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Mark went along to a coastal and marine wildlife crime event run by Scottish Natural Heritage to find out how different organisations work together in Scotland to protect our wildlife.

Karen MacKenzie explores the world of mole catching. The small mammals are a nightmare for farmers and gardeners and Karen finds out that it’s not just anyone who can catch a mole.

Eucalyptus is a tree that is native to Australia so it might seem unlikely that it would grow happily in Scotland. But as Mark finds out, it’s been a roaring success on Elderslie Estate.

Neil Ross is a sheep farmer who has lived just outside Aviemore all his life. He now puts on a great show with his working sheepdogs as Karen MacKenzie saw when she went along for a chat.

Mark finds out about Shelter Stone – The Artist and the Mountain exhibition. It’s the conclusion of a year-long public art project that has involved a newsprint publication featuring art inspired by the mountains being left in bothies across Scotland and Europe.

Landmark adventure park at Carrbridge recently added insect handling sessions to its array of activities. Karen Mackenzie went along to give picking up a giant African millipede and a giant prickly stick insect a go!

They were once a common feature of our landscape vital for supplying our homes with gas but now gasometers or gasholders are rare relics of the past. Mark meets up with a listener who got in touch about why he thinks remaining examples should be preserved.

Segways have really increased in popularity in recent years. Karen gives riding one a go to see if it’s as easy as it looks…

Pine Martens were once widespread across Britain but suffered years of persecution. They’re now bouncing back in Scotland and as Mark found out, some have made a very cosy home for themselves in Ardnamurchan.

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