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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Paul explores the lower reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third longest river, famous for its forests, whisky distilleries and salmon - as it flows north towards the coast. On the way Paul hears tales of loggers who floated timber down the river from the 17th century onwards. He then takes to the water in a canoe and discovers the rare and endangered freshwater mussels that were once harvested for their precious pearls, which adorn royal crowns. Sampling a dram of the original water of life, Paul reaches the mouth of the Spey where shipyards launched vessels to sail the seven seas. Finally, Paul meets the last salmon net fisherman on the river and learns how nets were used to catch the fish, which were then packed in ice and sent by rail to London.

‘Flaming’ June has arrived, and Beechgrove enters a time of colour, scent and productivity. Lizzie Schofield explores these features as she revisits the herb garden she revitalised the previous summer. Meanwhile, Ruth Vichos is in her 6x8 greenhouse checking the tomato plants. This year, Ruth is experimenting with a hydroponic system so that she can compare its yield with that of traditional growing methods. Ruth also checks on her vertical garden, an excellent solution for those with limited space, and there is a visit to a project in the Cairngorms that leverages the therapeutic benefits of gardening to support patients with dementia.

Dougie is on the Totternish peninsula in the north of Skye to find out how crofters are managing their crops to provide a summer home for corncrakes. Meanwhile, Arlene makes another visit to Greenknowe Farm in the Borders to check up on the Landward field and see the effect of this spring’s drought conditions. Elsewhere, Rosie is on the banks of the North Esk to help remove invasive plants species from the river system, and Shahbaz takes a boat trip out to Ailsa Craig to find out how conservationists are protecting the island's famous seabird colony.

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Amy Irons presents live coverage of Scotland’s international friendly against Liechtenstein.

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Seven celebrities of differing faiths and beliefs set out in search of St Columba, an Irish monk born 1,500 years ago who helped spread Christianity from Ireland to Scotland.

Kirsty Wark meets the iconic Scottish designers, celebrities and influencers who have shaped the fashion industry. Featuring Alan Cumming, Sharleen Spiteri, Eve Graham and Pam Hogg.

Banjo’s on home turf as he’s called in to redesign part of the Western Isles Hotel in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. New owner Brian is entrusting him with a large salon room, which works as a spa and massage room by day and an intimate bar by night. With two separate clients to please in one room, Banjo has his work cut out. He decides to go for a complete, bold transformation, but finds himself completely out of his comfort zone in trying to hit both briefs.

Banjo and his team are on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. They’ve been called in to help crofters DJ and Lindsay, whose family have lived and worked the land there for generations. The couple want to turn their garage into a shop to sell their produce from. The dull breezeblock building has no character or charm, so Banjo has to work from scratch to transform this empty space. He searches for salvage around the island and from DJ’s crofter mum, and he decides to clad the walls in disused corrugated iron panels he finds around the island. But with a budget of only £4,000, will he pull off his homestead kitchen design vision.

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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.

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As the summer draws to a close, the showmen reflect on what the future holds. Margaret and Randall contemplate family as they consider that none of their children have followed them into the fairground business. The Hornes are in the Black Isle, and both father and son look at their different management styles. And an ambitious young showman sets out to start his own empire.

One ferry’s overhaul costs £2.8 million, but unforeseen issues could result in an extended dry dock with huge implications for the network and island communities.

As her rapist ex nears parole, Ellie Wilson must confront her trauma. Beyond the headlines, her fight for justice becomes deeply personal.

Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by legendary striker John Hartson, who talks about his best manager, throwing sandwiches and playing for his country.

In January 2018, 37-year-old Paul Mathieson was found fighting for his life on a street in Renfrew. The victim of a brutal assault, Paul succumbs to his horrific injuries and the skilled investigators of Police Scotland’s Major Investigations Team take up the case. Despite the assault being caught on CCTV, the perpetrator is not identifiable and mysteriously disappears from the scene. Paul’s sister Amanda, a nurse at the hospital where Paul was taken, is enlisted to help appeal for information. For over five months some of the most skilled detectives in Scotland work tirelessly to try and identify the perpetrator. With a lack of any forensic evidence, vulnerable and unreliable witnesses the elements conspire against them.

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Martin and Phil end their tour of Scotland in the lowlands, before heading to Martin’s hometown of Greenock for a heartfelt sign off.

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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.

Filmed across a year, this series follows the lives of five farming families across Scotland. The autumn sales are over, and preparations are being made for winter. In Newtonmore, in the Cairngorms National Park, Robert MacKenzie needs to gather in all his pregnant cows back to the croft for pregnancy testing. Costs of feed and fertiliser have shot up this year, so if not enough are in calf, it may be time to stop farming cattle. In North Uist, the MacDonald family are harvesting potatoes grown in the sandy Machair soil that is unique to the west of Scotland. The croft has been in Angus’s hands since the 1980s, but now he is steadily handing over the reins to son Fraser and daughter-in-law Carianne. On Thorabella Farm in Moray, Nikki and Ollie Lake are doing things a bit differently, having bought their first farm in 2017 with the goal of living as self-sufficiently as possible. They need to call on the vet to help one of their cows that is experiencing a difficult birth.

Topical debate on the big issues affecting Scotland and beyond. Members of the public have an hour to put their questions to a panel of politicians and other public figures about the biggest stories and the things they care about the most.

Martin Compston and good friend Phil MacHugh arrive in Norway’s capital city, Oslo. It’s the first step of an epic journey that will explore the differences and similarities between Scotland and Norway. They try roller skiing with Olympic gold medallist cross-country skier Ragnhild Gløersen Haga and champion roller skier Ragnar Bragvin Andresen, meet Norway’s youngest MP, Maren Grøthe, at the Storting, Norway’s parliament, and enjoy a first-night tipple in their digs for the night - a remote cabin.

Martin and Phil celebrate Norway’s national day with the Scots who have made Bergen their home, head out to sea with a fishing family and lend a hand to some local lumberjacks.

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Criminologist David Wilson inspects the scientific advancements that helped solve some of Scotland’s trickiest cold cases, and asks whether science has been the key all along.

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Judith Ralston and Grado sample Scotland’s south coast in Dumfries and Galloway. The adventure starts at the historic Caerlaverock Estate, where Grado enjoys an overnight in a treehouse. They experience majestic birds of prey on the Galloway Red Kite Trail, and spend the night in coastal glamping domes. Their final stop takes them to Portpatrick, where they stay in the Edwardian luxury of Dunskey Castle.

In this episode, George and Calum are focused on caring for the plants in your garden. As the potatoes grow, the pair explain why and how to earth up the stalks to keep them healthy and productive. In the fruit cage, George demonstrates how to give the gooseberries a light summer prune and also checks in on the blackcurrants and redcurrants planted last year. The French beans and runner beans are now ready to plant outside after being sown and germinating in the greenhouse, and Calum looks at a variety of hostas and how to keep them free of slugs and snails.

In this episode, Dougie is in Motherwell to visit Baron’s Haugh Nature Reserve, an urban wetland along the River Clyde. He discovers how this floodplain has been managed to let the water back in to improve biodiversity. Meanwhile, Anne is in Glasgow to see peregrines Bonnie and Clyde, which are nesting in a high-rise building with two new chicks. Shahbaz is in one of Wester Ross's ancient Caledonian pine forests to lend a hand tackling an invasive, non-native plant, Arlene visits a farm near Coupar Angus that has swapped soft fruit for asparagus, and Cammy sells the last of 2024's lambs, marking the start of summer on the farm.

Agnes is feeling down in the dumps, and granddad’s bowel movements aren’t helping matters. The place is a mess, she can’t seem to get any sleep, and to make things worse, Maria’s home remedies end in disaster. Will the family show some much-needed and long overdue appreciation for poor Agnes.

With their house in turmoil in the midst of the redecoration, new Latimer Crescent residents Alan and Michelle take refuge from the floor sanding at Beth and Eric’s house. Michelle is keen that they are not going to be a nuisance and tries to get to bed as early as possible, but just as she heads upstairs, Christine arrives bearing rhubarb. Hot on her heels are Cathy and Colin, who turn up with the leftovers from their restaurant meal. And Alan realises that it is not easy to leave the sawdust behind - discovering it in the most inconvenient of places.

Best-selling author and ex-gang member Graeme Armstrong travels to forgotten areas of Scotland to shine a light on the allure of gang life. He encounters drill music artists and street gang members, while also exploring his own past. Graeme tries to understand why young people are seduced by the perceived glamour and excitement of gang life by speaking to young people themselves.

Ex gang member and best-selling author Graeme Armstrong explores the underbelly of Dundee as he speaks to ex gang members in local schemes Whitfield and Kirkton and tries to understand the causes of recent civil unrest in the area. In this episode, Graeme focuses on what happens when the perceived glamour wears off and gang life begins to go wrong. Sharing deeply personal stories, Graeme engages with the police and reformed gang members who have nearly lost their lives to this world.

Best-selling author and reformed gang member Graeme Armstrong explores how to escape the gang life. How do ‘young team’ members turn their lives around? Is it even possible? In this episode, Graeme explains that there were only ever three options he could see: death, prison or redemption. This time focusing on Glasgow, Graeme explores the Wyndford Scheme in Maryhill and travels to Glencoe to meet a man who, like himself, managed to turn his life around and leave gangs behind for good.

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

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Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond celebrate the fantastic range of food and drink Scotland has to offer. In this episode, they focus on meat and cook a rack of Scotch lamb with roast miso aubergine and sauce vierge. Joining them in the kitchen are shepherdess Michelle Stephen from Aberdeenshire and comedian farmer Jim Smith, who selects a local Perthshire beer to accompany the food.

Central's team is always adapting to modern times, and the ongoing electrification of the railways is a big part of that mission. Out on the tracks, the engineering team are racing to erect a huge new structure, while one of the rail network's ecologists is monitoring how the work is affecting local wildlife. Meanwhile, station tour guide Paul explores the history of Glasgow's tram network, and on the West Coast Mainline, the Avanti team are going all-out in an attempt to break a long-standing speed record.

The final part of this series looks at possible ways forward for the troubled Scottish game, new solutions to long-standing problems and questions which the national sport needs to face up to. It also charts the evolution of the women's game, the fanzine movement and the rise of messageboards and social media as drivers of how fans make their voices heard.

Sitcom featuring Jack and Victor, two irrepressible pensioners first seen in the comedy series Chewin' the Fat, along with their dependable pals Winston and Tam, fresh out of Craiglang and taking on the world. The local park has gone downhill, and Winston has a plan that will improve it.

Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by Taskmaster Alex Horne , who talks promotion, job swap and the joys of non-league football.

Shereen Cutkelvin presents highlights from across the TRNSMT 2024 weekend including performances from Dylan John Thomas, Lauren Spencer Smith, Sugababes, Tom Grennan, The Last Dinner Party, Blossoms and Liam Gallagher.

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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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Mark Bonnar narrates the first in a series revealing the hidden world of Galloway Forest, the country's largest afforested area. Join the amazing men and women who live and work in the place known as Scotland's 'Highlands in the Lowlands', where 600,000 tonnes of timber is produced every year. The Forestry Commission's recreation team, lead by Archie McNeillie, is tasked with rebuilding steps on a well-worn pathway at Fairy Knowe. The trouble is, the steps are up a 330-foot hill. Getting hunks of granite rock to the remote location is one problem and digging them in by hand is another - for labourer John 'Cool' Coughtrie at least. A team of specialist contractors from Wales arrive in Galloway Forest to harvest timber from the most inaccessible areas using a massive system of cables and winches called the skyline. Conservationists Bill and Christine have a very unusual occupation deep in the forest. They breed and hand-rear hyacinth macaws, the world's largest flying parrot. And on a remote peatbog the size of 32 football pitches, Graeme Little operates his own customised mulching machine in a conservation project to restore the natural habitat.

When garden space is limited, or just for the joy of growing your own, having an allotment is the perfect pastime. Starting in Calum’s allotment in Leven, we visit the other allotment holders in the Beechgrove team and see them through a whole growing season. At her allotment in Inverleith, Kirsty creates an allotment patch from scratch that is pretty, productive and purple. In Chris’s allotment, high in the Cotswolds, he and wife Frances take on an old disused plot and make it into a low-maintenance vegetable haven. And at his allotment in Joppa, George provides some of his top allotmenteering tips.

Kirsty Wark meets the iconic Scottish designers, celebrities and influencers who have shaped the fashion industry. Featuring Alan Cumming, Sharleen Spiteri, Eve Graham and Pam Hogg.

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.

With their house in turmoil in the midst of the redecoration, new Latimer Crescent residents Alan and Michelle take refuge from the floor sanding at Beth and Eric’s house. Michelle is keen that they are not going to be a nuisance and tries to get to bed as early as possible, but just as she heads upstairs, Christine arrives bearing rhubarb. Hot on her heels are Cathy and Colin, who turn up with the leftovers from their restaurant meal. And Alan realises that it is not easy to leave the sawdust behind - discovering it in the most inconvenient of places.

Sophie is beginning to remember a formative holiday her divorced dad Calum took her on as a child. What her 11-year-old self experienced is now conjuring up things that perhaps went unseen.

Comedians Ashley Storrie, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland challenge each other to cook the most disgusting dishes in Ready Steady Puke. With the world going to rack and ruin, the trio prepare for the final apocalypse by testing their survival skills in an Escape Room – can they solve the clues and escape within the hour? In this social media world of self-help and tips for life, they hone their combined experiences in “A Guide to Going Out” revealing the pitfalls and tricks to ensure a successful night out.

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

Dom and plaster expert Rich try to preserve some World War II Polish art before it is lost forever. Meanwhile, David Burville repairs a clockwork ship, and Will gets to grips with shinty.

Documentary series following the frontline workers of the Scottish Ambulance Service. In this episode, we are with Rachel and Scott, paramedics in Aberdeen who are flagged down to attend an electric scooter crash that has resulted in a broken ankle. They work out the best way of treating a bariatric patient with breathing difficulties and persuade a man who has been drinking 70 per cent homemade vodka to take a trip to A&E. The Special Operations Response Team attend a car accident that was caused by a flat tyre. The driver miraculously escapes without injury, despite her vehicle tumbling down a steep bank and landing metres from a live railway track and fast-flowing stream. Meanwhile, at the ambulance control centre, Kirsty, who is autistic, shows how being neurodivergent and on the frontline can help a patient in distress.

Neil Oliver follows the rise of Clan Stewart to become Scotland’s Royal dynasty. It’s the blood soaked tale of a bitter family feud. In a vicious contest, using clan power to plot, manoeuvre and murder their way to power, the story culminates with the dramatic assassination of King James I below a tennis court in Perth, 1437. Neil traces this family feud through clan combat, royal romances and spectacular Renaissance courts to the brutal torture and execution of the last rival Stewart, Walter Atholl, when the king’s widowed Queen Joan wreaks a terrible revenge for his treachery.

Sitcom featuring Jack and Victor, two irrepressible pensioners first seen in the comedy series Chewin' the Fat, along with their dependable pals Winston and Tam, fresh out of Craiglang and taking on the world. The local park has gone downhill, and Winston has a plan that will improve it.

While helping a blind man do some shopping, Volunteer Officer Ken Beattie discovers there's more to him than meets the eye. Something that also applies to the old pensioner that Officers McLaren and Fletcher rush to rescue. Then these city cops become intoxicated by the drugs they are meant to be guarding. Maggie LeBeau takes us on a tour of her call centre, Desk Sergeant Karen Ann Millar is confronted by a case of cut-price bananas, and countryside cops McIntosh and Mackay arrest a malicious metal detector. Traffic Officers McKirdy and Singh discover that behind the make-up, a criminal clown has a familiar face. Chief Commissioner Miekelson discusses what the Scottish Police Force do with lost property, before he takes part in a local charity golf match. He then does a post-mortem on his appearance before a committee of MSPs.

Martin Geissler brings you all the main issues from the world of politics and beyond. Big interviews, discussion and analysis of the stories that matter to Scotland.

Some of Scotland's favourite comedians, including Jane McCarry, Des Clark, Fred MacAulay, Julia Sutherland and Brian Taylor, remember school days and teenage fashions.

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Paul discovers the source of the remarkable River Nith, high in a remote forestry plantation. Heading downstream, he hears the story of the Knockshinnoch mining disaster – how 116 men were saved from entombment after a massive earth collapse. At Sanquhar, once famous for its unique and distinctive knitting pattern, Paul tries very hard to knit a glove before it all unravels. Kirkpatrick Macmillan was the man first credited with making a bicycle with pedals. Paul wobbles in his wake aboard a replica at Drumlanrig Castle, before heading south to Ellisland – once the riverside home of the poet Robert Burns. In Dumfries, Paul learns how astronaut Neil Armstrong might not have walked on the surface of the moon without the optical skills of a local man. Journey’s end is at Caerlaverock Castle overlooking the shining sands of the Solway Firth.

George and Calum are focused on caring for and maintaining the plants in your garden. As the potatoes grow, the pair explain why and how to earth up the stalks to keep them healthy and productive. In the fruit cage, George demonstrates how to give the gooseberries a light summer prune and also demonstrates an important June job for anyone who is growing apples. The French beans are now ready to plant outside after being sown and germinating in the greenhouse, and Calum will be looking at a variety of hostas and how to keep this garden favourite free of slugs and snails.

In this episode, Dougie is in Motherwell to visit Baron’s Haugh Nature Reserve, an urban wetland along the River Clyde. He discovers how this floodplain has been managed to let the water back in to improve biodiversity. Meanwhile, Anne is in Glasgow to see peregrines Bonnie and Clyde, which are nesting in a high-rise building with two new chicks. Shahbaz is in one of Wester Ross's ancient Caledonian pine forests to lend a hand tackling an invasive, non-native plant, Arlene visits a farm near Coupar Angus that has swapped soft fruit for asparagus, and Cammy sells the last of 2024's lambs, marking the start of summer on the farm.

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Paul explores the lower reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third longest river, famous for its forests, whisky distilleries and salmon - as it flows north towards the coast. On the way Paul hears tales of loggers who floated timber down the river from the 17th century onwards. He then takes to the water in a canoe and discovers the rare and endangered freshwater mussels that were once harvested for their precious pearls, which adorn royal crowns. Sampling a dram of the original water of life, Paul reaches the mouth of the Spey where shipyards launched vessels to sail the seven seas. Finally, Paul meets the last salmon net fisherman on the river and learns how nets were used to catch the fish, which were then packed in ice and sent by rail to London.

Life on the pilgrimage gets tough as the celebrities are challenged both physically and spiritually, struggling with lack of sleep and difficult questions about faith.

Kirsty Wark meets the iconic designers, celebrities and influencers from the 1990s to the current day who have shaped Scottish fashion. With Alan Cumming, Christopher Kane and Pam Hogg.

An emotional Lydia struggles to move forward with normality, and Conor lets his anger get the better of him. Meanwhile, Gillian grows concerned that Emma is heading down a dubious path.

Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by Taskmaster Alex Horne , who talks promotion, job swap and the joys of non-league football.

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

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.

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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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Rannoch Moor - around 50 square kilometres of not very much. But this soggy desert is the location that two brave travellers have chosen for their adventure. It's a place that has been referenced in many poems and stories over the years, a bleak and desolate place, dotted with lochans and bogs where lonely travellers perish in the nothingness. Film-maker Andrew O'Donnell and his pal Mark Taylor have made it their mission to cross Rannoch Moor in a Canadian canoe, via the waterways that link Loch Ba, Loch Laidon and onto Loch Rannoch. Their journey starts by the side of the road, dropped off by Andrew’s dad (or as he likes to be called, their 'technical coordinator'). The A82 - not a great place to start a boat journey, but is it really a canoe adventure if you don't spend most of your time carrying the canoe? This is the definition of an off-the-grid adventure, in the nicest possible way. There aren't many people living in this bare and boggy terrain. They hope to make it across this wild territory to Kinloch Rannoch in five days - what's the worst that could happen.

Kerrera Island’s annual triathlon is at risk due to bad weather weather, while a folk legend explains why being a binman on Barra makes him proud.

Aamer fights for a public inquiry to finally get answers as to why violent sexual predator Iain Packer was able to remain on the streets for almost 20 years.

Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer, who talks regrets, the spice boys and turning down Kenny Dalglish.

To mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott, author Damian Barr goes in search of the legacy and lasting influence of one of Scotland’s great historical figures, novelists and poets. From the huge Scott monument on Princes Street Edinburgh, to Smailholm Tower in the Borders, from Loch Katrine - the setting for his most famous poem - The Lady of the Lake - to Doune Castle, a setting which continues to inspire historical novelists to this day - Damian takes us on a personal journey to discover the truth about the man, his world and his work. With contributions from world experts: professor Alison Lumsden, Aberdeen University; novelist James Robertson; author of Scott-land Stuart Kelly and Abbotsford curator, Kirsty Archer-Thompson. In Search of Sir Walter Scott reveals the long lasting influence of Scott and his writing, his political campaigning and his role in creating a version of Scotland we are still living with today.

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

Martin Compston and good friend Phil MacHugh arrive in Norway’s capital city, Oslo. It’s the first step of an epic journey that will explore the differences and similarities between Scotland and Norway. They try roller skiing with Olympic gold medallist cross-country skier Ragnhild Gløersen Haga and champion roller skier Ragnar Bragvin Andresen, meet Norway’s youngest MP, Maren Grøthe, at the Storting, Norway’s parliament, and enjoy a first-night tipple in their digs for the night - a remote cabin.

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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.

Autumn brings challenges and rewards for farmers across Scotland. In Inverkip, Rachel and Camy are one year into building their own farm, taking on a tenancy at Dunrod Farm and a big bank loan with the dream of one day owning 5,000 sheep. But a trip to market means higher prices scupper their best intentions. In Maybole in South Ayrshire, the Barclay family are getting to grips with their new business venture – buying store lambs to fatten up for the butcher. After John’s father died suddenly last year, he’s trying to make their fourth generation farm work for them. A half-term break means a leisurely family day out… to the sheep auction. And in Moray, Nikki, Ollie and their children team up to process a bumper harvest of apples into juice for the whole year. Later, they find out if one of their favourite buffalo is pregnant.

The inside story of how Glasgow’s housing schemes and the ice cream vans which served them became central to a criminal war, with deadly consequences.

A wary Caitlin is forced to face Sam, but it soon becomes clear she won’t be forgiven easily. Pride is brought to Shieldinch to distract a deflated Mikey, but the celebrations are short-lived. Meanwhile, Madonna feels the weight of the debt she is unable to pay back.

Actor Martin Compston and his pal Phil MacHugh are back in Bergen to experience the industry that made Norway its billions: oil and gas. They pull on their safety suits to undertake the offshore emergency training that keeps the workers safe out at sea. It’s a shock to the system when Phil is set adrift and plunged into cold water with only Martin on hand to save the day. Next, they learn to breathe underwater in a rolling helicopter drill, before learning the importance of teamwork as they work together to put out a powerful fire. With their time in the south west over, Martin and Phil drive northwards towards Voss, where they have their eye on an unusual spot of lunch. Smalahovetunet Farm has been in Voss since the 18th century and is now the only remaining supplier of that infamous Norwegian delicacy: smoked sheep’s head. Bellies less than full, and feeling a little squeamish, it’s time to get back on the road. The boys get their first glimpse of Norway’s epic fjord landscape with a final stop at Stegastein, overlooking Aurlandsfjord.

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