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Stone, squirrels and walking to work

Join Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith for the latest outdoor activities from Shetland to the Borders, plus the key stories for those who live and work in the countryside.

Euan is at the National Farmers Union of Scotland conference in Glasgow getting the latest on how the industry is preparing for Brexit. He speaks to union president Andrew McCornick as well as others involved in trade deal planning.

Scottish Land and Estates give us their reaction to last week’s deer management report.

Mark finds out about Paths For All and their Walk to Work scheme which aims to encourage people to be more active during the working day.

Euan hears about wildlife charity Trees for Life and their red squirrel conservation project.

The Engine Shed in Stirling is Historic Environment Scotland’s dedicated built heritage conservation centre. Mark explores their current exhibition all about stone.

Mark hears about the Aberdeenshire town of Inverurie and its connection to the trade in bulbs.

Thomas Miller from the Findhorn Foundation tells Euan about their plans to update some of the buildings at the foundation.

Mark is near Quarriers Village in Inverclyde finding out how work carried out by The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has brought salmon back to a river after over 100 years.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 8 Feb 2020 06:30

Broadcast

  • Sat 8 Feb 2020 06:30

Landward

Landward

Scotland's farming and countryside programme