Scotland Outdoors
Episodes
Mark Stephen meets long distance horse trekker Claire Alldrit who takes not one horse on her adventures but two
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Alldrit explores the landscape of Scotland accompanied by her two horses
Mark and Euan find out about the vernal equinox, the migratory pattern of geese and a tale from Orkney
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The vernal equinox, the migratory pattern of geese and an Orcadian tale
A History of Women Walking with Kerri Andrews - celebrating 6 women who wrote about walking.
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham speak with author, walker and academic, Kerri Andrews.
Electric trams, kippers, cats and steam engines - Mark and Euan revisit a trip they made to the Isle of Man in 2019
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan revisit a trip they made to the Isle of Man in 2019
Hares, the Aurora, Puffins and a Frunkie
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan with this week's Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Former paratrooper Chris Lewis is walking the coastline of the UK. Mark Stephen meets up with him in north east Scotland
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark meets former paratrooper Chris Lewis on his journey to walk the coastline of the UK
An electrical wizard, the airships of north east Scotland and the ice mushrooms of Patagonia
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An electrical wizard, the airships of north east Scotland and the arrival of Spring
Mark and Euan meet David Balharry, Chief Executive of the John Muir Trust to discuss the trust, his career and ice mushrooms
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan meet David Balharry, Chief Executive of the John Muir Trust
Sea Shanties a Hip-hop Crofter and more
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Mark Stephen meets gaelic poet, musician, crofter and hip hop producer, Griogair Labhruidh in North Ballachulish
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen meets poet, musician, crofter and hip hop producer, Griogair Labhruidh
Celebrating Snow - Flakes, Skiing and Crunching.
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with a wintery podcast.
The Importance of Connecting to the Land for Refugees - A Conversation with Professor Alison Phipps
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan hear from UNESCO Chair for Integration Alison Phipps of Glasgow University.
The history of the humble neep, the roaring game and the iron age forts of Angus known as the cathertuns
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The history of the humble neep, curling outdoors and the iron age forts of Angus
Writer and Illustrator Jackie Morris shares some of her favourite Birds and Beasts from The Lost Spells and Beyond.
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie chats to Mark Stephen and Helen Needham.
The Urban Birder, Callendar Park and Bird Table Etiquette
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A bird-tastic podcast with Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith.
A Big Garden Birdwatch Special from Mark Stephen's Bird Feeders.
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark records and describes the birds visiting his feeders in Aberdeenshire.
Mark and Euan celebrate Robert Burns through poetry and song and visit his local drinking den, The Globe Inn in Dumfries
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan celebrate Robert Burns through his poetry and song
A Robert Burns Special with Valentina Bold
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan discuss a selection of Burns' poems and songs with Dr Valentina Bold.
Salt, Wassailing and More Doric Poetry
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with a selection of stories from the Scottish Outdoors.
Naturalist Roy Dennis on a lifetime dedicated to conservation.
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roy Dennis speaks to Mark and Euan about his book 'Cottongrass Summer.'
Ice, Wanderings, a Submarine Tale and Playing Outside
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan with the Scotland Outdoors podcast featuring a Shetland walk plus much more
A Journey in Sound with Jez Riley French - Part 2. Cable cars, swans on ice and the sound between buildings in Japan.
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham hear from sound artist Jez Riley French.
Favourite podcast moments of 2020 including Frank Gardner and Karine Polwart, stone circles and some Shetland mythology
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Favourite podcast moments of 2020, stone circles and some Shetland mythology
Boxing Day Out of Doors
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark, Euan and Helen round a bonfire for a Norwegian style Christmas celebration.
A Journey in Sound with Jez Riley French - Part 1.
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham talk to artist and field recordist Jez Riley French.
Birds, Books and Myrrh
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith learn about the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod.
Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin on their passion for wildlife and the natural environment.
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith chat to tv presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin.
A fungi foray at Arbroath, a special rowan tree near Moffat and the origins of frankincense
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A fungi walk, an award winning rowan tree and the origins of frankincense
Long Distance Walking, Homelessness and the Power of Nature with Raynor Winn.
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author Raynor Winn shares her remarkable story with Mark Stephen and Helen Needham.
Cold Water, Gold and Dr Valentina Bold
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan find out about the Ettrick Shepherd and there's gold in them thar hills.
Slavery Derived Wealth and Land Ownership in the Highlands and Islands
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Andrew MacKillop and Dr Iain MacKinnon discuss their new research with Mark and Euan.
LIfe on the island of Rum, mountaineering legend Hamish MacInnes and the beauty of Forvie nature reserve
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mountaineer Hamish MacInnes, Forvie nature reserve and life on the island of Rum
Winter Woolies with Louise Scollay. A Guide to Scottish Wool - from Sheep to Shawl.
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith chat to Louise Scollay of the Wool Work Podcast.
A secret bothy, creatures that glow in the dark and the wayfaring tree
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A secret bothy, creatures that glow in the dark and the wayfaring tree
The Living Mountain with Jenny Sturgeon - Nan Shepherd's masterpiece and Jenny's new album inspired by it.
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham chat to singer Jenny Sturgeon about the Cairngorms.
Urban Wildlife, Freedom Lands and Meteors
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan discuss urban wildlife, the Leonid Meteor Shower plus much more.
Photographer Colin Prior on the Fragile World of Birds' Eggs
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen chats with Colin Prior and Bob McGowan of the National Museums of Scotland.
Mark and Euan explore the darkness and hibernation, galoshans and hurchins
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Darkness and hibernation, galoshans and hurchins
Mark Stephen speaks to writer and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch about her latest book, Huts - A Place Beyond
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen discusses the Nordic culture of huts with writer Lesley Riddoch
A Halloween or Samhain special with history and many a spooky tale to send shivers up your spine.
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith.
Urban Witch and academic, Alice Tarbuck, shares her approach to magic through connecting to the natural world and folklore.
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Euan McIlwraith and Helen Needham chat with Alice about her book 'A Spell in the Wild.'
The Joys of Winter
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith explore how we can better embrace winter.
Day 6 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kinlochleven to Fort William
Day 5 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bridge of Orchy to Kinlochleven
Mark Stephen meets broadcaster, singer songwriter and outdoorsman, Jimmie Macgregor
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark meets Jimmie Macgregor to reminisce about the West Highland Way walking route
Day 4 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year.
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Crianlarich to Bridge of Orchy.
Day 3 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year.
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rowardennan to Crianlarich.
Day 2 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year.
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drymen to Rowardennan.
Day 1 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year.
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Milngavie to Drymen.
The Bass Rock: Gannets, Geese and a Chatty Jackdaw
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with a bird themed Scotland Outdoors.
Island Dreaming - exploring the allure or otherwise of islands around the world with author Gavin Francis.
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham speak to author and GP based in Edinburgh, Gavin Francis.
St Cuthbert's Way
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan embark upon a pilgrimage along the St Cuthbert's Way.
The benefits of the outdoors for those living with dementia, outdoor yoga and the nostalgic sound of a threshing mill
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The benefits of the outdoors for those living with dementia, outdoor yoga and bitterns
The Underwater World of Sonic Explorer David de la Haye.
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David de la Haye shares underwater sounds with Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith
Wind in the willows, Exploring the Forth and a Lost Words Blessing
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with sounds from Scotland.
Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart describes being involved in the Lost Words Spell Songs project.
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham with part 2 of their chat with Karine Polwart.
Orca spotting in Shetland, the bird with the graceful dance and walk in Rouken Glen, Glasgow
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A bird with a graceful dance, a walk in Rouken Glen and orca spotting in Shetland
Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart shares some of her favourite places in nature which have inspired her music making.
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of the chat Karine had with Mark Stephen and Helen Needham.
St Kilda, Moths, Ragwort, Planes and Boots and Beards
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Adventurer Jenny Tough shares stories of solo running trips through mountain ranges around the world.
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny chats to Mark Stephen and Helen Needham as she publishes a new book, 'Tough Women.'
Cycling Post Lockdown, Nature Recovery Plan and a Hair Raising Ride in a Reliant Robin
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Mark Stephen and Laura Guthrie.
Kathleen Jamie discusses places that have inspired her writing including the Island of Rona, Alaska and Orkney.
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham speak with nature writer and poet, Kathleen Jamie.
Mark and Helen climb Suilven, find out about the pipistrelle bat and the joys of river swimming
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A climb up Suilven, the life of the pipistrelle bat and the joys of river swimming
Aboriginal broadcaster and sound artist Daniel Browning shares his view of the natural world through sound.
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham discuss sounds collected by Daniel Browning of ABC.
Gulls, limpets and more from the Seaside
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan with a coastal themed Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Mark and Euan meet Esther Woolfson, author and animal lover to discuss her latest book Between Light and Storm
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author and animal lover, Esther Woolfson on her latest book Between Light and Storm
Clatty - or Dirty - Camping and How to Solve It, Riding the Hebrides and Smoo Caves.
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith address the issue of dirty camping as lockdown eases.
Mark and Euan meet up with Professor Des Thompson, principal advisor on science and biodiversity for Scottish Natural Heritage
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A profile of Professor Des Thompson of Scottish Natural Heritage
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith revisit a trip they made to the most remote part of the British Isles, St Kilda in 2011
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan revisit a trip they made to the Islands at the Edge of the World in 2011
Leonie Charlton describes her journey riding on horseback from Barra to Callanish in the Outer Hebrides.
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham chat with Leonie about her book Marram.
National Park rangers, the history of the daisy and gannets
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan visit a gannet colony and meet some park rangers
Wildlife cameraman Raymond Besant shares his passion for Orkney's wildlife including filming otters for BBC Springwatch.
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Raymond chats to Mark Stephen and Helen Needham from his home in Orkney.
An Alien Invader, a Polar Explorer and a Black Isle Walk
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan with this week's Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham meet explorer, skiier and mountaineer, Myrtle Simpson
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham meet explorer, skiier and mountaineer, Myrtle Simpson
Musical Musings and Getting Ready to Explore
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Exploring the islands of the West Coast of Ireland and Scotland by boat with travel writer, Philip Marsden.
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan hear about the history and folklore connected to Philip's voyage.
The Perfect Scottish Picnic featuring the Mighty Scotch Egg, Outdoor Toilet Etiquette plus Mystery Bird AND Mystery Insect.
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with a very stormy podcast.
Filming chimps in West Africa and birds of prey in Scotland with Sally-Ann Wilson, filmmaker and CEO of Public Media Alliance.
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sally-Ann Wilson shares her deep love of the natural world with Mark and Euan.
Cattle, Kist Parties and Highland Show Memories
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan with a podcast marking what would have been the 180th Royal Highland Show.
Field recordings from around the world with Eleanor McDowall - from inside a hollow tree in Russia to church bells in Croatia.
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan hear from the producer of the Field Recordings Podcast.
Midgies, Mystery Bird and Earthquakes.
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with a range of topics from around Scotland.
Dr Gregory Kenicer of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh shares his knowledge of plants with Mark and Euan.
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The history, folklore and practical uses of ten of Scotland's native plants.
Newts, Bees and Sunsets
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
Filming lions,hyenas, polar bears and albatrosses with BAFTA award winning filmmaker John Aitchison.
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John speaks to Mark and Euan from his home in Argyll.
Old Grey Fergie, Isle of Man TT, the Whistling Wind and a Mystery Beastie.
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with a taste of the outdoor life.
Wolves in Wyoming - Philippa Forrester shares her love and fascination for wolves.
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan speak with ecologist, writer and tv presenter Philippa Forrester.
Clouds, Squirrels and Archaeology
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan gazing at clouds, learning about the Picts plus much more.
Travelling the globe from Antarctica to the North Pole with award winning sound recordist, Chris Watson.
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris shares sounds he's gathered from around the world with Mark and Euan.
Celebrating trees - from forest bathing to Tree of the Year. And this week's mystery bird...
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith celebrate the wonder of trees.
Bird watching in London, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and the Middle East with the BBC's Security Correspondent, Frank Gardner
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan learn about Frank's passion for birds.
Rabbits, Gorse and Handa Island
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark tells us all about rabbits and Euan brews an interesting gorse tea.
Birds of New Zealand - Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith connect with Alison Ballance of Radio New Zealand
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alison shares her remarkable collection of NZ bird sounds and shares her stories.
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with an International Dawn Chorus Day special.
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Including our mystery bird, Orcadian bird names and new music inspired by sparrows.
Helen Needham spices up her daily exercise with Natural Navigator, Tristan Gooley.
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan advises on how to deepen your understanding of the natural world.
Moths, Frogs and Daily Walks
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with this week's Scotland Outdoors.
Helen Needham chats to Shetland artist Amy Gear about her take on landscape, feminism and folklore.
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Including a description of 'ferning'...and how this has influenced Amy's work.
Norway caving, ospreys and Venus.
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Re-live Euan's terrifying caving experience in Norway. Plus Mark's musings on Venus.
The Loch Ness Monster, The Easter Bunny and a Mystery Bird
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Euan with some mythical creatures and some real wildlife as well.
A trip to Cape Wrath in the North West of Scotland.
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Stephen takes a bumpy ride to the Cape Wrath Lighthouse.
Ullapool Hill, Red Kites and Trowies.
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plus guess the bird song with Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith.