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Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoors
Potato Enthusiast Bob Donald talks to Rachel about a community growing project in Aberdeen which has led to libraries in the north east handing out seeds and seed tatties.
Mark speaks with volunteers from a walking group in Govan, who share their personal experiences with homelessness and social hardship. They鈥檙e now involved in an innovative project that aims to turn them into city tour guides.
As we enter British Summer Time, Professor Danny Smith from Edinburgh University joins us to explain the importance of daylight for our body鈥檚 circadian rhythm and its impact on our wellbeing.
Phil Sime, who is completely blind, offers his perspective on life without the ability to tell if it鈥檚 light or dark, shedding light on the challenges of navigating the world without sight.
Helen Needham heads to the Scottish Borders to meet writer and outdoor enthusiast Kerri Andrews, who shares insights from her book about motherhood and the identity shifts that come with it.
Mark talks to young farmer Nicola Wordie about the pressures and demands of farming during lambing season. Nicola also discusses her involvement in a project aimed at tackling isolation within Scotland's farming and crofting communities.
Rachel visits St Fillan鈥檚 Cave in Pittenweem, where she uncovers the history behind the cave鈥檚 name and discovers that Christian services are still held at its ancient stone altar today.
Mark speaks to Mike Vass, Director of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, to hear about his journey of blending music with maritime experiences, following an illness in 2013 that inspired him to compose music drawn from the high seas.
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Scotland Outdoors
A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.