward cameras documented vanishing ways of life and key moments, from devastating animal disease outbreaks to historic land buyouts and extreme weather events. We learn that what began as ‘Scotland’s farming programme’ became a broader reflection of all aspects of living and working in rural Scotland. Dougie meets up with past and present members of the Landward team as they share their best moments from working on the programme.

Abbie’s clothing brand is celebrating British Beauty Week at a big event in Glasgow, and it’s crunch time at the agency’s Halloween party as the winner of the academy is announced.

Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness unpack funny, bizarre and downright weird stories of when relationships take an unexpected turn.

Martin and Phil explore Norway’s traditions. Going back in time to a Viking village, the pair experience a pagan ceremony before helping to build a gigantic midsummer bonfire.

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Criminally funny capers featuring Scotland's funniest force on their most hilarious manoeuvres. Featuring Chief Commissioner Cameron Meikelson’s finest pearls of blue-sky thinking, and some memorable public interaction down at the cop shop. A choice selection of arresting moments, featuring classic cases and favourite files.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

A rare glimpse into the working world of the teams who keep the lights on in 208 lighthouses round the coast of Scotland and the Isle of Man.

The remarkable true story of the world’s most famous grizzly bear and the Scottish couple who raised him as their own. In 1975, wrestler Andy Robin and his wife, Maggie, adopted nine-month-old bear cub Hercules and set out to tame one of the world’s fiercest animals. What followed was an extraordinary tale of wrestling, rescue and super stardom. Featuring never-seen-before home video, this heartwarming film revisits the incredible bond between Andy, Maggie and Hercules the bear.

Michelle McManus is on a mission to sing a new hymn in front of Pope Leo XIV. This deeply personal story follows the singer and broadcaster to Rome, on the most profound spiritual journey of her life. Michelle masters the hymn before performing at her church in front of the congregation, family and friends. After a successful dress rehearsal, Michelle takes on the mission to sing the hymn in front of Pope Leo. From Scotland to the Vatican stage, Michelle McManus Sings for the Pope is a powerful story of faith, music and meaning.

Jack and Victor pack their bags for a night away they'll never forget - even if they want to. On discovering that Navid has been shutting his shop early for the last few Fridays, Jack and Victor try to wheedle information out of Isa on where he's going. But for once she's keeping a secret and so, providing only a few clues, she lets them work it out for themselves. It turns out Navid and Meena have got themselves a caravan. Jack and Victor immediately pester Navid for a holiday but with the answer firmly remaining no, the boys are left with no option but to bring out their finest sob story. With everyone in tears, Navid relents and hands over the keys to the caravan - for one night only. Friday night is boys' night and Jack and Victor are really looking forward to getting out of Craiglang, but their relaxing caravan trip soon turns into a shambles as they end up spending most of their precious time tracking down an unwelcome guest.

Every ounce of Scottish football from the SPFL to the Sunday league ringers. It means everything, it means nothing, and this is the view of the fans on the terrace.

A big meaty haggis for the neighbours and a tiny vegetarian one for Gordon are on the menu for Burns Night. Cathy and Colin, Ian and Gordon arrive to celebrate with Eric and Beth. To Eric's surprise, Christine turns up. She is back early from visiting her daughter Sophie, and is full of complaints about the journey. Sophie's partner has clearly failed to impress. With news that Beth has freshened up the wee downstairs toilet, a viewing is a must. Cathy and Colin educate Gordon about the niceties of a Burns Supper - basically everyone gets hammered.

Some of Scotland's favourite comedians remember romance as they reminisce about first dates, first kisses, feelings, yearnings and getting dumped.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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Extended highlights of Hibernian v Kilmarnock, Motherwell v Falkirk, Rangers v Dundee United and St Mirren v Aberdeen.

Prestwick’s Broadway Cinema hasn’t shown a film since its doors closed in 1976, so Mark Stuckey and Steve Rowley must battle rust, missing wires and obsolete carbon-arc lamps if they hope to bring its twin projectors back to life. Dom meets Shetlander Victoria, who needs her grandfather’s accordion fixed if she is to realise her busking ambitions, and then discovers the centuries-old art of enamelling watch dials, a craft that demands steady hands.

Jack Docherty is one of Scotland's most innovative comedy talents, loved for his portrayal as Chief Miekelson in Scot Squad and his cult classic characters in Absolutely. However, despite having a cult classic TV series and becoming a late-night host, launching a channel with none other than the Spice Girls, he nearly gave it all up. We hear how, if it weren’t for a chance lunch cancellation, Absolutely might never have made it to the screen. Featuring a special interview with Jack and other key people from throughout his career.

Who better to record the audiobook of the autobiography of Scotland's greatest policeman than tartan Hollywood legend Dougray Scott? The work is entitled No Apologies, and the Chief is a stickler for detail. He is soon coaching Scott's performance on everything from historical case accuracy to sexiness. Will a tight deadline and the crime-fighting needs of a nation prevent the Chief achieving lyrical literary perfection? This is the story of the recording of the story of the making of the main man - Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.

Nine-year-old Abigail is reluctantly roped into the Govan Fair Queen competition by her mischievous gran Linda. With a holiday to Florida on the line and an old rivalry reignited, it’s all to play for in this hilarious and heartfelt tale of family, pride and pageantry.

In his brand new stand-up special, multi-award-winning Scottish comic Ray Bradshaw talks about the problems you face when you’re a bald ginger. Filmed in front of a sold-out audience at the world-renowned Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow, Bradshaw tells of travelling the world and meeting his 'doppelgingers' (lookalikes) everywhere he goes. From sheep-shearing sheds in New Zealand to an Irish bar in Mumbai, via a Midwestern American bachelor party, Ray tells laugh-out-loud stories of the bizarre situations he gets into while trying to find as many people who look like him.

Roddy Hart curates a sold-out concert featuring performances from Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil, Del Amitri's Justin Currie, Eddi Reader and many more, accompanied by the orchestra from the Royal Conservatoire Scotland conducted by John Logan.

A performance from Aaron Smith.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.

Live SWPL coverage as title contenders Glasgow City and Hearts clash at Petershill Park.

Lonely and disaffected Mabel finds connection over a pineapple in the local supermarket.

Jack and Victor pack their bags for a night away they'll never forget - even if they want to. On discovering that Navid has been shutting his shop early for the last few Fridays, Jack and Victor try to wheedle information out of Isa on where he's going. But for once she's keeping a secret and so, providing only a few clues, she lets them work it out for themselves. It turns out Navid and Meena have got themselves a caravan. Jack and Victor immediately pester Navid for a holiday but with the answer firmly remaining no, the boys are left with no option but to bring out their finest sob story. With everyone in tears, Navid relents and hands over the keys to the caravan - for one night only. Friday night is boys' night and Jack and Victor are really looking forward to getting out of Craiglang, but their relaxing caravan trip soon turns into a shambles as they end up spending most of their precious time tracking down an unwelcome guest.

Spoof documentary series following the fictional Scottish police force as it keeps Scotland safe. In this episode, the comedy coppers must help a hungover high-heeled harridan in a hedge, find a felon in fancy dress and guard gig-goers going to a great gig. Meanwhile, the chief commissioner launches a logo live on BBC Radio Scotland.

Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness unpack funny, bizarre and downright weird stories of when relationships take an unexpected turn.

Join Stuart Mitchell for a brilliant night of stand-up comedy, featuring Jay Lafferty, Ayo Adenekan and Krystal Evans, and a special appearance from Robert Florence. Recorded live at the Church Hill Theatre in Edinburgh, the show is packed with hilarious anecdotes and sharp one-liners from some of the best comedians in Scotland right now. Edinburgh-based American Krystal Evans finds the funny in the differences and similarities in our world views and family values, while rising star Ayo Adenekan wrestles with his identity and reveals his ambitions to become a truly unique Scottish superhero. Jay Lafferty vividly describes the challenges she faces as she gets older to an audience who couldn’t agree more, and our headliner, Robert Florence, who is making a rare stand-up appearance, dons his centurion helmet to make us laugh.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Callum needs to haggle hard to get a good price for his calves from a mainland buyer, while Zara’s morning cattle check brings devastating news. Andrew feels under pressure to make the farm pay more so that his dad can take a step back, but right now it's all hands to the pump while pregnant Gayle has been signed off work. And Noah wants a future in farming, but he needs to balance lambing with exam revision.

A special episode to celebrate Landward’s 50th anniversary. Dougie takes a long walk through the landscape and through five decades of this important rural affairs series. He revisits stories from the archives, revealing huge changes in the Scottish countryside. The Landward cameras documented vanishing ways of life and key moments, from devastating animal disease outbreaks to historic land buyouts and extreme weather events. We learn that what began as ‘Scotland’s farming programme’ became a broader reflection of all aspects of living and working in rural Scotland. Dougie meets up with past and present members of the Landward team as they share their best moments from working on the programme.

Carole Baxter and Brian Cunningham are back at Beechgrove to kick off the season with a range of great jobs that can be done right now.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

Across Scotland, the hospitality industry is struggling to find staff, and the caravan park owners are no different. The Wallace family consider a fresh approach to keeping staff, while food and beverage manager Janet is offered a new role at the park. It’s wedding season at the hotel, and the team need to pull out all the stops to make sure Jacqueline and Claire’s big day runs smoothly. Meanwhile, an impromptu visit to the site leads to a new holiday home for Georgia.

It’s the biggest weekend of the year for newly promoted Laura Wallace. The new entertainments manager has two sell-out shows, and her team need to pull out all the stops to turn the venue around in time. The Burntisland Highland Games are back on the bay after a three-year break, and Andrew and John take a dance down memory lane.

Amy Canavan presents highlights from the weekend’s fixtures in the SWPL.

Actor Richard returns home from London to visit his dad, Ken, a year on from the passing of his mum, Jean. But on arriving, he realises his dad may need more help than he'd originally thought.

Richard decides the time has come to clear Ken’s house of all his junk – or as Ken calls it, ‘his memories’. As Ken’s suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard’s former school nemesis, complicates matters further.

Sam’s eyes are opened to a potential spark with Scarlett, but a scheming Caitlin intervenes. Nicole seeks to prove Mikey killed Jonathon, and a concerned Lydia opens up about her pain, only to be interrupted by a family emergency. Elsewhere, Maggie helps Drew with his new venture.

Eric is in agony. His rear end is very tender and so he is recuperating face down on the sofa. Cathy and Colin arrive full of sympathy and bearing presents, including a bottle of wine. As Cathy sips a glass of it, Colin recounts the ins and outs of his own prostate check, making Eric feel even worse. Christine turns up scolding Beth for forgetting to take her shopping, but is stopped mid-stream by seeing Eric. He is forced to explain - he had a colonoscopy and the camera somehow tore the lining of his rectum. When talk turns to whether or not he has been able to go to the toilet yet, Eric tries to get rid of his unwanted guests. He suggests Colin and Cathy take Christine to the supermarket. They cry off - they have been drinking - but insist they have time for another before they meet their friends, a bailiff and his wife, for dinner.

Join Karen Dunbar for an amazing night of side-splitting comedy. Karen is one of Scotland’s most recognisable comedy performers ever, from her breakthrough on Chewin’ the Fat to her success with The Karen Dunbar Show. Her stage career spans everything from Glasgow pantomime to London’s West End, and now she is taking on stand-up comedy in her hometown. This year has seen Karen out on the road with her brand new show, and she is bringing it back to Ayr for one more sold-out night. From delving through her experiences growing up in the 80s to hosting wild karaoke nights in Glasgow in her 20s and revisiting some of her favourite characters, this is Karen like you’ve never quite seen her before.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

Aberdeen Harbour, on the north east coast of Scotland, is one of Britain's oldest businesses and one of Europe's most modern ports. It is the heartbeat of the offshore oil and gas industry. Every year, more than eight thousand boats pass through the harbour waters, helped by the hidden world of the men and women who keep it running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is their story... In this, the final programme of the series, the dockers at Sea Cargo find themselves at the mercy of the weather as they race to prepare a vessel for a six-week voyage to West Africa. If sailing is delayed, costs will escalate by thousands. It's man overboard for boatman Billy Duguid as he volunteers for some RNLI training in the freezing North Sea. And a cruise ship full of Swedes headed for Balmoral sails in, while the harbour also hosts a ship's christening where all the pressure is on the godmother..

Adam and Lucy have a bold idea to save on feed costs, but it means persuading their dairy cows to adopt beef calves and let them suckle. Emma and Rob are taking a holiday before the busy season kicks in, but first they need to get Emma's parents up to speed on running the farm. Ally helps a fellow crofter on an island gather, but low lamb numbers give him cause for concern about when to release his own crop of lambs back out to the hills.

HMP Barlinnie is Scotland's largest jail, housing over 1,400 inmates in five gigantic Victorian halls. This series explores the lives of current prisoners and the staff trying to support them as inmates deal with drug-taking, violence and surviving prison life. We also follow prisoners being released back to their families, friends and communities, seeing their challenges and examining the reasons why so many will end up heading back behind bars. In this episode, after overdosing, drug user JP fights for his life in hospital, Norrie threatens suicide while coming to terms with his childhood, and one of Scotland's most violent inmates turns to religion to try and turn his life around.

A team of detectives arrive in the market town of Elgin tasked with investigating the brutal murder of a 32-year-old mother of two. On 16 November 2023, Lucretia ‘Kiesha’ Donaghy’s body is discovered in her home after worried friends are unable to reach her. She has been victim of a frenzied attack. We follow the detectives' every move as they search for key evidence and piece together information to uncover the truth of who killed Kiesha. The case quickly unfolds into a complex investigation which demands relentless focus and all of the team’s expertise. Kiesha’s aunt Rachel and her best friend Bob share memories of her vibrant personality, the struggles she faced, and the heartbreak of losing her. With intimate access to the detectives and Kiesha’s loved ones, this episode reveals the personal impact of her murder and the dedicated work involved in seeking justice.

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Celebrity couple Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill share their passion for wild outdoor swimming in Scotland and give us an unprecedented insight into their lives as a married couple. This week, Jules and Greg are in Glasgow and Edinburgh, exploring Scotland’s urban cold-water locations.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

The search is on for Scotland's Home of the Year 2026. Interior designers Anna Campbell Jones and Banjo Beale and architect Danny Campbell travel the country in search of Scotland's best homes. In the east, the judges must choose between a grade B-listed art deco villa in Craiglockhart, a bungalow conversion in Mortonhall and a renovated detached property in the village of Fordell. Scoring them on architectural merit, distinctive design and personal style, which home will Anna, Banjo and Danny judge worthy enough to go forward to the grand final.

As we continue to expand our urban spaces and cities, our wildlife has felt the consequences. Wildlife film-maker Libby Penman showcases the incredible work of dedicated conservationists who are fighting to bring our wildlife back from the brink. As we journey across Europe, we see how bottlenose dolphins are thriving in Aberdeen Harbour, how pioneering designers in Munich are reimagining urban construction with wildlife at its heart, and we meet the Ibizan scientific community that is rallying towns together to save an iconic lizard species. We see teams in Scotland that are working to protect peregrine falcons from poachers, the citizens science project in Ireland that is researching how red foxes are adapting to our city life, and dive with a dedicated woman creating change in the waterways of the Netherlands. Across all of these stories, Libby reveals the benefits of supporting and living alongside our wildlife. The amazing work of these groups and individuals show that if we take care of nature, it will take care of us in return.

Dougray Scott explores Scotland's pivotal role in creating modern football, charting the decades of footballing rivalry with England that have followed since their first official encounter in 1872.

Karen takes matters into her own hands to help a desperate Alex, sparking feelings between the pair. Drew’s meeting with a special collaborator inadvertently ends Dean and Jodie’s feud, Sam is left miserable after a drunken mistake, and Amber’s health anxiety is fuelled by Alice.

Jules and Greg get ratty with each other as they spend hours driving round Fife’s sea coasts and tidal pools.

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Grado and Judith Ralston hit the road for an action-packed adventure in big tree country – Perthshire. As well as spending the night in their very own houseboats on Loch Tay, a beautifully converted former manse near Blair Athol and some bespoke fairytale hideaways close to Dunblane, they experience Perthshire’s wild side – with some tubing and a bungee jump.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

Grado and Judith Ralston are on a voyage of discovery amidst the wild beauty of the Highlands. They take a scenic flight over the Black Isle, get close to nature on an eco-break and try their hand at camping with a twist. They paddle their own canoes, hunt for the elusive salmon and encounter some surprising sea life on the beautiful beaches of the Moray coast.

Beechgrove Garden is looking ahead to summer days in the garden, with Lizzie Schofield back to work in the sitooterie area she started off last year as a place ideal for sitting out and enjoying the garden. This week, she prunes and plants in the same area to get it looking great for the good days ahead. Brian Cunningham is back to basics with a beginners' guide to starting off a productive veg plot with some spring sowing, and he also looks at what makes a great homemade compost. Lizzie takes on the tomato plants this year at Beechgrove, and she is looking at what varieties she has picked for 2026. She is also the first of the team to start work on her competition garden, which is based on planting that appeals to one of the senses. Brian is in the 6x8 greenhouse, and there is a trip to Dumfries for the latest from Colin Crosbie’s garden. This week's handy hints are all about what you should be doing with your dahlias right now.

As Landward continues to mark its 50th anniversary, Dougie is at Inveraray Castle in Argyle, where he looks back at the devastating fire that gutted the castle in 1975 and hears how it was saved with help from local people. Elsewhere, Cammy is watching the action at the Stirling Bull Sales to find out why some animals fetch record prices. Arlene revisits a story from the Landward archive, following in the footsteps of presenter Ken Rundle as he found out about a new farm diversification known as agritourism. Meanwhile, Leanna takes a walk through an East Sutherland woodland to discover what there is to like about lichen, and Rosie visits a farm that is putting the value back into its Hebridean sheep fleeces.

Lena Zavaroni was a child superstar, barnstorming the charts, sharing the stage with Sinatra and performing for the US president, all before her 11th birthday. But her light was dimmed too soon by a battle with anorexia. Told from the perspective of her 84-year-old father, Victor, this poignant story reflects on parental regret as he seeks peace with his daughter's untimely fate.

Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness discuss whether the new trend of looksmaxxing is a dangerous trend or just a bit of filler. Christine gets lost in the dark with the hot mess hotline, and should you be putting a sunset clause on your situationship? At what point does 'we’re just seeing where it goes' turn into 'this has gone way too long'? The duo also dive into the messy world of micro‑cheating - what counts, what doesn’t and why they are absolutely not on the same page about it.

Martin and Phil enjoy a stunning drive to Trondheim, Norway’s capital of cool, where they experience the heat of a Michelin-starred kitchen, before letting off steam at a death metal gig.