Scotland Outdoors

A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.

Radio Scotland,793 episodes

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Mark Stephen speaks to writer and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch about her latest book, Huts - A Place Beyond
Mark Stephen discusses the Nordic culture of huts with writer Lesley Riddoch
04 Nov 2020,28 mins
A Halloween or Samhain special with history and many a spooky tale to send shivers up your spine.
With Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith.
31 Oct 2020,80 mins
Urban Witch and academic, Alice Tarbuck, shares her approach to magic through connecting to the natural world and folklore.
Euan McIlwraith and Helen Needham chat with Alice about her book 'A Spell in the Wild.'
28 Oct 2020,54 mins
The Joys of Winter
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith explore how we can better embrace winter.
24 Oct 2020,84 mins
Day 6 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year
Kinlochleven to Fort William
21 Oct 2020,14 mins
Day 5 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year
Bridge of Orchy to Kinlochleven
19 Oct 2020,19 mins
Mark Stephen meets broadcaster, singer songwriter and outdoorsman, Jimmie Macgregor
Mark meets Jimmie Macgregor to reminisce about the West Highland Way walking route
17 Oct 2020,25 mins
Day 4 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year.
Crianlarich to Bridge of Orchy.
14 Oct 2020,13 mins
Day 3 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year.
Rowardennan to Crianlarich.
12 Oct 2020,18 mins
Day 2 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year.
Drymen to Rowardennan.
10 Oct 2020,24 mins
Day 1 - The West Highland Way at 40 - Mark Stephen walks Scotland's first long distance trail in its 40th year.
Milngavie to Drymen.
07 Oct 2020,30 mins
The Bass Rock: Gannets, Geese and a Chatty Jackdaw
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with a bird themed Scotland Outdoors.
03 Oct 2020,85 mins
Island Dreaming - exploring the allure or otherwise of islands around the world with author Gavin Francis.
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham speak to author and GP based in Edinburgh, Gavin Francis.
30 Sep 2020,36 mins
St Cuthbert's Way
Mark and Euan embark upon a pilgrimage along the St Cuthbert's Way.
26 Sep 2020,55 mins
The benefits of the outdoors for those living with dementia, outdoor yoga and the nostalgic sound of a threshing mill
The benefits of the outdoors for those living with dementia, outdoor yoga and bitterns
19 Sep 2020,82 mins
The Underwater World of Sonic Explorer David de la Haye.
David de la Haye shares underwater sounds with Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith
16 Sep 2020,31 mins
Wind in the willows, Exploring the Forth and a Lost Words Blessing
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with sounds from Scotland.
12 Sep 2020,77 mins
Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart describes being involved in the Lost Words Spell Songs project.
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham with part 2 of their chat with Karine Polwart.
08 Sep 2020,39 mins
Orca spotting in Shetland, the bird with the graceful dance and walk in Rouken Glen, Glasgow
A bird with a graceful dance, a walk in Rouken Glen and orca spotting in Shetland
05 Sep 2020,82 mins
Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart shares some of her favourite places in nature which have inspired her music making.
Part 1 of the chat Karine had with Mark Stephen and Helen Needham.
02 Sep 2020,29 mins
St Kilda, Moths, Ragwort, Planes and Boots and Beards
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with the Scotland Outdoors podcast.
29 Aug 2020,83 mins
Adventurer Jenny Tough shares stories of solo running trips through mountain ranges around the world.
Jenny chats to Mark Stephen and Helen Needham as she publishes a new book, 'Tough Women.'
26 Aug 2020,47 mins
Cycling Post Lockdown, Nature Recovery Plan and a Hair Raising Ride in a Reliant Robin
With Mark Stephen and Laura Guthrie.
22 Aug 2020,80 mins
Kathleen Jamie discusses places that have inspired her writing including the Island of Rona, Alaska and Orkney.
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham speak with nature writer and poet, Kathleen Jamie.
19 Aug 2020,42 mins
Mark and Helen climb Suilven, find out about the pipistrelle bat and the joys of river swimming
A climb up Suilven, the life of the pipistrelle bat and the joys of river swimming
15 Aug 2020,82 mins
Aboriginal broadcaster and sound artist Daniel Browning shares his view of the natural world through sound.
Mark Stephen and Helen Needham discuss sounds collected by Daniel Browning of ABC.
12 Aug 2020,43 mins
Gulls, limpets and more from the Seaside
Mark and Euan with a coastal themed Scotland Outdoors podcast.
08 Aug 2020,84 mins
Mark and Euan meet Esther Woolfson, author and animal lover to discuss her latest book Between Light and Storm
Author and animal lover, Esther Woolfson on her latest book Between Light and Storm
05 Aug 2020,29 mins
Clatty - or Dirty - Camping and How to Solve It, Riding the Hebrides and Smoo Caves.
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith address the issue of dirty camping as lockdown eases.
01 Aug 2020,81 mins
Mark and Euan meet up with Professor Des Thompson, principal advisor on science and biodiversity for Scottish Natural Heritage
A profile of Professor Des Thompson of Scottish Natural Heritage
29 Jul 2020,20 mins