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Scotland Outdoors

BBC Radio Scotland
Scotland
Climate Change
Nature
Cairngorms National Park
Aberdeenshire
Biodiversity
Whithorn Way
Community Engagement
River Clyde
Wildlife
Wildlife Conservation
Conservation
Beavers
Environmental Conservation
Art
Scottish Outdoors
Dogs
Old Trees
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Outdoor Access Code

A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes815Founded19 years ago
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In this week’s Scotland’s Outdoors podcast Mark meets loch bagger Claire Young. Claire came up with the idea of loch bagging after vertigo put a halt to her Munro bagging. We hear an excerpt where Mark chats to her about how the idea developed.

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Mark Stephen learns about the pursuit of Loch Bagging with its inventor, Clare Young

Mark is in Aberdeen where hair from a grey squirrel has been in found in feeder boxes. That might not sound very unusual, but the city was close to eradicating the non-native species which spread disease which kills the native red squirrels. James Ke... more

Mark Stephen visits Stobs Military Camp near Hawick to discover the importance of this site from a training camp in the early 1900s to a resettlement camp after the second world war. Andrew Jepson of Archaeology Scotland is his guide

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Recent Guests

Kevin Cameron
Resident of Tomatin who moved back to the village
Episode: A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
Neil Edgar
Representative of construction company Macker
Macker
Episode: A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
Emma Parker
Ranger at Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House
Episode: A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
James Kennedy
Representative of Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels
Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels
Episode: A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
Mark Aikenhead
Harbour master at Dunstaffnage Marina
Dunstaffnage Marina
Episode: A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
Lisa McLeish
Biodiversity officer at Bright Green Nature
Bright Green Nature
Episode: A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
Christie Ashton
Portrait photographer working in the Scottish landscape
Episode: A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
Nicky McDonald
Farmer involved in the pumpkin patch at Ethiebeaton Farm
MacDonald Agri
Episode: A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
Fraser McDonald
Farmer at Ethiebeaton Farm
MacDonald Agri
Episode: A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports

Hosts

Mark Stephen
Host with BBC Scotland involvement, central to the show's outdoors and culture coverage
Helen Needham
Co-host with a focus on nature, story-telling, and outdoor life; appears across episodes
Morven Livingstone
Guest host or contributor with landscapes and outdoors expertise, appears in multiple episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Best podcast on earth!

    I love this podcast, and I don’t live in Scotland. Every Saturday morning and Wednesday, a special treat. I often listen to years’ old episodes. They never get old. Love the mystery sound!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nobody, nowhere
    United States2 months ago
  • Best podcast on earth, maybe the universe!

    I love this podcast, and I don’t live in Scotland. Every Saturday morning and Wednesday, a special treat. I often listen to years’ old episodes. They never get old. Love the mystery sound!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nobody, nowhere
    United States3 months ago
  • Fun and makes you think

    I enjoy listening to topics that are informative yet the hosts have this calming jovial attitude that makes a nice listen in the morning. Plus, with myself being from the Arizona, having episodes that talked about my own backyard in Scotland, I was hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkGoFast
    United States9 months ago
  • Inspired

    Scotland Outdoors: deep dive into the culture and people of Scotland before a family trip I came across this podcast. Genuinely inspired by the content I now find myself obsessed with all things Scottish. Thank you, I hank you! In a world that seems chaotic at times it’s refreshing to find constant grounded in positivity and love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TysonBourgard
    Canada10 months ago
  • Best way to keep up with what’s happening in Scotland

    Always interesting, covering a huge range of subjects. Definitely give it a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GJS Wombat
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A few critique sensationalism or advertiser interruptions in some episodes.
Many appreciate the wide range of topics from wildlife to heritage and community resilience.
Some listeners note concerns about episode sound quality or pacing when shifts between segments occur.
Listeners praise the calming and informative tone with engaging Scottish outdoors storytelling.
Audience finds it a reliable source for learning about Scotland's landscapes and local culture, often citing inspiration for travel.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#34
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#246
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#26
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#33
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#158
Canada/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
Q: How on earth do you get involved in this? How do you get involved in competing and find out that you're good at something like this?
Graham Turner says he joined after attending a still newcomer's day in 2019, tried the sport and began competing; people interested can contact Timbersports through its social media.
A Lawn full of Fungi, a Stag called Rufus and Extreme Timbersports
Q: How did you feel when somebody says, oh, by the way, we've picked up two grey hairs?
James Kennedy says he was disappointed, but that eradication is complex, especially in an urban area, and the team continues to investigate detections.
Stobs Military Camp, Hawick
Q: What do you think the most remarkable thing is you've found here?
Jepson described finding a Scots Greys tunic button commemorating the regiment's capture of a French standard at Waterloo. It was found at Stobs in 2015, exactly 100 years after soldiers had worn such buttons there.
Stobs Military Camp, Hawick
Q: So would those have been enemy combatants, you know, captured overseas, or were they sort of what were termed as illegal aliens, Germans who had already been living in this country, there was a possibility of them spying, therefore they were rounded up and locked away?
Both military prisoners and German civilians were interned. After the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, anti-German hostility grew, and German civilians in Britain faced greater suspicion and internment.
The World's Quietest Festival, Ardestie Earth House and Arbroath Signal Tower Museum
Q: Now, Victoria, explain this idea behind Hyliafest.
Hiljaa Fest follows the format of a festival but replaces musical performers with nature. Visitors walk through Valkmusa National Park and listen to its birds, wind, bog and other natural sounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scotland Outdoors

What is Scotland Outdoors about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently explores Scotland's outdoors through a wide lens: nature, heritage, wildlife, and outdoor culture. Episodes blend field reporting, expert interviews, and human-interest stories that span coastal communities, conservation efforts, and local events, often weaving in on-site demonstrations, listener interactions, and mystery sound segments. A notable strength is the ability to pair accessible nature storytelling with deeper dives into ecosystems, land use, and rural livelihoods, making it attractive to outdoors enthusiasts, travelers, and professionals in conservation, tourism, and community development. The mix of field trips, artisan and artistic features, and practical outdoor accessibility also stands out as a unique,... more

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Recent guests on Scotland Outdoors include:

1. Kevin Cameron
2. Neil Edgar
3. Emma Parker
4. James Kennedy
5. Mark Aikenhead
6. Lisa McLeish
7. Christie Ashton
8. Nicky McDonald

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