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.

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

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.

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.

Live coverage as Queens Park host struggling Ross County in the Scottish Championship.

The future has arrived in Craiglang as Navid proudly shows off his new scanner. Much to his dismay, however, his shoppers are left struggling and frustrations quickly mount. Tam steps in to help an older woman scan her items and befriends her when it turns out he knows her daughter. But when Tam's friends discover this older woman has no shortage of money, they become highly suspicious of his motives. Meanwhile, over at the butcher's there is some serious queue-jumping going on, as Jack and Victor are determined to get their hands on the last steak pie in the shop. Unfortunately, so is the rest of Craiglang.

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.

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.

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.

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 Saturday evening at 7.

Steven Thompson is joined by Steven Naismith to look back at the afternoon's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership, featuring Aberdeen v Hibernian, Celtic v St Mirren, Dundee United v Livingston, Hearts v Motherwell and Kilmarnock v Dundee.

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.

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.

The inspirational story of how a group of working-class kids growing up in post-industrial Glasgow dared to dream and became one of Scotland's biggest bands.

Simon Bates and Richard Skinner present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 24 November 1983. Featuring Paul Young, Tina Turner, The Smiths, Marilyn, Simple Minds, The Style Council and Billy Joel.

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.

Highlights of Falkirk v Rangers, and the best of Saturday’s Premiership action.

A Special Operations Response Team near Edinburgh are dispatched to a huge, potentially toxic fire on an industrial estate. They wait for news from the firefighters that everyone has made it safely out of the building. Meanwhile, another team are helping a concussed driver out of his car following a frightening collision at nighttime in Dunbartonshire. All the driver can remember is that the traffic lights were green. In Livingston, a son notices that his father is looking pale and faint, and helps him back to bed. The paramedics discover that the man has a dangerously low heart rate and blood pressure. An elderly lady who was due to go shopping with friends is found with a broken hip after a fall, and paramedics in Glasgow help a man suffering from severe alcohol withdrawal to safely detox.

The future has arrived in Craiglang as Navid proudly shows off his new scanner. Much to his dismay, however, his shoppers are left struggling and frustrations quickly mount. Tam steps in to help an older woman scan her items and befriends her when it turns out he knows her daughter. But when Tam's friends discover this older woman has no shortage of money, they become highly suspicious of his motives. Meanwhile, over at the butcher's there is some serious queue-jumping going on, as Jack and Victor are determined to get their hands on the last steak pie in the shop. Unfortunately, so is the rest of Craiglang.

Newly unified and smartly uniformed, the Scottish police force is proud to protect the people of Scotland. This comedy documentary follows the members of the Scot Squad as they deal with farmyard foul play, dubious drug dealers and ridiculously reckless road users.

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.

As Scotland prepares to go to the polls, Debate Night: Leaders Special is live from Paisley. In the first televised debate of the election campaign, leaders of the Scottish National Party, Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Greens, Scottish Liberal Democrats and Reform UK Scotland face questions from a live studio audience. Hosted by Stephen Jardine.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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.

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.

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.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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

Documentary about the remote Scottish island of North Ronaldsay. The island saved Sarah Moore's life, but it is under threat, and she must do everything she can to help save it.

The team are on a mission to install a new beer cellar ahead of a big weekend of golf crowds at The Open. Elsewhere, one caravan owner reminisces about his long family history at sunny Burntisland fairground, and Steven has a big decision to make about his volunteer rescue role.

The holiday park’s recently promoted entertainments manager, Laura, is planning a summer family fun day, hoping it will help to build the events side of the business. Across the site the park’s teams are getting stuck into the preparations. Resident quizmaster Alan is planning to round off the day with a special Mr and Mrs quiz, while manager Janet has suffered an injury that requires medical attention. And one family return to the park 40 years after enjoying a summer holiday there.

Concerned that Ken is spending too much time on his own, Richard offers to take him to the local golf club, unaware that he’s about to play a much bigger part in integrating his dad back into the community than he'd originally intended.

Richard battles medical receptionists – and a stubborn Ken – in order to secure Ken a doctor’s appointment on the same day that he is asked to impart his acting wisdom to the local am-dram group.

Nicole’s plan to befriend Mikey is thwarted, but it results in an unexpected discovery. Jodie deals with the repercussions of her ongoing feud with Drew, Bob is deflated by Kenzie’s reaction to Alice, and, at a loss, Alex turns to an old associate for help.

When Cathy and Colin's house is burgled, Cathy goes into meltdown. Beth and Eric find themselves cast as laundress and chief suspect.

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

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.

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.

Live coverage from Easter Road as Scotland host Belgium in the Women's World Cup qualifiers.

Craig Levein and Amy Irons explore the ins and outs of football management. Author and Podcaster Alastair Campbell on team talks, name-drops, and playing with Diego Maradona.

Long-term addict Bobby heads to rehab, Billy fights for recognition that he has really changed, while Alan is released and heads back to his old ways on Glasgow's streets.

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

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

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 judges are in the Highlands and islands and must choose between a former fisherman’s cottage in Avoch, a Georgian laird’s manor in Appin and a contemporary blackhouse in Skye.

King Charles visits Campbeltown Farmers' Market, where Andrew and Gayle hope to impress with their premium plants. Emma and Rob are holding a family wedding on the farm, but their pregnant cows could go into labour at any moment. And Callum and Zara hold a historic sheepdog trial, attracting competitors from afar - but Callum’s sheep don't go easy on him.

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.

Amber’s growing anxiety gets the better of her on the day of Teddy’s boosters. Meanwhile, Francis is frustrated when his scam doesn’t go to plan, Alice tries to get through to Kenzie, and Mulvaney grows concerned about Alex’s determination to take down Viv.

Jules and Greg finally find their Zen in the iconic River Tay.

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

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.

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.

Judith Ralston and Grado are out and about exploring Ayrshire and its islands. Starting with a cycle around Millport and a stay in some luxury eco cabins, the pair head on to the Isle of Arran to visit the UK’s first employee-owned resort. Back on the mainland, the pair get to grips with some Olympic stones and spend the night in a 14th-century castle.

Calum Clunie kicks off his season at Beechgrove, demonstrating what can be grown from a container in just one season. He also starts a season of productive gardening, showing what can be produced for a family of four from a medium-sized vegetable garden. Meanwhile, as summer approaches, Brian is looking at how to keep lawns looking great and tackling a patio space around Beechgrove’s chiminea corner. There is a visit to a great new allotment in Perth, and there are all the usual handy hints.

Landward explores one of the biggest threats facing Scotland’s fragile rural communities - depopulation. Over the next decade, the population of 14 Scottish rural council areas is expected to decline. The team visits the places battling the issue and meets the people fighting to reverse the trend. In north west Scotland, Anne visits the secondary school on the sharp edge of depopulation, with just 31 pupils. Rosie discovers how hard it is to find housing in popular tourist hotspots, and Dougie travels to Arran to hear about the scheme convincing doctors to settle on the island. Meanwhile, Arlene meets the campaigners who think they have some solutions.

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.

The boys have made it to the Arctic Circle, where they get up close and personal with the local wildlife, call in on pop star Dagny, before a stopping off at the very edge of Europe.

Newly unified and smartly uniformed, the Scottish police force is proud to protect the people of Scotland. This comedy documentary follows the members of the Scot Squad as they deal with farmyard foul play, dubious drug dealers and ridiculously reckless road users.

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

To celebrate 30 years since the start of the T in the Park festival in 1994, Edith Bowman delves deep into the BBC archive to revisit stellar performances. Featuring an array of artists that appeared between 1994 and the festival's last year in 2016, including Lady Gaga, Travis and Calvin Harris.

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.

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 Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous celebration of Scotland's most valuable export – its sense of humour. Scotland is a small nation with a big funny bone. It's known the world over for self-deprecation, quick-witted patter and deadpan asides. But what makes it so funny? To find out the answer, this programme delves deep into the BBC Scotland archives to find a century’s worth of classic characters, catchphrases and comedy clips. A line is drawn from the early days of Scottish comedy on TV from the McFlannels, Stanley Baxter and Lex McLean through to the modern generation of quickfire online sensations. The medium may have changed, but the essence of the humour remains the same - colourful language, authenticity, irreverence and flair for creative insults. Joining Jack will be some of Scotland’s most iconic comedy talent such as Elaine C Smith, Alex Norton, Karen Dunbar, Lawrence Chaney, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson.

Sitcom. Isa's pulse is set racing as a long-lost companion returns. Boabby attempts to learn to drive, and Methadone Mick enrols in a mysterious online course.

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.

When Cathy and Colin's house is burgled, Cathy goes into meltdown. Beth and Eric find themselves cast as laundress and chief suspect.