Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Paul Murton explores the upper reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third-longest river - from its source in the wilds of Badenoch to Broomhill, halfway down. He hears stories of clan chief Cluny Macpherson, who hid with his gold for nine years in an inaccessible cave. Heading to a hidden tributary, Paul discovers a secret aristocratic Victorian love nest located in a remote glen where the wilderness is returning. In Newtonmore, Paul sees traditional Highland houses that remind him of Hobbit dwellings, before he rides a steam train on a heritage railway that follows the river Spey.

In this episode, the focus is on scent and colour. Calum is at Beechgrove creating a gardening favourite: a lavender border. He lines either side of one of the garden’s paths with lavender plants, which will bring colour, scent and many pollinators to the area. Meanwhile, Brian demonstrates a layering technique as a way of propagating new plants from existing stock. There is a visit to a community garden in Fife, more instruction from Irene Berry in her Japanese-style garden in the Borders, plus all the usual handy hints.

In this episode, Dougie reports on the advance of the bluetongue virus and finds out how Scottish scientists are studying midges to assess the risk to livestock. He also visits an egg producer near Turriff that is growing more sustainable chicken feed. Arlene puts the lawnmower away for No Mow May and discovers the wildflowers that could appear on uncut lawns. Shahbaz is in Angus, meeting the international vet students benefiting from some hands-on work experience on Scottish farms, and wildlife film-maker Libby Penman returns to the Glenlivet Estate to capture the dramatic spring display of lapwing.

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Paul Murton explores the upper reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third-longest river - from its source in the wilds of Badenoch to Broomhill, halfway down. He hears stories of clan chief Cluny Macpherson, who hid with his gold for nine years in an inaccessible cave. Heading to a hidden tributary, Paul discovers a secret aristocratic Victorian love nest located in a remote glen where the wilderness is returning. In Newtonmore, Paul sees traditional Highland houses that remind him of Hobbit dwellings, before he rides a steam train on a heritage railway that follows the river Spey.

Dry dock delays and breakdowns cause chaos across the network, triggering a crisis meeting at HQ. On Islay whisky freight, tourists and locals vie for space on the ferry.

Banjo's brought in to help two small businesses who survive by selling their produce via honesty boxes. Jamie and Mary live on the Isle of Mull. Jamie works full time catching lobsters, and Mary looks after their three children but also runs a small sandwich shop. Too busy to open the shop full time, they also sell their produce in an honesty box. They want Banjo’s help to make their box stand out and attract visitors. The other honesty box is in South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides. Donna works as a carer by day but also has a side hustle making ice cream. She currently runs her honesty box out of an old livestock trailer and wants Banjo to help her build something more imaginative and fun. Can his ambitious honesty boxes stand out in the crowd and please the clients.

Artist Mike and his teacher wife Kate moved to Iona 20 years ago. They now run Iona Wool, which sells ethical local wool products. Their shop is functional but could do with some Banjo design magic. The beautiful colours of their stock mean that they don’t want much colour, which is a challenge for Banjo, whose designs are often dark and richly coloured. Banjo comes up with a modern Hebridean design idea which he hopes will keep selling the gorgeous woollens but also warm up the shop with some fun design features. Banjo heads to Glasgow to his favourite salvage shop and buys dozens of bobbins from old wool mills to help with his design. His trusty team of local tradespeople help him realise his design vision. Meanwhile, Lisa makes woollen lampshades, and Eoghan builds a woven timber wall to hide a changing room. With little time and only £6,000, will Banjo’s shop transformation hit the mark.

The story of Michelle Mone’s elevation to the House of Lords and the ongoing controversy around her links to a business which was awarded a PPE contract through the so-called ‘VIP fast lane’.

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

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.

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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.

Live coverage of Scotland’s trip to the Netherlands in the Women’s Nations League.

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.

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.

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

Martin and Phil travel through Scotland’s Central Belt to explore why performance is such a big part of Scottish culture. They visit Scotland’s National Sporting Performance Centre, just outside Edinburgh, to meet the men’s football team, whose performances pretty much define the mood of the nation. The boys then head from Glasgow to meet musical stadium filler Amy Macdonald. Over a round of bowls, they discuss how Amy got into the industry and what it’s like to perform home and away. Martin and Phil then chat to actor and comedian Greg McHugh about his most famous character, Gary Tank Commander, and all things Edinburgh Festival.

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It’s the grand final! The judges - interior designer Anna Campbell Jones, architect Danny Campbell and Isle of Mull-based interior designer Banjo Beale - have travelled the country in search of Scotland’s home of the year. It’s now down to the final six homes – the winners of each regional episode – to go head-to-head, but only one of them can take the prestigious title. The judges have invited the six regional winners to join them at Glasgow’s House for an Art Lover, where they will go through the homes one by one, assessing them on architectural merit, distinctive design and personal style, before whittling six down to three, and then – the hardest job of all – choosing the overall winner of Scotland’s Home of the Year 2025. The six finalists are: Sandstone Bungalow in Giffnock won in the West. Hilltop House on the outskirts of Pitmedden, in rural Aberdeenshire, won in the North East and Northern Isles. Wee City Nook in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, won in the East. Tree House in Broughty Ferry won in Central and Tayside. An Cala Cottage in Skye won in the Highlands and Islands. Craigmount near Dalbeattie won in the South.

Documentary following the fortunes of a band of gold miners. This episode sees the pandemic hitting the UK, causing all mining to stop and local businesses to take a huge hit.

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

Jules and Greg plunge into the freezing northern waters of Shetland for their coldest swim yet. Greg channels his inner Viking, and then our intrepid couple unwind in a homemade wood-burning sauna on the edge of northern Europe.

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

Criminologist David Wilson explores some of the ethical quandaries that plague our criminal justice system - is there a line that police shouldn’t cross when hunting the bad guy.

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

Judith Ralston and Grado are on the road exploring the often-overlooked Scottish Borders. They sample delights in the coastal town of Eyemouth, including a stay in a mansion built for a notorious smuggler. They travel to Kelso for some R&R in a beautifully restored 12th-century manor, before heading to Newcastleton to check out the local agricultural show and stay in an off-grid alpine chalet.

‘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.

Wedding mania descends on the Brown household as the family prepare for Rory and Dino's big day. Agnes looks forward to the wedding until she meets their overbearing celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy. Meanwhile, Agnes gets more than she bargained for when she agrees to entertain Cathy's boyfriend's parents.

Gordon's parents Graham and Sandra visit Scotland from Yorkshire and Ian and Gordon bring them to Latimer Crescent to meet Beth and Eric. Christine turns up with her own take on the Scottish attractions to visit, at which point Ian and Gordon grab the opportunity to pop out for some herbal tea for Sandra. When they get back, Cathy and Colin have arrived after sensing there may be the chance of a drink, and the chat has turned to further delights for visitors to Scotland. And the men step outside to admire Graham's beautifully restored vintage car. Despite the interference of the unexpected guests, the tea party is all going rather well until the conversation turns to Scotland's sporting successes.

An elderly woman has taken a nasty fall down a hill while walking her dog and is in a lot of pain. Luckily, passers-by call for an ambulance, and the special operations team arrive in their four-wheel drive vehicle. Meanwhile, those responsible for dispatching ambulances from a Glasgow call centre struggle to locate a patient who is in urgent need of mental health support. Elsewhere, a student paramedic in Livingston practises what she hopes will be her future career, helping two elderly patients, one with heart problems, and the other with broken bones in her shoulder following a fall. In Edinburgh, paramedics help an injured walker who was heading up Arthur’s Seat at night, and a patient who turns out to be much younger than the ambulance crew expect.

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

Plans for a 'Bamnesty' blow up in chief commissioner Miekelson's face as he forces his PR exec Willie Saffron to take it to the press. Unfortunately, his plan for working from home doesn't go well either, and he chats about changing the legal definition of drunk. Traffic officers Singh and McKirdy have their own public relations nightmare over illegally parking to collect a takeaway, but are thoroughly professional when dealing with an illegally parked boat. Desk sergeant Karen Ann Millar advises Bobby on what constitutes lewd and lascivious behaviour, as well as the difference between a back scratcher and a noodle fork. Officers McLaren and Fletcher break up a fight at a supermarket checkout, and in the country, McIntosh and Mackay get involved in a citizen's arrest gone awry. Call centre operator Maggie LeBeau chats about arming the police and dealing with men, while volunteer officer Ken Beattie visits the local ladies of the night.

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Chef Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond celebrate the fantastic range of food and drink Scotland has to offer in their country kitchen. This episode sees them focus on plant-based food and on the menu is a Buddha bowl with cauliflower rice and onion bhajis. Joining them in the kitchen are vegetable grower Bryde Marshall, from the Falkland Kitchen Farm in Fife, and Still Game actress Jane McCarry, who selects a ginger wine to accompany the food.

A heatwave causes thousands of passengers to head for the beach, and a busy shift for Scotrail's CCTV staff throws up some dangerous challenges. We explore Central's role in the vital Kindertransport project during the Second World War, and some keen young apprentices wait to discover their railway futures.

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.

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.

Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by legendary goalkeeper Alan Rough, who talks wages, World Cups and running the streets with Tommy Burns.

The third episode of Scotland's Game, the series that tackles the last 30 years of Scottish football, turns the spotlight on the nation's performances and standing on the international stage. Three decades ago, the national team was a force to be reckoned with when it came to qualification for the major tournaments. Star players for the national team were feted and the country's appearances against the giants of world football in the European Championships and the World Cups were eagerly anticipated. But this episode charts the decline of the national team and examines the failings on and off the pitch that have marked this slide in fortunes. Contributors offer compelling insights into the high points that temporarily raised hopes and also into the darker moments of Scotland's international forays. They also give their thoughts on the structural and cultural reasons behind the downward trend and where improvements might be made. Among those interviewed are former players John Collins, Graeme Souness, Steven Pressley and Murdo MacLeod, ex-Scotland managers Alex McLeish, Andy Roxburgh and Craig Brown, historian Tom Devine and former first minister Henry McLeish.

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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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Thainstone Mart is one of Europe's biggest livestock markets, and in this programme, a Shetland farmer is relying on Finley to get the cash he needs to feed his flock over the winter. There's a crisis in the kitchen when a deep fat fryer fails with lunch minutes away and 900 portions of potatoes required. And auctioneer Charlie sells all the worldly goods of two farming brothers retiring after 50 years, but their trusty tractor lets them down at a crucial moment.

Thainstone Mart is one of Europe's biggest livestock markets, and in today's programme, sheep auctioneer Colin visits two rival farmers desperate to outdo each other on sales day. The pressure's on trainee auctioneer Rory when his brother comes to watch him in action. And on Shetland pony day - a seller worries his favourites won't go to a good home. Can Colin come to the rescue.

The Scottish midge is a small beast with a big reputation. As one of the few flies in the British Isles that feed on human blood, it can cause havoc for anyone who has to live and work among them. But what makes some of us more attractive to the midge than others? On a journey around some of Scotland's midgier places, insect scientist Dr James Logan of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine explores the secret life of the midge to discover how best to cope with the terror of the Highlands and whether some of us might contain our own natural midge repellent.

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.

Wedding mania descends on the Brown household as the family prepare for Rory and Dino's big day. Agnes looks forward to the wedding until she meets their overbearing celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy. Meanwhile, Agnes gets more than she bargained for when she agrees to entertain Cathy's boyfriend's parents.

Gordon's parents Graham and Sandra visit Scotland from Yorkshire and Ian and Gordon bring them to Latimer Crescent to meet Beth and Eric. Christine turns up with her own take on the Scottish attractions to visit, at which point Ian and Gordon grab the opportunity to pop out for some herbal tea for Sandra. When they get back, Cathy and Colin have arrived after sensing there may be the chance of a drink, and the chat has turned to further delights for visitors to Scotland. And the men step outside to admire Graham's beautifully restored vintage car. Despite the interference of the unexpected guests, the tea party is all going rather well until the conversation turns to Scotland's sporting successes.

The story of Michelle Mone’s elevation to the House of Lords and the ongoing controversy around her links to a business which was awarded a PPE contract through the so-called ‘VIP lane’.

Some of Scotland’s comedians and entertainers take us on a journey through friendships past, reminiscing on the bonding, the hanging out, the best friends, the sleepovers and the strange noises.

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

In Ayrshire, a window signed by the poet Robert Burns and a life-changing historic Scottish canoe are both lovingly repaired by the team.

An elderly woman has taken a nasty fall down a hill while walking her dog and is in a lot of pain. Luckily, passers-by call for an ambulance, and the special operations team arrive in their four-wheel drive vehicle. Meanwhile, those responsible for dispatching ambulances from a Glasgow call centre struggle to locate a patient who is in urgent need of mental health support. Elsewhere, a student paramedic in Livingston practises what she hopes will be her future career, helping two elderly patients, one with heart problems, and the other with broken bones in her shoulder following a fall. In Edinburgh, paramedics help an injured walker who was heading up Arthur’s Seat at night, and a patient who turns out to be much younger than the ambulance crew expect.

Neil Oliver travels back in time to reveal the real life Game of Thrones - the story of Scotland's ancient clans. A blood-soaked saga of battles and feuds, loyalty and betrayal, love and death set against the country's wild mountains and glens. In this first episode, Neil follows the clans as they rallied behind Robert the Bruce in his against-all-odds bid to win Scotland's crown. After their crucial role in crushing the English at Bannockburn in 1314, Bruce rewarded the loyal chiefs with land and titles. They rise to shape the fate of kingdom in the centuries to come.

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.

Traffic Officer Hugh McKirdy becomes starstruck as he and his partner Surjit Singh respond to an incident involving Michelle McManus. They also take us on a tour of the police impound. Having been sure that the Scottish Police Force IT system has been hacked by North Korea, Chief Commissioner Miekelson is both relieved, and a little embarrassed, to discover it was actually the work of the daughter of a woman he was dating. He discusses Freedom of Information before giving an award for bravery then grudgingly receiving an award for public service. Officer McLaren and Fletcher use good police work, and baking skills, to arrest a mobile phone thief, while Maggie LeBeau shows us the Call Centre "Thank You Room" containing gifts from happy customers. Desk Sergeant Karen Ann Millar is surprised by someone in the toilet and helps local man Bobby with his Jury Summons. Volunteer Officer Ken Beattie stands in for a drumming busker and a dodgy tummy won't stop Rural Officers Mackay and McIntosh helping a woman with a break-in at her house.

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.

Criminologist David Wilson explores some of the ethical quandaries that plague our criminal justice system - is there a line that police shouldn’t cross when hunting the bad guy.

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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.

‘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.

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

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.