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A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.
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The BBC's Scottish news podcast, hosted by Martin Geissler. Conversation with trusted journalists and experts about the country's biggest stories.
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Tom English and Andy Burke with all the news, analysis and interviews on what's happening in the World of Scottish rugby
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Martin Geissler investigates Vladimir Romanov's rise from Soviet submarine cook to millionaire football club owner and fugitive in a gripping tale of ambition, power, and chaos.
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Scottish football gets a kicking from BBC Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball, presented by Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.
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Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
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The latest talking points in the national game with the BBC Scottish Football Podcast. Breaking news, views and analysis
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The naked body of a young woman is found in isolated woods. Police never catch her killer. Journalist Sam Poling's investigation takes her into a dark and unsettling world of sex, rape, lies and murder. And it leads her to confront the man she believes is the prime suspect. From BBC Scotland, Who Killed Emma? Is an eight-part podcast that forensically takes apart the police investigation into Emma's murder and unravels the impact of a series of coincidences and missed opportunities until a c ...
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A missing British tourist, a US-wide manhunt and the untold story of how a local celebrity became an international fugitive after his dark past begins to catch up with him.
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Pennie Latin explores the science behind our everyday experiences and speaks to key scientists working in Scotland.
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A da Vinci painting is stolen in a daring heist at a Scottish castle. This is the incredible inside story of Britain’s biggest art theft and the search for a stolen masterpiece.
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Join Edi for the interview series which often treads where others wouldn't dare!
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Susan Morrison explores the rich and sometimes murky depths of Scotland's past.
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Tunes into current film, TV, arts, theatre and music across Scotland.
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A weekly round-up of GMS’s Saturday Edition.
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Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists.
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BBC Sport's Tom English interviews key figures in sport.
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Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians.
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Word Up! introduces listeners to Scotland in all its diverse and multifaceted glory. Across the series, you'll hear the voices of trailblazers, unsung heroes and much more.
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Extraordinary courtroom access takes listeners uniquely inside real-life unfolding murder trials. Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each days events.
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The tastiest podcast around, Tam Cowan chats his way round Scotland discovering the people and foods that have turned the country into a proud food nation.
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John joined parents Richard and Suzanne Innes on the Kaye Adams Show to raise awareness about Huntington’s disease and the options available for couples who would like to start a family.
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From transfer windows to formations, from man-management to getting the sack. Craig Levein and Amy Irons explore what it takes to survive as a football manager.
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The making of Classic Scottish pop and rock albums with musician Davie Scott.
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Helping you get the best from Scotland's wonderful natural larder with weekly recipes, reviews, tips and delicious ideas from some of Scotland's top chefs!
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Confronting a shocking reality that hits close to home David Donaldson investigates the Unknown Bairn, a boy washed up in Tayport. Can Davie uncover the little boy’s identity?
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From the 16th to the early 18th centuries, witch hunts took place in Scotland. In this podcast series Susan Morrison, along with Dr Louise Yeoman and a team of expert historians, explores how events aligned to allow this to happen. How did it get to the stage where many innocent people, mostly women, were executed for imaginary crimes
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Journalist Audrey Gillan digs back into the story of the Bible John murders, this time exploring the lives of the three victims, and uncovers a whole other story that she and everyone else had missed completely.
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A behind the scenes look at the investigation into the Alistair Wilson murder, one of Scotland’s most baffling unsolved cases. Presented by Fiona Walker.
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Clever About Cash offers practical advice on how to navigate the challenging area of personal finance. Kim McAllister and Eileen Adamson talk to experts who suggest tips which can make a real difference to your bank balance. Whatever your financial situation, this is the show to help you make the most of what you've got and learn how to make some more.
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Janice Forysth with news and reviews of the latest movie releases, interviews with the stars and directors of the moment and what to look out for in new DVD releases. Plus updates and features on what's happening in the world of film around Scotland.
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Ugo Monye, Chris Jones, Danny Care and Chris Ashton bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in rugby union. We'd love to hear from you on the pod; email [email protected] or search for 5 Live Sport on social media to send us a message.
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Podcast by Wendy K Laidlaw, multi-best-selling Author on women's health, children's author, artist and entrepreneur. Wendy K Laidlaw is the world's #1 expert on mentoring women on how to heal their endometriosis naturally and on . Her mission is to inspire and empower women on how to take back power and control of their bodies, minds and emotions. She guides women through proven pathways how to embrace their 'super-sensitivity' and to discover their secret strengths that lie within. Wendy ha ...
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The Black Museum was a 1951 radio crime drama program independently produced by Harry Alan Towers and based on real-life cases from the files of Scotland Yard’s Black Museum. Ira Marion was the scriptwriter, and music for the series was composed and conducted by Sidney Torch. Although often mistakenly cited as being produced for the BBC, the series was produced and syndicated commercially by Towers throughout the English speaking world.
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Tom English chats to Warriors' Max Williamson ahead of their 'revenge' match against Bulls in the URC plus we hear from Emma Wassell on Scotland's campaign in the Women's Six Nations campaign. Emma also updates Tom on her journey back from illness after a tumour was discovered in her chest last autumn…
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Birch Sap, Sailing and Boggy Marathons
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Tennants of Elgin is a family quarrying business that has been operating out of the North East of Scotland for fifty years. They have had numerous impressive contracts across Europe, but have recently begun some work that’s a little closer to home – providing the granite for Aberdeen’s Union Street works. Mark went along to meet with Director Gavin…
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Premiership Preview: The post-split crunch time begins
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Jane Lewis is joined by Gemma Fay and Cillian Sheridan to preview the weekend's Premiership action as the first post-split fixtures take place and the Scottish Women's Cup semi-finals.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Women’s Six Nations: The Twickenham showdown
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Only France stand in the way of England securing a fourth consecutive Grand Slam. Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett preview the final weekend of the Six Nations, including the big showdown at Twickenham. Red Roses head coach John Mitchell talks about the connection he has formed with his players and how he is still assessing his options at fly-hal…
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The future of River City has been discussed in the Scottish Parliament after the BBC’s decision to cancel the long-running soap due to "changing viewing patterns". MSPs were supported by members of the cast at Holyrood – and join other famous names like Ewan McGregor, Richard E Grant and Irvine Welsh in urging the corporation to reconsider. We ask …
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Simon Murray for Scotland and a new face at Rangers?
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Amy Canavan is joined by Craig Telfer and Joelle Murray to discuss Simon Murray's Scotland hopes, a new sporting director at Rangers plus Championship and SWPL title race chat.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says 'the Scottish political establishment is scared' of his party after being excluded from a summit organised by First Minister John Swinney. We ask Nicola Sturgeon’s former chief of staff Liz Lloyd whether Mr Swinney’s description of Mr Farage’s party as 'far right' is fair. And as rumours swirl about the celebrity …
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The Poetry Path at Corbenic Camphill Community in Perthshire
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Mark Stephen visits the poetry path at Corbenic with its founder Jon PlunkettBy BBC Radio Scotland
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A closer look at Hibs, unhappy Hearts and Taylor staying at Celtic?
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Thomas Duncan is joined by Stephen McGinn and Stephen McGowan to take a detailed look at Hibs, while there's contrasting emotions at Hearts and is Greg Taylor set to stay at Celtic?By BBC Radio Scotland
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The Scottish Government has accepted that it has an 'obligation' to move at pace to implement the effects of the UK Supreme Court’s decision that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. Meanwhile, a top Scottish lawyer, Roddy Dunlop, has criticised Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman for what he described as 'reprehensible' commen…
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The Race for Europe, McTominay and Team of the Year time
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Amy Canavan is joined by Kevin Thomson and Michael Grant as we discuss the race for European places in the Premiership, have a look at in-form Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay and ask who makes the Team of the Year.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Christian Wade is our special guest on the pod! He chats to Ugo, Ashy and Danny about his shock move to rugby league and how it all came about. Does this mean Ashy's Premiership try-scoring record is safe? We also react to Johnny Sexton joining Andy Farrell's Lions coaching team and look at the impact on those in contention for the 10 jersey this s…
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Scottish Cup semi-final weekend and Championship drama
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George O'Neill is joined by Cammy Bell and Scott McDermott to look back on a dramatic weekend of Scottish Cup semi-final action as Aberdeen and Celtic go through at the expense of Hearts and St Johnstone plus the big stories from the Championship.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Star selfies, lion taming, all things Easter, terracing teaser and the Chocolate XI
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Tam is joined by guest presenters Paul English and Mark Nelson with guests Colin McCredie, Dean Owens and Paddy Duffy to talk all things Scottish football and a whole lot else!By BBC Radio Scotland
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Sportsound: Reaction as Celtic sweep aside St Johnstone to reach the Scottish Cup final
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Richard Gordon and the team review St Johnstone 0-5 Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-finalBy BBC Radio Scotland
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England set up Grand Slam decider with France
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We are all set for a Grand Slam showdown at Twickenham after England thrashed Scotland and France edged past Italy in Parma in round four. Sara is joined by World Cup winner Katy Daley-McLean and former Scotland international Heather Lockhart to bring you reaction to another big Red Roses win. Who did enough to secure a place for next week’s decide…
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Sportsound : Scottish Cup joy for Aberdeen as Falkirk slip up in the Scottish Championship title race
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Post-match reaction as Aberdeen leave it late against Hearts to book their place in next month's Scottish Cup final. And Falkirk slip up in the Scottish Championship title race.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Wildfires, Mounth Roads and East Lothian Hedgehogs
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The Elsick Mounth is an ancient trackway, linking the River Dee to the Mearns, and is one of the routes featured in the new Scotsways guide on hill tracks. Mark and Rachel both met up with Colin Young, a Scotsways volunteer, who guided them along part of the route to point out some of the important historical and archaeological sites that can be se…
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Felicity Ward, Raymond Mearns, Kathleen Hughes and Robin Morgan
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Is the Women's Six Nations competitive enough?
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With the Red Roses on course for a fourth successive Grand Slam, has the competition becoming too predictable? What can be changed to help make the Six Nations more competitive? Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett discuss what can be done, and crucially, how the other nations can close the gap on England. We go inside the Scotland camp to get the th…
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Anne Marie Ward from Faces and Voices of Recovery UK has dedicated her life to advocating for those recovering from addiction. She tells us why we need to think differently about our drugs deaths crisis. And gives her take on drug consumption rooms, which we talked about in the very first episode of Scotcast. You can listen to ‘UK’s first drug supe…
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With a third of Scots classed as obese, it’s no wonder weight-loss medicines like Ozempic, which isn’t approved in the UK, are in demand. Pharmacist Sehar Shahid, who prescribes Wegovy and Mounjaro, tells Martin about the complications people are risking by getting these drugs without a prescription. You can listen to our first episode on so-called…
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Lorraine McCall - the Trailblazing Adventurer on the Scottish Hills
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Lorraine McCall from the Highlands has overcome cancer three times in recent years. She has previously climbed all of Scotland's 221 Corbetts and 282 Munros.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Warriors walloped, Edinburgh win big & Scotland disappoint at the Hive
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Tom and Andy discuss contrasting fortunes for Edinburgh and Glasgow in Europe and disappointment for Scotland in the Women's Six NationsBy BBC Radio Scotland
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Some campaigners pushing for the reintroduction of lynx to the Highlands as part of a wider rewilding campaign. We ask former president of the National Farmers Union in Scotland, Martin Kennedy, why he and others have such strong objections. Martin also responds to some of the claims made in the first episode we did on this topic. You can listen to…
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Age-checking techniques must be introduced to all UK websites where pornography can be found by July. We ask former porn producer Mike Stabile from the Free Speech Coalition, the US adult entertainment trade body, why his organisation opposes the measures. And Mike responds to allegations, made in the first episode we did on this topic, that the po…
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Ugo, Ashy, and Danny look back on the four Champions Cup quarter-finals, with Leinster's emphatic 52-0 win over Glasgow stealing the spotlight. Can anyone stop them? The lads weigh in with their picks for who they think will go all the way. Plus, with Andy Farrell set to name his Lions squad in just three weeks, does he know which three fly-halves …
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Jonathan Watson, squeaky bum time, phones friend or foe?
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Jonathan Watson joins Tam Cowan and Ray Bradshaw to talk about his new podcast, plus squeaky bum time in the SPFL, are phones friend or foe and the window cleaner XIBy BBC Radio Scotland
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Women’s Six Nations: Wins for England and France
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Sara Orchard is joined by England World Cup winning captain Katy Daley-McLean to discuss Saturday’s action in the Women’s Six Nations.France beat Wales 42-12 before England thrashed Ireland 49-5 – and this after Ireland had taken a 5-0 lead.So what does that mean for the Championship? How impressive were England and what next for Ireland?We hear fr…
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Mark Nelson, Elaine Malcolmson, Don Biswas and Kate Hammer
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Inchindown Echo, Edinburgh's Herbarium and the 120 Mile Postie's Path
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The Scottish Crannog Centre on the banks of Loch Tay is a bustling model Iron Age village, filled with various craftspeople to demonstrate ancient crafts and technologies. Mark went along to find out how the site has grown over the past few years, and how the construction of the crannog over the water is coming along. Jenny Graham follows the Posti…
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Women's Six Nations: Can Ireland shock England in Cork?
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Sara Orchard is joined by former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett to look ahead to Round 3 of the Women's Six Nations. The two weigh-in on the debate surrounding Sarah Bern and Jasmine Joyce's recent post-match TikTok.We then hear from Sarah Bern herself, as well as Ireland's Aoife Wafer and Amee-Leigh Costigan ahead of Ireland v England on Saturday…
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Martin Geissler speaks to BBC reporter Katie Hunter, who has been investigating millionaire Kevin Booth (pictured), who abused women in an underground chamber at his remote Highland home and in foreign hotel rooms. And with an 'extreme' wildfire warning in place across much of Scotland – we ask fire expert Professor Rory Hadden and environmental sc…
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Two weeks before Netflix released Adolescence, a debut novel by Scottish writer Chris McQueer with strikingly similar influences was published. Chris tells Martin about the 'boggin' things he saw while researching incels and the so-called manosphere for his book, Hermit, and reveals why he thinks some young men are so attracted to the message of on…
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Helen Needham meets with bird recorder Ian Broadbent to capture the April dawn chorusBy BBC Radio Scotland
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Andy Burke looks forward to a huge weekend in Scottish rugby with Warriors' hooker Johnny Matthews, Edinburgh & Scotland winger Darcy Graham & former Scotland captain Lisa MartinBy BBC Radio Scotland
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Politicians in Holyrood and Westminster are preparing to vote on changing the law to allow terminally-ill people the right to seek medical help to die. We ask the BBC’s Phil Sim and health journalist Helen Puttick about the differences between the assisted dying bill going through the Scottish Parliament – put forward by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam M…
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Does the round of 16 need to be scrapped? Are Leinster a better team than Ireland? When will English sides be able to compete for club rugby’s biggest prize again? Ugo, Danny and Chris pick through a tricky weekend in the round of 16 for the Champions Cup, as the Irish and French clubs underlined their dominance and Premiership clubs were eliminate…
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League Reconstruction, The Tommy Hat-trick, Banned From School, Prison XI and Terracing Teaser
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The most petty and ill informed podcast available. League Reconstruction, The Tommy Hat-trick, Banned From School, Prison XI and Terracing Teaser. Murray Davidson and writer Davie Carswell join Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Edinburgh University’s principal, Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, says the way we fund universities is 'broken'. We ask The Herald’s education correspondent, Garrett Stell (pictured), and political commentator Andy Maciver from the Holyrood Sources podcast if the Scottish Government’s free tuition policy – a key SNP commitment – should be up for deb…
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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’re now involved in an innovative proje…
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Ashley Storrie, Scott Agnew, Athena Kugblenu and Sam Lake
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland
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BBC Reporting Scotland presenter Sally Magnusson sits down with Martin Geissler and Laura Miller to talk about her life and career as she prepares to stand down from the news programme after 27 years. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]…
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This is the story of one of rugby's most notorious matches, told by those who were there. A European Cup quarter-final between Harlequins and Leinster was always going to be big - but nobody knew how big. Players from both sides including Ugo Monye and Brian O’Driscoll, commentators, coaches and referee Nigel Owens recall how events unfolded before…
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Explained: Trump’s tariff trade wars… and us
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Industries like whisky and salmon are bracing themselves as Donald Trump prepares to announce taxes on goods imported into the US, on what he’s calling Liberation Day. We’re asking why exactly he’s so keen on tariffs, and what it could mean for our economy. Businessman Sir Tom Hunter, one of Scotland’s wealthiest people, helps us get inside the hea…
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Walking and Motherhood with Writer Kerri Andrews
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Kerri Andrews is the author of Pathfinding - On Walking, Motherhood and Freedom. She describes her own traumatic experience with pregnancy, birth and motherhood and draws on examples of other female writers and their experiences over the centuries. She also discusses the history of women and walking and her desire for a more communal child rearing …
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Scotland's big players 'stand up' & can Edinburgh and Glasgow go deep in Europe?
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Chris Paterson joins Andy Burke to look back on the weekend's rugby; wins for Glasgow and Edinburgh in the URC plus Scotland's resilient performance against France in the Women's Six Nations They look ahead to a big weekend for both teams in Europe in the Champions & Challenge Cups and we hear from George Horne who has signed a new contract with Gl…
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