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In this episode, Ian and Major head to Angus and the town of Arbroath, a fine red sandstone town which nestles around its historic abbey. No longer with a fishing industry, the town relies on leisure boats visiting the beautiful little harbour, and Ian and Major have the chance to make pizza, bottle some rum and ride the dodgems.

In Fife, Andy and Jo prepare to compete at one of the biggest highlights in the farming calendar, the Royal Highland Show. The event holds a special place in their hearts, as it's where they first met, but this year it's all about who can win the first rosette. In Caithness, it’s shearing time for Sally and champion shearer Helga. Friends of old, the two women have competed together in New Zealand. Things are a lot trickier now with children in the mix as they wrestle sheep while trying to keep the kids amused. At Hillhead Farm, the first event of the season is imminent. The whole family pitches in to get the marquee up and the event site finished, and a decision has been made that will affect Ben’s future on the farm.

A cautionary tale about one of the UK’s most notorious credit card fraudsters, whose five-year crime wave began at just 16 years of age. While his contemporaries were using fake IDs to get into nightclubs, he was defrauding innocent cardholders from his desk in a call centre, laying the groundwork for a journey that would open up a world of wealth, first-class travel and an escape from the life he seemed destined for. But, as he soon discovers, this lifestyle would be laced with darkness, danger and terrible consequences.

Some of Scotland's favourite comedians talk us through Scottish art, from finger painting to the Turner Prize via Mackintosh. They address the highs and lows of new town sculpture, how to appreciate a gallery, and what might be hidden away beyond the gift shop.

Under fire in Estonia, HQ falls and Shep takes command. Back home, there are goodbyes, scars, and one final performance to mark the end of duty and the start of something new.

Paddleboarding to a hidden lagoon on Loch Trool, Jules and Greg spend the night in an ancient-style yurt beneath Galloway’s dark skies.

Laura is loving life working in her cafe until one regular customer just happens to be the spitting image of her free pass - a Hollywood heartthrob. This is a game-changer. The extended family chip in with advice as Henry attempts to keep a lid on his jealousy. Meanwhile, Darren joins Colette on her mission to inspire all the pregnant women out there.

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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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

The search is on for Scotland's Home of the Year 2024. Interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones and Banjo Beale are joined by architect Danny Campbell as they travel the country in search of Scotland's best homes. From the north east and the Northern Isles shortlist of homes, the judges must choose between a modern self-build near Inverurie, a cottage in Banchory which dates back to the 1860s and a listed farmhouse in South Aberdeenshire. 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.

Twenty new apprentices join the ranks of CalMac, while Tiree crofters ready their cattle for the final island market of the season, drawing buyers from across Scotland.

At just 18 years of age, Elliot is an international fraudster who is on the run from law enforcement around the globe. He pursues his scams around the world, chasing the dream of a lavish lifestyle. But it is a lonely existence, which leaves him craving connection with family and friends. It also proves to be a perilous one – trips to Dublin, Toronto and elsewhere accrue investigators and police officers, several of whom speak in interviews and archive footage, keen to ensure he serves time for his crimes. With a trail of crime stretching across continents, Elliot becomes more paranoid than ever that capture and a long stint in a foreign jail is just around the corner.

Some of Scotland's favourite comedians remember Scottish sport, from cross-country to tug-o-war, via darts and golf. They also address the art of appreciating football and deciding on your favourite Murray.

An incredulous Alex hits the bottle when he is banned from Karen’s funeral, resulting in a confrontation and a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Alice reaches breaking point with Mackenzie’s behaviour, Maggie and Eddie try to help their loves ones, and Gillian pays Mulvaney a visit.

Mrs Brown becomes a podcast sensation – without even leaving the house. Cathy is horrified to discover her mother has accidentally hijacked her new podcast project. Guest-starring Simon Delaney.

Criminologist David Wilson presents fresh analysis of notorious Scottish serial killers Peter Manuel and Peter Tobin and interviews criminal lawyer Donald Findlay QC.

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

Paul follows the River Ayr as it flows from Loch Glenbuck towards the sea and the Clyde coast. The old mining village of Glenbuck was demolished long ago, but its memory is kept alive by former resident Barbara Alexander whose uncle, the famous Liverpool football manager Bill Shankly, was a Glenbuck man. From Glenbuck, Paul follows the river through a landscape pockmarked by the scars of old mineral extraction and industry. At Muirkirk he discovers how a local man illuminated the cities of the world with gas lighting, and how a certain Mr McAdam invented tarmac for the roads of the world. The course of the river Ayr flows through land rich in covenanting history when religious conflict cost many lives. In the Ayr gorge, Paul encounters the extraordinary tale of the radical preacher Alexander Peden, whose life on the run forced him to hide in caves while still preaching hellfire sermons to the people. Finally reaching the coast, Paul visits the only working salt evaporation tower in the world. Here, with a pinch of salt, he learns how sea water is evaporated by wind and sun to make brine, from which sea salt is made.

George Anderson and Calum Clunie are back together to tackle the week’s jobs at Beechgrove Garden. Although George got a special picking of potatoes for his birthday in June, this is the time to lift the first crop from the vegetable plot and try out this year’s produce. Calum and George check on the brassicas that were planted in the club root-infected bed, testing varieties that are said to be resistant to the infection. George is back to work on the privet hedge that was given a severe pruning last year to encourage thicker growth, Calum gets round to placing plants known for their fragrance in his competition bed, and there are the week’s handy hints.

JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday escapes in Scotland. However, it’s up to friends and families from all over Scotland to decide which escapes make it to the grand final. Scotland’s greatest campsite, caravan or chalet escape is decided by the Browns, a fun-loving family of four from central Scotland. With two kids under ten to entertain, how will they rate a night in the treehouses at Lanrick, a secluded, hand-crafted cabin at Arcadia Glamping and a campsite on a remote Hebridean island.

Facing deportation to the UK, it seems inevitable that Elliot will fall into the hands of British cops who have put together an extensive case of his crimes. Once again, though, he has other ideas. After four years of travelling the world spending fraudulently accrued money, he continues to be chased by investigators and cops. In truth, the one thing Elliot desires as much as freedom is a settled life. But even when he thinks he’s found it, with a new home and friends, there is no escape from his trail of lies and deception. Eventually, with his life unravelling, his spending becoming chaotic and a growing resentment for the fraud that has funded his lifestyle, justice catches up with Elliot.

Some of Scotland's favourite comedians and entertainers remember Scottish weddings, from stags and hens to speeches, group photos and ceilidh dancing.

Thrills, spills and lengthy lunch bills as the bold Bravehearts flash the blue light and curtail criminality. Traffic officer Hugh McKirdy regrets going commando - his partner Surjit Singh dutifully provides cover while he seeks reinforcement undergarments. At Coms HQ, there's a promotion for Maggie Le Beau, but the new call centre team leader soon discovers a breakdown in communications. Retired Police Chief Sir Neville Archibald selects the swankiest of eateries for an elongated procedural discussion with Cameron Miekelson. The local cop shop becomes a hotbed of political activity as officer Karen encounters an unstoppable force of passion. Cop comedy cuffing crime in all its guises. Starring Jack Docherty, Grado, Manjot Sumal, ML Stone, Karen Bartke, Darren Connell, Paul Sneddon and special guest Bill Paterson.

It turns out that Janey and Ashley fight every time they are together on a flight - so will sparks fly as they try out three very different jobs in an airport? Customer service, attention to detail and following instructions are essential when checking people in, baggage handling and working as part of the airport’s fire service. However, there is a lot to remember and absolutely no room for error, not to mention the challenge of fighting a fire on a fuselage. Can Ashley and Janey impress their boss and keep to the schedule? And which one will win the ‘best employee’ trophy.

Jack Docherty takes an entertaining look at Scotland's most memorable adverts. Joining him on this archive journey will be some of Scotland's funniest and best known faces.

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.

JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday escapes in Scotland. However, it’s up to friends and families from all over Scotland to decide which escapes make it to the grand final. Scotland’s greatest campsite, caravan or chalet escape is decided by the Browns, a fun-loving family of four from central Scotland. With two kids under ten to entertain, how will they rate a night in the treehouses at Lanrick, a secluded, hand-crafted cabin at Arcadia Glamping and a campsite on a remote Hebridean island.

Stevie and Pete of the Special Operations Response Team join the other emergency services at the scene of a man who is threatening to harm himself in a public place. It’s a distressing situation that takes a sudden, unexpected turn. Pete must take action to help rescue the patient and deliver him safely to the care of a local ambulance crew. Serving a community of around 9,000 people, Dunoon-based paramedic Ben is used to the occasional quiet shift. But he has a potentially life-threatening emergency in the shape of Ian, who has a blood clot in his lung. It’s vital the team get him across the Firth of Clyde for specialist care at Inverclyde Hospital - but will they make the last ferry of the night? Meanwhile, in Paisley, ambulance technicians Lewis and Steven take stroke patient John to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital for an emergency thrombectomy. But John’s case brings back difficult memories for Steven, who is living with the recent loss of his father in tragically similar circumstances.

TV and panto star Stanley Baxter had big success but an even bigger secret. With access to close family and friends, personal archive and recordings, we reveal his true story.

When Jack and Victor aren't invited to the wedding of the year, they decide to do something about it. Meanwhile Winston has his own plan to get an invite.

Over at Alan and Michelle’s, Alan’s bullying big brother Michael turns up to sort the rings for his wedding. Meanwhile, Christine catches Michelle on the street and persuades them to come over to Beth’s so they can get a look at the groom. Christine goes on about how handsome and funny Michael is while managing to make everyone else feel inadequate. Especially Alan. With the rings to keep safe, a list of chores to do and Colin showing off his sexy stripper moves, the gathering soon descends into chaos. He may be the best man, but it turns out nobody really has any confidence in Alan’s abilities to do anything other than order two puddings at the meal – let alone make a speech.

Shereen Cutkelvin presents highlights from TRNSMT 2026 weekend including performances from Amy Macdonald, Perrie, The Snuts, Jacob Alon, CMAT, Beluga Lagoon, Becky Hill, Loyle Carner, Wolf Alice and headliners Kasabian.

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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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The team help the people trying to save Britain’s oldest wooden ship, a football cap brings back treasured memories, and Lucia sees a complicated wooden puzzle at the V&A Museum.

Alan Carr kicks off the competition by tasking ten interior designers to show off their signature styles by transforming a beach hut on the Dorset coast. They must also demonstrate their ability to reuse and repurpose where they can. Michelle Ogundehin and guest judge Jonathan Adler must decide who has created the Stand Out Space and which designer will be the first to go home.

Documentary tracing the extraordinary story of amateur codebreakers Satoshi Tomokiyo, George Lasry and Norbert Biermann, who collaborated across continents to decipher a mysterious cache of coded letters which were discovered to be from Mary, Queen of Scots. With whispers of spies and a treacherous son, the unlocked codes bring new insights into Mary’s long years of captivity in Elizabethan England, her power plays, complaints and clandestine methods for communicating with her followers. Set against Mary’s dramatic journey from infant queen, through civil war, to abdication and years of captivity, this film examines the lengths Mary went to conceal her words, and the ingenuity needed to decode her letters today, even with the help of 21st-century computing.

A feature-length documentary unearthing Scotland’s trailblazing girl bands, from 1960 onwards, that are missing from the ranks of global success. These artists were, and continue to be, ignored by the selective bias of a male-dominated industry. Featuring personal anecdotes from a host of bands, including Jeanette Gallacher from The McKinleys - the first Scottish girl band to break into the charts in 1964 and the first to play Wembley Arena. Plus The Ettes, Strawberry Switchblade, The Hedrons, Sophisticated Boom Boom, Sunset Gun, His Latest Flame, The Twinsets, Lung Leg and Hello Skinny. The film takes us on a decade-by-decade adventure, crafting the ultimate visual mixtape. Discover unheard demos, lost archives and rare performances that celebrate the women who never compromised, and subsequently got lost in time. The film takes a critical look at the barriers women have faced making music in the past, and still face today. It asks how we can inspire young women to make music, if those who do so are continuously erased from our cultural history. Written and narrated by award-nominated musician Carla J Easton, this is a powerful, global story told through a local lens.

Awkward husbands make for an awkward chat, and a man-spreader learns a lesson.

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Dom steps inside Glasgow’s Britannia Panopticon, the world’s oldest surviving music hall, to help piano technician Jamie revive Henrietta, a 1904 Nilson pianola with roots in a New York speakeasy. Will is in Inverness to collect Debbi’s handcrafted chess set, a family heirloom that requires Kirsten’s expert touch if it is to be played with again. In Birnam, Dom is getting hands on with a craft that has remained unchanged for centuries as he masters steam bending and pine-tar finishing with Scotland’s only wooden ski maker.

Weather and mechanical issues cause havoc across the network, jeopardising thousands of pounds in fresh Barra shellfish, and there is a hotly contested oyster competition.

In Ayr, crewmates Sophie and Shelby are called to a critical incident involving a woman who has suffered a burst gastric ulcer and is losing pints of blood. The team must act fast to take their patient to resus, the part of a hospital reserved for the most serious emergencies. Meanwhile, Aberdeen-based paramedic Andrew, technician Simon and student Matthew treat Patrick, who is displaying a range of worrying symptoms, including a worsening headache, a rash and a sensitivity to light. The team can’t rule out meningitis but encounter a queue of ambulances outside Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. As Patrick’s condition deteriorates, the crew must administer treatment in the back of the ambulance. In North Ayrshire, Pam and Robert of the Special Operations Response Team attend a road traffic collision involving mum Joanne and young daughter Iris. Robert has to treat the pair calmly and reassuringly as they cope with the immediate aftermath of an upsetting incident. And just outside Dundee, ambulance teammates Chloe and David are called to a local police station where a man is trying to calm himself after taking an overdose of base, a particularly potent form of crack cocaine.

When Jack and Victor aren't invited to the wedding of the year, they decide to do something about it. Meanwhile Winston has his own plan to get an invite.

Top comic capers from Caledonia's crack team of cops. Out in the sticks, an outbreak of dodgy merchandise on sale in rural pubs sees Charlie McIntosh and Jane Mackay going undercover - with a little help from an all-time music legend on a night off. Volunteer officer Ken Beattie shows up at a city centre van to receive soup, sustenance and key info on shady deals. The Chief discovers a whole new world of insults when he flexes his itchy trigger finger and samples online gaming, while Maggie Le Beau produces the perfect piece of equipment to cut short any pocket dial. Blue light spoof comedy starring Jack Docherty, Chris Forbes, Ashley Smith, James Allenby-Kirk, M L Stone with special guest Phil Cunningham.

Under fire in Estonia, HQ falls and Shep takes command. Back home, there are goodbyes, scars, and one final performance to mark the end of duty and the start of something new.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

In Fife, Andy and Jo prepare to compete at one of the biggest highlights in the farming calendar, the Royal Highland Show. The event holds a special place in their hearts, as it's where they first met, but this year it's all about who can win the first rosette. In Caithness, it’s shearing time for Sally and champion shearer Helga. Long-time friends, the two women have competed together in New Zealand. Things are a lot trickier now with children in the mix as they wrestle sheep while trying to keep the kids amused. At Hillhead Farm, the first event of the season is imminent. The whole family pitches in to get the marquee up and the event site finished, and a decision has been made that will affect Ben’s future on the farm.

George Anderson and Calum Clunie are back together to tackle the week’s jobs at Beechgrove Garden. Although George got a special picking of potatoes for his birthday in June, this is the time to lift the first crop from the vegetable plot and try out this year’s produce. Calum and George check on the brassicas that were planted in the club root-infected bed, testing varieties that are said to be resistant to the infection. George is back to work on the privet hedge that was given a severe pruning last year to encourage thicker growth, Calum gets round to placing plants known for their fragrance in his competition bed, and there are the week’s handy hints.

A patient in Glasgow becomes violent, forcing crewmates Gregg and Bernadette to shelter in an ambulance. Unfortunately, this shocking incident is one that is becoming an everyday reality for paramedics across Scotland, with nearly 200 on-duty staff physically assaulted each year. In Dundee, paramedic Rebecca and technician Paige treat a patient who has suffered a potentially lethal drug overdose after taking a potent mix of MDMA and heroin. Rebecca and Paige must administer urgent treatment to save the patient’s life. Meanwhile, at the ambulance control centre, call handler Jackie takes 999 calls from two road traffic collisions - one in which a motorcyclist suffers a seizure, and another where concerns are raised about a baby. In both cases, Jackie has to keep calm under extraordinary pressure, organising an ambulance response while delivering important instructions to keep the patients safe. And in Aberdeen, the Special Operations Response Team is sent to help Allison, who has fallen at home and is now displaying the symptoms of a possible stroke. They also attend an expansive wildfire that has required a mass deployment of emergency service personnel.

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Chef Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond are on a mission to highlight the fantastic range of great produce Scotland has to offer. This week they’re focusing on fish, cooking a fish pie with mussels, haddock, plaice and smoked salmon. Joining them in the kitchen are fish supplier Fiona Houston and food and drink journalist Rosalind Erskine, who mixes an Angus breakfast martini using local gin infused with marmalade.

Cairngorm is at the heart of Scotland's greatest winter wilderness. As the first storms of the winter blow in, the ski patrol is working hard to get the resort open as early as possible. Spud the piper plays at a fairy-tale castle, and at La Taverna, Toni rips out a historic bar.

Cairngorm is at the heart of Scotland's greatest winter wilderness. Christmas is coming and the reindeer are being prepared for their busiest day of the year. The ski patrol gets some avalanche training with the help of the RAF, and a massive snow gun arrives on the mountain as the weather gods get fickle.

The nine designers storm a medieval-style castle to turn hotel bedrooms into perfect love nests as they draw on their own ideas of what makes a romantic retreat for inspiration. They are able to reuse and repurpose the hotel’s existing furniture to show off their ability to upcycle and demonstrate their styling skills, before they are judged by Michelle and hotel design expert Linda Boronkay.

Desperate to stop Mikey from speaking to the press, Gillian’s meddling backfires disastrously. Meanwhile, Lenny’s suspicions over Lydia’s behaviour sparks a shock revelation, Viv expands her web of lies to get Alex onside, and Nicole’s recent blackmail plans are thwarted once again.

Alan’s off out, and Michelle has invited Beth, Cathy and Christine over for a Girls’ Night. Cathy sets the tone by downing shots, and the revelations soon flow about the annoying things their men do. But when Beth jokes about one of Christine’s annoying habits, Christine gets the hump. It takes Michelle and a negotiation over a cheese toastie for Christine to forgive Beth. With the tunes now on, the dancing begins, and for a moment it seems as though nothing could come between these women. They even get a bit emotional. And when the girls decide to watch a film, Cathy jumps in with the suggestion they stick on a porno.

Mrs Brown becomes a podcast sensation – without even leaving the house. Cathy is horrified to discover her mother has accidentally hijacked her new podcast project. Guest-starring Simon Delaney.

It turns out that Janey and Ashley fight every time they are together on a flight - so will sparks fly as they try out three very different jobs in an airport? Customer service, attention to detail and following instructions are essential when checking people in, baggage handling and working as part of the airport’s fire service. However, there is a lot to remember and absolutely no room for error, not to mention the challenge of fighting a fire on a fuselage. Can Ashley and Janey impress their boss and keep to the schedule? And which one will win the ‘best employee’ trophy.

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

In the final episode of the series, Ian and Major leave dry land and cross the Minch to Stornoway, capital of the Western Isles. With plans for a big new harbour to attract cruise ships and more business investment, Stornoway is looking to the future. Ian visits the mosque that was crowdfunded by the local Muslim community, learns some Gaelic at the college, and speaks to some people in the creative industries who tell him some of the benefits of being in Stornoway.

It’s shearing time for the Imries, but their minds are on their next big event: a family music festival. Once the farm work is done, it’s full steam ahead with preparations. They need this event to make a profit and are relying on last-minute ticket sales on the day. In Dumfries and Galloway, after the shock of losing 300 acres of prime grazing, Nick’s neighbour has offered to lease him some land, giving him an idea for a new business venture. Succession tensions are easing as Nick relaxes about the pace of change. On Papa Westray, it’s shearing time and another first for Paul - he has been on a shearing course and is tackling the job himself. The whole family take part in Papay Fun Weekend, a highlight of the island community's calendar.

On 21 December 1988, passenger jet Pan Am 103 was blown up over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 259 on board and 11 on the ground. It was the UK’s largest crime scene and remains the deadliest terrorist attack on British soil. In this documentary, families and loved ones, most of whom are speaking for the first time, tell the deeply personal stories of six victims, each with their own hopes and dreams.

Four women, all survivors of the same dangerous man, join forces to end their nightmare and bring him to justice. Jenni, Natalie, Shannon and Robyn waive their anonymity to tell their story in chilling detail, laying bare the confusion, intricacies and frightening realities of coercive control, and revealing how they became trapped by serial predator and sex abuser Aaron Swan. Moving back and forth in time, this documentary unpicks how Swan got away with his crimes for so long, despite twice being placed on the sex offenders register. Telling their story in their own words, the women reveal how Swan’s later victims finally found a way to put him behind bars with the help of his first wife, who had been denied her own justice decades before.

Heading to Scotland’s southern edge, Jules and Greg brave the chilly waters of Garlieston Bay and Mossyard Beach, before finishing at the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse, Scotland’s most southerly point.

Steeped in myth and legend passed down through generations, Rae-Yen Song’s sculptures celebrate family history through bright colours, abstract shapes and optical illusions. The result is work that carries a dreamlike quality, while preserving the oral traditions embedded in Rae-Yen’s family heritage.

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In the west, the judges must choose between an extended 1960s bungalow in Milngavie, a converted flat in Helensburgh and an eco-friendly modern build in Dunlop. 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.

Weather and mechanical issues cause havoc across the network, jeopardising thousands of pounds in fresh Barra shellfish, and there is a hotly contested oyster competition.

Documentary taking a humorous look at the early days of tourism in Scotland, from the Speyside St Moritz to cultural Clydeside.

When a prank at the Oyster lands Jodie at the doctor’s, she is stunned to receive an unexpected diagnosis. Chris takes it upon himself to show Scarlett the family are supportive of her marriage, but it doesn’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Mikey finds comfort in Mack, and Amber's health anxiety seems to return.

There’s trouble brewing in Finglas as Grandad drops a bombshell – he’s planning to leave! Agnes, of course, is having none of it and immediately goes into detective mode to find out what’s really going on. Meanwhile, Foley’s Bar prepares for its big annual talent show, and Winnie's determined to take part (whether the bar wants her to or not). Between Grandad’s secrets and some highly questionable 'talent', it’s another week of unpredictable mayhem for Agnes and her long-suffering clan.

3\/10. Criminologist David Wilson discusses and offers compelling arguments for the links between systemic poverty and extreme anti-social behaviour. Also in HD. [S.

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In this series, writers delve into lesser-known aspects of contemporary Scottish society. They explore customs, passions and pastimes that rarely hit the headlines yet give communities a strong sense of identity and belonging. This episode features the Clavie, a spectacular fire festival celebrated in Burghead on the Moray Coast. Peter Ross meets the ‘Clavie crew’, a group of brave men who carry a flaming barrel of tar on their backs through the streets of the ‘Broch’ in a ceremony that is believed to bring good luck and burn the evil spirit out of the village. The men carry far more than just their burning burden, rather they bear their heritage and identity aloft. As the forces of health and safety and modernity press in on their ancient custom, the stubborn Brochers are determined to continue their traditions unchanged.

The weather in this year’s growing season is making gardening a real challenge at Beechgrove, with cold grey skies and periods of high temperature giving Ruth Vichos and Brian Cunningham plenty to deal with. Ruth is in her vertical garden, where she has strawberries, blossoms and various climbing varieties all demonstrating what you can produce if you are short of space, using stacking systems and plants that will follow vertical surfaces. Brian reviews the wildflower beds he sowed in April, which will become a great resource for pollinators and the rest of the garden’s ecosystem. Brian and Ruth look at the diseases and pests that might be attacking your garden favourites right now and what to do about them. There is a visit to a great garden in East Lothian, and all the week’s handy hints.

JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday escapes in Scotland. However, it’s up to friends and families from all over Scotland to decide which escapes make it to the grand final. Scotland’s greatest waterfront escape is decided by Suzie and Shirley, two best friends from Edinburgh. These city slickers are like fish out of water when it comes to remote escapes, but they find themselves wowed by the contemporary Inverlonan bothies, a retreat on Davaar Island and The Boathouse on Arran.

Documentary taking a humorous look at the Scottish tourism industry through the years. In this episode, expensive films and cheap flights mean Scotland is swarming with excited tourists.

Top comic capers from Caledonia's crack team of cops. Out in the sticks, an outbreak of dodgy merchandise on sale in rural pubs sees Charlie McIntosh and Jane Mackay going undercover - with a little help from an all-time music legend on a night off. Volunteer officer Ken Beattie shows up at a city centre van to receive soup, sustenance and key info on shady deals. The Chief discovers a whole new world of insults when he flexes his itchy trigger finger and samples online gaming, while Maggie Le Beau produces the perfect piece of equipment to cut short any pocket dial. Blue light spoof comedy starring Jack Docherty, Chris Forbes, Ashley Smith, James Allenby-Kirk, M L Stone with special guest Phil Cunningham.

Des Clarke tunes up his vocal chords with BBC Scotland Weather presenter and former opera singer Judith Ralston. Judith sends Des on a journey to help him find his voice with Susan Boyle’s vocal coach, an acapella choir and a former X-Factor contestant - but can Judith get Des up to the standard to be able to perform one of the biggest songs of recent years live on TV? Or will Des’s dulcet tones have the nation reaching for the mute button.