Podcasts about Peterhead

This week, Energy Voice Out Loud (EVOL) looks at the UK's spending review as Scottish energy secretary Gillian Martin says "we need more welders", and a former oil worker writes to Nigel Farage for support.  First up, the EVOL trio of Aberdeen features lead Ryan Duff, reporter Mat Perry, and E-FWD editor Ed Reed discuss Westminster's support for Acorn. It finally happened, the UK government committed to stumping up cash for the Acorn and Viking CCS projects, however, its spending review document was a little light on details. It's worth noting that after this week's recording session, Ed Miliband appeared in Peterhead to announce £200m for Acron. Next up, news editor Erikka Askeland spoke with Gillian Martin about the importance of welders in the energy transition as the first cohort of learners on a welding and fabrication pilot training scheme graduated as part of a £100,000 program funded by Ocean Winds. Finally, we discuss Reform UK and its support for nuclear (which seems to be aligned with Labour's love of reactors) and its disdain for turbines. However, when Reform gets into power, is it really as against the "utter madness" of net zero as leader Nigel Farage lets on?  

The link between a college funding crisis and the future of jobs is becoming clear. We look closely at UHI Perth, and at Nescol in Aberdeen, Peterhead and Fraserburgh to see what it means. If they can't train the workers of the future, what's the point of worrying about that fabled energy industry 'just transition' anyway? We also look at polling showing Reform on track to stun Conservatives - and everyone else - with a focus on multiple defections in one council, Aberdeenshire.  

Send us a textIn this episode, we're joined by RNAS President as we look ahead to the very first Beef Tech event, hosted on 28th May at Home Farm, Kininmonth, Peterhead – a new event showcasing innovation and technology in the beef sector.We also catch up with QMS Chair Kate Rowell, who shares reflections on lambing and calving season, the challenges and rewards of this busy time of year, and how the recent good weather is helping farmers across the country.And as always, Iain Macdonald brings his expert insight into current market trends and prices, giving you the latest on livestock and trade developments.It's a packed episode full of practical insight, forward-thinking ideas, and a look at what's driving change in Scottish agriculture.Follow us on social media and join the conversation!Here is a link to all episodes of QMS's podcast https://qmscotland.co.uk/news-media/qms-podcast

Send us a textThis week, after all that ground gained slipping away again with defeat to St Mirren in Paisley - we ask, 'Is the fight now for fourth, not third, or was it always realistically that? 'There's the latest from Aberdeen FC Under 18s as their season nears its end, and Aberdeen Women as they prepare to take the field at Pittodrie once more. Plus, we're with Cove as they enter the Championship Play Offs, consider Peterhead's prospects for League 1 next year, follow Brora in the second leg of their tie against East Kilbride and a full Juniors Round Up too. As always, Pittodrie PS features expert analysis and opinion from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

In deze 'Doing the 116'-aflevering bespreken Joris van de Wier en Jeroen Heijink weer het wel-en-wee in het Britse voetbal.Joris en Jeroen bespreken onder meer de titel van Liverpool, de promotie van Wrexham en de beslissing in Schotland tussen Falkirk en Livingston. En wat maakt Peterhead zo bijzonder? Ook beantwoorden de heren weer een aantal vragen van de luisteraars.Vragen, tips of suggesties over onze podcast zijn altijd welkom: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@staantribune.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Word abonnee van hét magazine over voetbalcultuur: ⁠⁠⁠https://staantribune.nl/word-abonneea

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer join forces to discuss all the big talking points from the Scottish lower leagues. The pair discuss Falkirk flailing at Partick Thistle, Alloa Athletic's promotion charge, and Peterhead's League 2 title success. They also talk about their evening at Edinburgh City's Player of the Year awards. 0:00 Start 03:00 Edinburgh City's POTY awards 18:00 Championship title race 49:00 Alloa Athletic 2-1 Montrose 01:09:30 East Fife: League Two Champions 01:22:00 League Two play-offs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott McTominay is ripping it up in Serie A and the Napoli fans are signing That's Amore. The leagues are being wrapped up as Celtic seal the Premiership, Peterhead clinch League Two and East Kilbride edge another step closer to the SPFL. But it's all about the Championship this weekend as Falkirk and Livingston battle it out for the final league title, on the last day of their season. Neil Critchley has departed Hearts, bad news for Dumbarton as their move out of admin looks to be off and league reconstruction is also off the cards, for the top flight at least. And what did you make of Celtic's protest against Dundee United's ticket prices, are fans being priced out of football or are Celtic a bit pot kettle for being offended? Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and stories from Scottish football.00:00: Hello00:29: Intro05:05: Funnies10:26: Celtic fans protest ticket prices17:03: Hearts sack Neil Critchley23:35: McTominay is ripping it up in Serie A26:21: Dumbarton's struggles continue28:12: League reconstruction is off the table31:19: The leagues are being wrapped up

Send us a textThis week we look back at the match against Hibs as the last few games play out after the split. Can the Dons clinch third? Well, they've given themselves the chance with that Pittodrie victory. Next up, St Mirren away this coming weekend. We're with Aberdeen U18s as their season draws to a close too, and Aberdeen Women following their Scottish Cup Semi Final against Rangers at Hampden.Plus, we're down the divisions and across the country as Cove chase promotion to the Championship having secured their spot in the play offs, and Peterhead are crowned Champions of League 2! There's the usual round up of the Juniors too, all in the company of experts Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie offering their input and analysis. Pittodrie P.S. is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast. The emotional rollercoaster that is supporting East Fife FC took another twist at the weekend. Heading to Peterhead with the Scottish League 2 title in our own hands, it was all thrown away with a lacklustre performance that both angered and dismayed the Fife faithful in equal measure. Doug, Gordon, Aaron, and Andrew are back to look what went wrong on Saturday in that 1-0 loss and what hope there is for the playoffs to come.

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer get together to cast their eyes over the Scottish lower leagues. The pair discuss the tension at the top of the Championship as Livingston cut Falkirk's lead, Hamilton Academical's points deduction, and the race for the League 2 title between Peterhead and East Fife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textThis week we look back at our Scottish Cup Semi Final victory over Hearts at Hampden and ahead to both the final, and, more importantly in our immediate future, the battle for third when Hibs visit this Saturday. We're with the Aberdeen FC U18s and Aberdeen Women as they prepare for their semi final at Hampden versus Rangers, plus we're down the divisions and across the country as Cove Rangers and Peterhead chase promotion.  As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast. After a horrible set of results this year made it feel that East Fife were throwing the Scottish League 2 title away, a weekend of perfect results now have the black and gold controlling their own destiny with two games to go. East Fife's win over Stirling Albion and Peterhead's capitulation at Elgin leaves the Methil men knowing that two wins to end the season and they will be crowned champions. Doug, Gordon, Aaron, and Andrew are back to look at the rollercoaster ride that's been the last three weeks of matches, look ahead to Saturday's massive and potentially title-deciding game at Peterhead, and chat about the club's Chairman and Vice-Chairman both stepping down.

Send us a textThis week we look back at the draw versus 10 man Rangers and ahead to the Scottish Cup Semi Final against Hearts at Hampden this weekend.We're with the Aberdeen FC Under 18s too as well as Aberdeen Women, and we're down the divisions and across the country as the curtain gets set to fall on the campaigns of Cove Rangers and Peterhead and already on the Highland League with a victorious Brora Rangers.As always, Pittodrie P.S features expert analysis and contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Send us a textThis week we look back over our victory in Dingwall against Ross County and ahead to this Sunday's home game versus Rangers, plus the latest from Aberdeen FC U18s and Aberdeen Women and we're down the divisions and across the country following the fortunes of Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Junior Teams.As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and insight from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Send us a textA 4-1 win for the Dons to look back over this episode - that victory coming against Motherwell. We review that and preview our trip to Ross County this coming weekend. A good result for Aberdeen Women too and we're with Aberdeen FC Under 18s as their campaign continues. It's the business end of the season all round as we go down the divisions and across the country following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors. As always Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie. Support the show

Send us a textThis week in the absence of a Dons first team game we look back at the Scottish National Team's ups and downs in the Nations League play off. We're with Cove and Peterhead too as well as the Highland League Teams  and Juniors, ahead of the Dons resuming their league campaign this weekend at Pittodrie against Motherwell. As always Pittodrie PS features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie. Support the show

Send us a textThis week we look back over the draw against St Johnstone and tentatively ahead to the Motherwell match when the Dons return to Pittodrie after the international break. We're with Aberdeen FC U18s and the Dons Women too as well as down the divisions and across the country following Cove Rangers, Peterhead the Highland League and Junior Teams.As always Pittodrie P.S features expert analysis and insight from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid who are getting by without John Mellis for a fortnight while he's off on hols. Support the show

The UK energy industry has reached a critical stage of the transition: at stake is the fate of tens of thousands of workers across the UK, including in the North Sea and Grangemouth, who have the skills to deliver the clean energy of the future. Tune in to the first ever episode of Energy Voice Live, where a live audience interacts with expert panellists who discuss how industry and government have just a few short months to shore up a plan that will close the gap between energy jobs now and those of the future. Chaired by Energy Voice news editor Erikka Askeland, hear Nick Dunn, chief executive of Peterhead-based energy services firm Score, and Professor Paul de Leeuw from the Robert Gordon University Energy Transition Institute highlight why we need to tell more people about the “biggest replumbing, rewiring, repurposing” of the energy system in the world.  

Send us a textThis week, good news for both the Aberdeen FC Men and Women as each team wins their way to the semi finals of their Scottish Cups at Hampden. We look back over those victories against Queen's Park and St Johnstone and ahead to the semi finals and the next league matches too.We're with the Dons U18s as well, plus down the divisions and across the country following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.As always. Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

If it wasn't for two midge's bawhairs Rangers could have been going into the Europa League second leg 5-1 up on Fenerbahce. But they're still taking a healthy 3-1 advantage in over Jose Mourinho's side this week.Join the industry-experienced; Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest ridiculous stories across Scottish football.Meanwhile, the Scottish Cup is heading into the semi finals, Falkirk are running away with the Championship and what in the forfing forf is going on at Forfar right now?The alcohol at games debate has reared it's head again and so too has fans being punished for pyro displays - is it right the advert for our game is also harmed in the process?And Clyde's admin hits amateur hour as they accidently share some Only Fans content... much to Peterhead's delight.RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro02:30: Against Modern Football: Baby mascots04:42: The best funny stories this week10:19: Booze13:20: Pyro punishments18:50: Scotland squad news25:36: Rangers in Europe33:58: Scottish Cup and lower leagues48:55: Outro

Send us a textOn this week's show we look back over the draw with Dundee United, plus the loss to Celtic, (only fleetingly) and ahead to the Scottish Cup Quarter Final tie against Queen's Park this coming weekend. We're with the Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen Women as their seasons reach the business end too and we're down the divisions and across the country following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors. As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Billy went back to Peterhead for a Blootoon Showdoon!

We're back with another episode of Glory Days of Gold, the East Fife and Scottish football podcast recorded across two continents, although just one this week! East Fife remain top of Scottish League 2 with 10 games remaining. They're form and performances may have dipped over the last four matches, but they still have a four point lead at the top, with all still to play for. Doug, Gordon, Aaron, and Andrew are back to chat about the last month of action, the big top of the table clash with Peterhead this past weekend, and look ahead to what lies in store down the stretch.

Send us a textThis week we look back at our win over Kilmarnock and ahead to the games against Celtic and Dundee United, plus reaction to Jamie McGrath's pre-contract switch to Hibs. We're with the Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen Women as well as across the country and down the divisions following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, Highland League and Juniors. As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John MellisSupport the show

WrestleZone returns to Peterhead on February 22nd, and Billy gives you the low down on what's happening.

Send us a textThis week we look back over the Dons win (*checks notes*) against Dundee and ahead to this week's fixture against Kilmarnock.There's the latest from the Aberdeen FC U18s and Aberdeen Women's Team, and we're across the country and down the divisions following the fortunes of Cove Rangers, Peterhead the Highland League teams and Juniors.As always Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week on Episode 150 (Yay), we look back over the Dons victory over Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup and ahead to the resumption of league duty against Dundee this coming weekend.We're with Aberdeen FC Women and U18s too, plus down the divisions and across the country following the fortunes of Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors teams.As always Pittodrie P.S. features expert contribution and analysis from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.   Support the show

Send us a textThis week we look back over the match against Hibs away and ahead to the Scottish Cup Tie at home to Dunfermline Athletic. We review the business from the January Transfer Window and ask if any of the signings can help address the Dons alarming slump in form?Better weeks for the Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen FC Women, plus we're down the divisions and across the country following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Andy & Gordo are joined by Jerome Els to give their betting picks for this weekend all across the UK, Europe and further. It's the football betting podcast that doesn't take its self too seriously. This weeks picks come from: Bayer Leverkusen v Hoffenheim (German Bundesliga) Espanyol v Real Madrid (Spanish La Liga) Atletico Madrid v Mallorca (Spanish La Liga) Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa (English Premier League) Peterhead v Forfar Athletic (Scottish League Two) Derby County v Sheffield United (English Championship) Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End (English Championship) Modena v Mantova (Italian Serie B) Leyton Orient v Stockport County (English League One) Portsmouth v Burnley (English Championship) Castellon v Huesca (Spanish Segunda Division) Sheffield Wednesday v Luton Town (English Championship) Check out our website trampledbet.com Subscribe to Trampled Bet Patreon patreon.com/trampledbet  Follow Trampled Bet on Twitter twitter.com/trampledbet  Trampled Bet is part of the Sport Social Podcast Network. To find your next favourite podcast visit podcast.sport-social.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textThis week we publish Episode 148. Ep 147 was recorded, but then died in a freak PC accident and is now consigned to history as 'the lost recording' . A shame we couldn't have lost this one too, because none of us wants to dwell on the current situation for any longer, but this week we look back over the match against St Mirren and ahead to the one at Easter Road this weekend versus Hibs. We're with the Aberdeen FC Under 18s too, and report a good victory for Aberdeen Women as Scott Booth begins to make his mark. Good news too for Cove Rangers and Peterhead retain second in League 2 despite a setback. It's all covered here with expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie, hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week, we look back over the match against Hearts and ahead to Rangers and Elgin City. New signings.More new signings!And potentially more yet which happened after we recorded!We're with Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen Women too, as well as Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Andrew Shinie and Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John MellisSupport the show

Send us a textHappy New Year!We know it's not been so far, but the greeting is traditional!This week we look back over the matches from the festive period - God help us - as the show turns into peer to peer self therapy, and we look ahead to this weekend's match against Hearts at Pittodrie. We're with Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen Women as the resumption of their respective campaigns are due to kick off (weather permitting).Plus, there's the latest from Cove, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors and some tennis this week too.As always, Pittodrie PS features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week, with a rare gap in the schedule for the Dons last weekend, we look forward to the matches coming thick and fast over the festive period starting with Hibs this Saturday. We're with the Under 18s and Aberdeen Women too, and we follow Cove Rangers and Peterhead through their fixtures last weekend and into the New Year.There's the Highland League and Juniors as well, all analysed by our experts Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week we look back over the matches with St Johnstone and Celtic and ahead to the resumption of play when we take on Hibs at Pittodrie over Christmas. There's the latest from Aberdeen FC Women and Aberdeen FC Under 18s too as well as coverage across the country and down the divisions following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors.As always Pittodrie P.S features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid PLUS the returning Andrew Shinie and the show is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week we look back over our two draws in Edinburgh and ahead to the two games back home this week against Celtic and St Johnstone. There's the latest from Aberdeen U18s too who returned to action with a match versus St Mirren ahead of games this week where they'll square up to Motherwell and Kilmarnock. It was Scottish Cup Weekend for Cove Rangers, Peterhead and a few of the Highland League teams. We check their progress, and there's the remainder of the ties in the North League and Juniors. As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and opinion from Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textWell, this is unusual - reporting on a loss! This week we look back over the Dons defeat to St Mirren in Paisley and ahead to battling both the Edinburgh teams this week - Hibs, this evening, and Hearts on Sunday. There's the latest from the Aberdeen FC Women as well as Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors, (the women aside) all of which could be summed up inside two minutes because they were postponed due to the weather. What will it take for football to behave sensibly and with more than a fleeting thought for the safety of travelling fans in conditions such as those experienced this past weekend? We discuss.As always Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer lock horns while talking about the wild and wacky world of lower-league Scottish football. The pair discuss a drab match at the top of the Championship, how Annan Athletic shot themselves in the foot against Kelty Hearts, and Connor Young's match-winning performance as Edinburgh City defeated Peterhead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textThis week with no Dons game as such to look back on because of the international break, we focus on Aberdeen FC Women and Under 18s, plus a quick recap of The Scottish Masters. There's a review of the national team's performances against Croatia and Poland and we look ahead to the resumption of league action as the Dons travel to Paisley to face St Mirren.We're with Cove and Peterhead too as well as the Highland League and Juniors. As always Pittodrie PS features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week we look back at The Dons V The Dee, a match which ended 4-1 for Aberdeen, but you'd have got fairly long odds on that outcome at half time!And we look ahead to our next match after the international break, away to St Mirren. There's the latest from Aberdeen FC Women as Scott Booth assesses the size of the task ahead of him, Under 19 UEFA Youth League action, and we're down the divisions and across the country following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors. As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Send us a textThis week we look back over the matches against Rangers in the league and Celtic in the Pre.... Diddy Cup. Plus, we look ahead to the upcoming fixture against Dundee - another sellout under the lights at Pittodrie in a 5.30pm kick-off this Saturday. We're with Scott Booth as he takes up the reins as manager of Aberdeen FC Women, the young Dons as they travel abroad for the second leg of their UEFA Youth League tie trailing 5-1 and we're across the country and down the divisions with Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week we look back at the match against Dundee United last weekend and ahead to the Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final versus Celtic but only after we've worked through the league visit of Rangers to Pittodrie, because as you know we only concentrate on game by game and training by training. Plus, Aberdeen FC Women unveil their new manager, Scott Booth, the Young Dons lick their wounds after European defeat and we're down the divisions and across the country following the fortunes of Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland  League teams and Juniors.Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week, we look back over that draw at Celtic Park and ahead to Saturday Night Football versus Dundee United, when Jim Goodwin returns to Pittodrie hoping to wipe a smudge from his CV, and the Dons faithful hope their team punishes him for it.  We're with Aberdeen FC Women and the Dons Under 18s too, as well as down the divisions and across the country following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League and Juniors.As always Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week, with no First Team match to look back over we start with Aberdeen FC Women and Aberdeen FC U18s. Plus, we look back over Scotland's efforts against Croatia and ahead (at time of recording) to the Portugal fixture at Hampden. A look ahead too, to the one we're all anticipating this weekend as first welcomes second when the Dons travel to Celtic Park to meet the Champions. We're down the divisions and across the country following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors.As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Andrew Shinie. No Dave this episode - he's got a week off. The show is hosted by John Mellis. Support the show

Send us a textThis week we look back at the match against Hearts at Pittodrie on Sunday and ahead (after the international break - congratulations Nicky and Jack! ) to the match away to Celtic. There's the latest from the Aberdeen FC Under 18s and Aberdeen Women, plus we're down the divisions and across the country following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, The Highland League  and Juniors. As always, Pittodrie P.S. features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Send us a textThis week, we look back at the game against Dundee and ahead to the home match this Sunday versus Hearts at Pittodrie. We've the latest from Aberdeen Women as they return to winning ways and a preview of the Aberdeen FC U18s as they prepare to face Hamilton Accies at New Douglas Park in league action, following a Cup outing against Banks O Dee tonight. Plus, we're across the country and down the divisions following Cove Rangers, Peterhead, the Highland League and Juniors. As always Pittodrie P.S features expert analysis and contribution from Dave Macdermid and Andrew Shinie and is hosted by John Mellis.Support the show

Alasdair Lamont is joined by Ryan Stevenson and Callum Morris to look ahead to an exciting weekend in the Championship. They preview Friday's fiery Fife derby as well as all the other fixtures including potentially tricky matches for the top 2 – Ayr United and Falkirk. They also hear from Peterhead striker Rory McAllister about reaching an incredible goalscoring landmark.

It's time for the second Big River Watch of the year. It's a chance to spend time observing the health of your local river between the 6th and 12th of September. The River Dee trust are taking part in the forthcoming survey and Keilidh Ewan, education and outreach officer for the trust gave Mark some more information.A new trial is underway in Scotland which could cut the harmful emissions associated with manure on farms. Two farmers are trying out a system called Bokashi which the Soil Association hopes may lead to improvements in the soil while also being a little kinder to the environment. Rachel spoke to farmer Andrew Barbour at Glen Fincastle and Field Lab Co-ordinator Audrey Litterick who explained what this process actually involves.Producer Phil met up with Ada Campbell, chair of Langass Community Woodland Trust to have a walk round one of the few forested areas on north Uist and hear the story of Hercules the bear.Rachel recently bumped into an artist in Aberdeenshire who was on her way to a farm to collect a fleece for one of her new collections. Lucy MacDonald who is also a weaver likes to use local materials including wool and plants to make her work sustainable, traceable and authentic. Rachel joined her as she visited Diana Milligan and Cobweb – one of Diana's rather interesting looking Ryeland Sheep.The Isle of Rum has been designated as Scotland's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International. The designation recognises the efforts of the community to protect and promote the island's starry skies and nocturnal environment. Isle of Rum Community Trust Director Fliss Fraser joins Mark and Rachel live to tell them more about Rum's dark skies and the benefits the nocturnal environment brings to us and to the natural world.The forest trails near Aberfoyle in the Trossachs have become increasingly popular in recent years for mountain bikers and gravel riders keen to get away from busy roads. The waymarked trails, in the shadow of Ben Lomond, have been named Gravelfoyle. Now, in a bid to attract more people to them a pilot called Parkride has been taking place; a bit like Parkrun but replacing running with biking. Alongside it parents can drop off their kids at ‘Bairns On Bikes' where professional coaches teach youngsters basic and more advanced bike skills. Linda Sinclair went along to find out more.Claudia Zeiske is a long distance walker and she has been walking from mountain to sea across Aberdeenshire. Mark met up with Claudia at the end of her journey at a place called Gadle Braes in Peterhead in what was a very blustery day to find out why exactly she had undertaken the walk Lucy MacDonald's an artist who uses local fleeces and plants in her work. After she's sorted through the fleece and given it a wash, she will put it through a carding machine before spinning it and weaving it. Rachel watched her in action at her studio in Aberdeen.

Alex McLean (1932-2019) spent his life as a deep sea fisherman in the waters around Scotland. After retiring, he engaged in evangelism among fishermen, especially on the many Russian ships that visited Peterhead. In this recording Alex looks back at his years at sea and tells some of the most memorable stories of those decades, including the time when he was washed overboard and nearly drowned. (Recorded in Ballymena in 1998). Further recordings: Alex McLean's conversion and life at sea The post Rescued from Drowning at Sea (13 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

Mark Stephen meets long distance walker Claudia Zeiske in Peterhead after the completion of her 220 km walk from the Cairngorns to the coast of Aberdeenshire. Along the way she has been collecting stories of the effect COVID had on the communities she passed through. In her rucksack has been a bright pink tablecloth which she has embroidered messages on and invited those she has met to sign

In this week's Scotland Outdoors podcast, Mark chats with Landward's Cammy Wilson about his sheep-farming career. We hear an excerpt where Cammy is telling Mark the story of Fiona, the 'world's loneliest sheep'.Killiechassie Burial Ground near Aberfeldy holds just six graves, five of which are covered over with recumbent flat slabs. For years, it was allowed to become neglected but in the 1990s, the Breadalbane Heritage Society started to take an interest and discovered that it not only dates back hundreds of years but also has connections to King Robert the Bruce and the Wolf of Badenoch. Ian Stewart shows Rachel around.On last week's programme, a listener got in touch to ask how they could stop badgers from leaving droppings in their garden. Mark meets with Eddie Palmer, the chairman of Scottish Badgers, to learn about the ways that we can stop badgers from causing problems in our gardens.A Scotland-wide test of the nation's rivers for microplastics, pharmaceuticals and various other chemicals is underway. The study has started in the north east with sampling being carried out on the rivers Dee and Ugie, which takes in both rural and urban areas. Rachel met with Dr Jessica Gomez-Banderas on the riverbank near Peterhead to find out about how they take the samples and what they're actually looking for.In March, Queen Margaret University opened a new state of the art outdoor learning hub. The facility aims to improve understanding of outdoor learning amongst the teaching profession, whilst also enabling the community to connect to the natural world in new ways. Mark meets with Patrick Boxall, lecturer in Education, to find out more.Over the last wee while, thousands of new trees have been planted on the nature reserve at Loch Ardinning near Glasgow as part of a project by the Scottish Wildlife Trust to create a new oak woodland at the site. To stop the grassland chocking out the saplings, staff have been laying mulch mats and recently they roped in some helpers who were on a corporate volunteering day. Rachel chats to Chris Thomson from the Scottish Wildlife Trust and his corporate volunteers from SPL Powerlines Lee, Cassandra and Lewis.The Natural Trust for Scotland have built a new oak tree nursery as part of the long-term sustainability of the Old Wood of Drum. The wood dates back to Robert the Bruce, and the team there have been really busy planting and growing from acorns harvested from the wood. Mark meets NTS Woodland Ranger Bronwen Thomas to find out more.