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Episode 12

Dougie and Nick set off on a foodie tour of the west coast but run into mechanical trouble, Euan joins farmers during the harvest to gauge the mood on Brexit and Sarah investigates Scotland's newest species - the Black Isle newt.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Sep 2016 17:30

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Squat Lobster

Squat Lobster

Dougie takes to the waters of Loch Fyne in the company of Alistair Sinclair, the Chairman of the Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation. They are on the hunt for Squat Lobster a little known shellfish that many people believe is tastier than Langoustine or Lobster.

Brexit

Brexit

As farmers across Scotland reach the final stages of this year’s harvest it is also three months since the historic vote for Britain to leave the European Union. Sarah visits three farmers as they battle against the elements to harvest their crops while reflecting on the impact of the Brexit vote.

Hen Harriers

Hen Harriers

Dougie joins a unique collaboration between conservation groups and landowners to help the recovery of the Hen Harrier population. The β€œHeads up for Harriers” project involves placing cameras at Hen Harrier nest sites across the country to try to find out the causes of nest failures.

The Black Isle Newt

The Black Isle Newt

Sarah visits the Black Isle where a previously unrecorded species of Great Crested Newt has been found on farmland.Μύ Local farmers are now working with conservation groups to ensure the Black Isle Newts have the ideal habitat for their survival.

The Landward Food Van

The Landward Food Van

Dougie and Nick Nairn take the Landward food van to Oban to cook Squat Lobsters. Will the public know what they are?.....and will they like them?

Recipe - Squat Lobster with garlic butter

Recipe - Squat Lobster with garlic butter

200g shell squat lobster tails

30g unsalted butter

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Β·ΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύ Heat a small non-stick fry pan, add butter and when melted add garlic

Β·ΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύ Soften for two minutes, don’t allow butter to colour.Μύ

Β·ΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύ Add tails, increase heat and saute for two minutes.Μύ

Β·ΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύ Add parsley, a pinch of sea salt, fresh ground black pepper and lemon juice.Μύ

Β·ΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύΜύ Saute for a further 30 seconds, turn out and serve.

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This would be fantastic served with pasta and a grating of parmesan.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Dougie Vipond
Presenter Nick Nairn
Presenter Euan McIlwraith
Presenter Sarah Mack
Series Producer Simon Cousins

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