Alpacas, Trishaws and Elm
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.
Following on from Scottish Natural Heritage’s General Licence consultation last year, Euan hears what changes are being made to the system and why.
Mark gets the latest on an East Lothian community’s campaign for a safe route for walkers and cyclists between Gullane and Drem after they reached a milestone.
Woodlands.co.uk is a website where individuals can buy their own piece of woodland to look after and enjoy. Mark hears about how it works and what makes people want to take on owning an area of wood.
St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve is a popular spot on the North East coast near Montrose. Mark finds out more from the ranger service.
Because of Dutch Elm Disease it was thought that our population of Elm trees was almost certain to disappear. But as Euan finds out, current research being carried out at the University of the Highlands and Islands suggests that they can be saved.
The John Muir Way has become the stomping ground of an unusual herd of animals. Mark takes a trek with them and learns all about the humble alpaca.
Euan finds out about the life below ground of moles.
Cycling Without Age is a charity that started in Denmark with the aim of getting the elderly back on bikes in a way that meant mobility wasn’t an issue. Mark heads out with the group in Stonehaven on one of their trishaws.
Euan delves into the folklore surrounding the Elm Tree.