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Episode 24

Episode 24 of 26

Dougie Vipond takes to the skies to find out about a new project that aims speed up rural helicopter rescues, Euan McIlwraith investigates the plight of the escaped beavers of Tayside and Carina and Victor Contini make some tasty artichoke fritters.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 7 Dec 2014 11:25

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Air Ambulance

Air Ambulance

Dougie meets the crew of the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance who are urging farmers and rural workers to take part in a scheme that could speed up their rescue in an emergency.

Peatlands

Peatlands

In the past, thousands of hectares of peatland have been damaged by drainage. Restoring peat-forming habitat which has been drained or damaged helps ensure that they remain as long-term carbon sinks rather than sources of greenhouse gases. As part of the Scotland’s Peatland Plan the Cairngorm National Park Authority has received funding for various restoration projects. One of the techniques being employed is to use specially developed heavy machinery to lift vegetation from a nearby site and re-lay it on areas where the vegetative layer has been lost.

The Scots Magazine

The Scots Magazine

The World’s oldest magazine is celebrating its 275th anniversary this year. The Scots magazine is renowned for its Scottish wildlife, and history. Sir Walter Scott and Burns both wrote for the magazine and their articles can be found in the archives, along with contemporary reports from the Battle of Culloden.

Carina and Victor Contini

Carina and Victor Contini

Scots-Italian restaurateurs, Carina and Victor Contini, continue their series showcasing some great winter vegetable recipes. This week they are cooking Artichoke Fritters.

Beavers

Beavers

Euan investigates the impact of wild Beavers on the banks of the Tay in Perthshire. It is thought there are forty groups of Beavers in the Tay catchment. They have either been released unlawfully or escaped from private collections.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Dougie Vipond
Presenter Euan McIlwraith
Presenter Carina Contini
Presenter Victor Contini
Series Producer Fiona Clark

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