Scotland Outdoors
Episodes
Art of Many Shapes and Forms
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the Great Scottish Outdoors
Langley Park House and Gardens
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen presents Scotland Outdoors
Tarras Nature Reserve, Sand Martins and a Water Organ
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
Scottish Sisters Photography
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen presents Scotland Outdoors
Motorbikes, Baby Sharks and the Bicycle Mayor of Inverness
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham present Scotland Outdoors
Scottish Cashmere Goats
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Stewart meets farmer Jillian McEwan and her cashmere producing goats
Hedgehogs, Da Mirrie Dancers and Stalectites
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
Fair Isle - Birds, Knitting, Chairs and Sounds of the Sea
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham visits Fair Isle, the most geographically remote inhabited island in the UK
Ospreys, Antonine Wall and Wild Diet
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish Outdoors
Ecologist Shaila Rao on Natural Woodland Regeneration in Glen Derry in the Cairngorms
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen visits Glen Derry with Shaila Rao
Nettles, Sound Maps and the Cattle of Culloden
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
Women on Wheels- Glasgow's community cycling hub for women
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Stewart speaks to ‘Women on Wheels’ in Glasgow.
Wild Isles, Community Hydro and How to Cope with Periods in the Outdoors
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
Surgeon Russell Mullen on Mental Health and the Outdoors
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Sime takes a walk with Russell Mullen along the Caledonian Canal in Inverness.
Braemar Mountain Festival 2023
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from around Braemar and the Cairngorms.
Following in the Footsteps of Isabella Bird and other Female Explorers with Jacki Hill Murphy
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen chat with author and adventurer Jacki Hill Murphy on Aberdeen Beach.
Urban Community Land, Neidpath Castle and What to do with Wool
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
A New Wall of Death for Scotland with Artist Stephen Skrynka
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Stewart meets artist Stephen Skrynka to discuss his Wall of Death project.
Mountain Hares, Snowdrops and Swifts
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
Hannah Bourne-Taylor on her Passion for Swifts
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham speaks with author and campaigner Hannah Bourne-Taylor.
Romantic Places, Sheep Dogs and a Hobbit House
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
Neil Stewart's Wildwood journey from the Borders to the Cairngorms
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Neil Stewart speaks with Mark Stephen about his cycling adventure.
Salmon Fishing Opening on the Dee, HMS Unicorn and the Power of Scent
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
Nick Ray on his Year Long Kayaking Adventure
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen chats with Nick Ray of Life Afloat on the banks of Loch Leven
Via Ferrata, Binny Dipping and Tawny Owls
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
20 Years of Outdoor Access in Scotland - Looking Backwards and Forwards
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham speaks to various people involved with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Squirrels, Sustainable Weddings and Robert Ferguson's Shiny Toe
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
The Ancient Craft of the Blacksmith at Ratho Byres Forge
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maud Start attends a 'forge off' and learns about the art and craft of the blacksmith.
The Beauly Elm, The Alyth Genius and the Ellie Sauna
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the great Scottish Outdoors with Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart.
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Union Canal
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Rachel celebrate the Union Canal with a trip down the tow path.
The Outdoor Lads- Increasing Inclusivity in the Outdoors
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.
Hot Tents, Hebridean Ramblings and a Pampered Otter
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
A Festive Special - Trees, Huskies, Skiing and Reindeer
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
Fossil Grove in Glasgow, Log Banks and Sledging
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
Robbie Phillips on Climbing the World's Hardest Sea Cliff in Orkney
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Stewart chats with Robbie Phillips about his climbing endeavour and film.
Eels, Maps and a Pink Tablecloth
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the Great Scottish Outdoors.
Winter Snorkeling, Award Winning Plant Pots and New Homes for Bats
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
The Complexities of Deer Management in Scotland
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen is out on the hill at Glen Falloch Estate with Falcon Frost and Tom Turnbull
Flooding, Urban Rewilding and Cycling in the 1930's
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
Landscape Learn: Re-establishing the Montane Scrub Habitat of Schiehallion
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maud Start visits the Fairy Hill of the Caledonians, to see a rewilding project in action
Junior Foresters, Dunoon in the 1970s and a City Centre Nature Reserve
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
At the Guide Dogs for the Blind Training Centre with Phil Sime
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Sime visits the Guide Dogs for the Blind Training Centre in Forfar
Giant Hogweed, Puck's Hut and Echolocation
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
The Changing Seasons
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
A Celebration of Halloween
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
Ash Trees and the World Championship Clydesdale Horse Show
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present the Scotland Outdoors podcast
Snow Patches, Geese and an unusual Football Pitch
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors
The Twa Ravens and More Tales of the Late Duncan Williamson
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham with Linda Williamson and John Slavin discussing Duncan's life and stories
Witches, Wasps and Water Courses
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
Plus Size Clothing and Inclusivity in the Outdoors with Emily Williams and Steph Wetherell
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham chats with Emily and Steph co founders of Every Body Outdoors
The River Tay - Caputh to Dundee
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present Scotland Outdoors
The River Tay - Killin to Dunkeld
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present Scotland Outdoors
Euan McIlwraith's Memorable Encounters with Wildlife
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Euan McIlwraith presents Scotland Outdoors
Farewell Euan
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present Scotland Outdoors
Memories of Royal Deeside - Lochnagar, Loch Muick and the Balmoral Highland Cattle Fold
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present Scotland Outdoors
Rewilding Scotland with Peter Cairns
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen speaks with Peter Cairns of Scotland the Big Picture by the River Feshie
Braemar Castle, Midgies and Robinson Crusoe
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present Scotland Outdoors
Iceland - What We Can Learn From The North with Writer Sarah Thomas
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham speaks with Sarah Thomas about her book 'The Raven's Nest'
Dundee's International Barley Hub, the Music of Bat Sounds and the Mystery of Mushrooms
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present Scotland Outdoors
The Hidden World of Bats and Making Dance Music from their Echolocation Calls with Hanna Tuulikki
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham visits Hospitalfield to hear about the Echo in the Dark silent rave
Hydro, Hedges and Drought
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from Scotland's Great Outdoors with Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith
Is the Future of Farming Vertical?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen meets Derek Stewart of the James Hutton Institute in Dundee.
An Edinburgh Festival Special
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith.
Belonging, Place and Memory with Amanda Thomson
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham hears from artist and author Amanda Thomson about her new book Belonging.
An Osprey Rescue, The Commonwealth Potato Collection and Seaweed Dyes
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present Scotland Outdoors
Wildflowers, Osprey, Pollinators and Loch Katrine
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Grampian Graziers
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen presents Scotland Outdoors
Loch Katrine, Wemyss Bay Station and the Gardens of Pitmedden
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present Scotland Outdoors
Glasgow Sound Walks
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen takes an audio walk through the West End of Glasgow
Nightjar, a Cullen Cave and Rural Bus Routes
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Storm Petrels, Beavers and The Book of Deer
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present the Scotland Outdoors podcast
The Joy of Outdoor Swimming with Calum Maclean
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham chats and swims with Calum Maclean in a Perthshire loch.
Stories from Scottish Islands - Orkney, Gigha and Bute
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
Musician Graham Rorie on the Orcadians of Hudson Bay in Stromness
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham speaks to Graham Rorie as they wander around Stromness in Orkney.
200 Years of the Royal Highland Show
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan enjoy one of the highlights of the farming year.
Hill Farming in Galloway with Farmer and Author Patrick Laurie
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen visits Patrick's farm in Galloway in the South West of Scotland.
Swans, Whithorn and the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Cal Flyn on Islands of Abandonment
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham chats to author Cal Flyn in Stromness, Orkney about her latest book.
Corncrakes, Witches and Adventures on the Galapagos Islands
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Rory Crawford present Scotland Outdoors
A Life with Birds Living on the Bass Rock and The Galapagos with June Nelson
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen meets June Nelson who shares memories of travels with her late husband Bryan
The River Tay - Perth to Dundee
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present the Scotland Outdoors podcast
The River Tay - Caputh to Perth
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present the Scotland Outdoors podcast
Butterflies, Orcas and Otters
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present the Scotland Outdoors podcast
The Island of Muck - An Insight into Island Life with the Late Lawrence MacEwen and Family
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen with a programme recorded on the Island of Muck in 2014.
The Queen's Green Canopy, Black Grouse, Squirrels and Pine Marten
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Uncovering Hidden Histories with Ian Grosz on Barra Hill in Aberdeenshire
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Needham takes a walk up Barra Hill with writer Ian Grosz.
The Power of Nature in Plants, Mental Health and Wildlife
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
Celebrating International Dawn Chorus Day from Across the Celtic Nations
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from RTE's Dawn Chorus special, introduced by Euan McIlwraith.
Seagrass, Community Gardens and a Phantom Piper
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present Scotland Outdoors podcast
Curlew Conservationist Roger Morgan-Grenville
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen presents the Scotland Outdoors podcast
The Dawn Chorus, Bees, Kittiwakes and Curlew
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan with a bird-tastic episode of the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Our Story – The Eastern Cairngorms
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ashie Brebner shares his memories with Mark of building the secret Howff at Ben a Bhuird.
Slow Worms, Skiff Rowing on Loch Tay and The John O'Groats Walking Trail
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present the Scotland Outdoors podcast
The John O' Groats Trail with Jay Wilson
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen meets Jay for a walk along the trail in Golspie.
The Battle of Little Ferry, Curlews and Goldfinches on Fair Isle
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with stories from the great Scottish outdoors.
A Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Residential Trip on Mar Lodge Estate
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark meets a group of young people, some with additional support needs, aiming for Gold
Osprey, 100 Marathons and Petticoats and Pinnacles
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Scotland's Lost and Found Railways with David Spaven
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan take a trip on the Borders' Railway with writer and campaigner David Spaven
Spring has Sprung
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with stories from the great outdoors.
I Remember - A Covid Memorial for Scotland in Glasgow's Pollok Park
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen hears from artist Alec Finlay and others, with readings from Robert Carlyle.