farming

Landward episode 10 2022: The fields are bright yellow in Easter Ross as Dougie meets the farmer producing Scotland’s most northerly rapeseed oil. Rosie is in the Angus glens finding out about one estate’s efforts to save the curlew, discovering how land managed for grouse has been beneficial for the wader population and has led to a spectacular rise in numbers.       Arlene is near Killin, in Perthshire, stepping back in time inside a traditional longhouse. She discovers what layers of lost wallpaper reveal about its history. And Nick encounters traditional Shetland beef product sassermaet, bringing some along […]

Landward episode 9 2022: In this episode, Dougie and chef Nick Nairn head north to Shetland to seek out its distinctive dishes and produce. Dougie meets the farming sisters who are using modern methods to raise sustainable beef, while Nick is on the east coast finding out about a traditional method of preserving cod. They use some of the cod to cook up a delicious fish dish on a stunning beach location.       Meanwhile, Cammy is in the north east of Scotland where she meets the young farmer who is keen to use social media to teach the

Landward episode 8 2022: Dougie and his dog Jessie are visiting Gordon Castle estate in Moray for a special breed gathering of Gordon Setters. Cammy’s in the Borders investigating the growing problem of livestock worrying and attacks by dogs. He finds out about recent changes in legislation to tackle the issue.       Rosie Morton’s in Skye to meet the last remaining gamekeeper on the island. She tries out simulated stalking and finds out about the future of gamekeeping. Over in Glen Roy, JJ meets mountaineer Mick Tighe and gets a tour of his artefacts that make up the

Landward episode 7 2022: In this episode, Dougie visits the Abernethy National Nature Reserve to view a sea eagle nest. For the very first time, a hidden camera has captured a pair of sea eagles looking after their newly hatched chicks and is beaming it live to the RSPB’s Loch Garten Nature Centre.       Elsewhere, Arlene is in Perthshire to learn about the latest weapon in the battle to save Scotland’s native red squirrel population from invasive greys, while over on the isle of Lewis, Anne meets the woman who relocated to pursue her love of tweed. And

Landward episode 6 2022: In this episode, Dougie is on the Isle of Skye visiting the spectacular Fairy Pools, one of Scotland’s top tourist spots. He finds out how visitor numbers to locations such as this have risen dramatically over the last decade as a result of becoming social media ‘bucket list’ destinations. He also finds out what is being done to develop and protect the site, with new paths, bridges and a car park being built.       Meanwhile, Arlene catches up with Clydesdale foal Kahlua as training gets under way for the World Clydesdale Show, taking place

Landward episode 5 2022: This week, Dougie is at the beautiful Loch Dochart Estate in Highland Perthshire finding out how Blue Grey cattle are bred and why they are a popular choice for Scottish upland beef farmers.       As the cost of living continues to rise, Anne is at home on Lewis, hearing how islanders are finding it increasingly difficult to live in a remote rural community. JJ is in Glengarry looking at some of the damage caused by a growing escaped wild boar population, while Rosie Morton meets the man who has carved himself a career as

Landward episode 4 2022: In this episode, Dougie visits Culbin Forest in Moray for a special programme all about trees. He discovers why the pine forest was planted there a century ago on what was the biggest sand dune in the UK.     Anne is in Perthshire to meet the woman keeping an eye on the Fortingall Yew, perhaps Europe’s oldest tree, and discovers the story behind this piece of living history. Following this winter’s storms, Dougie assesses the damage to the forests in the worst-hit areas of north east Scotland. Meanwhile, JJ is in Ayrshire finding out how

Landward episode 3 2022: In this episode, Arlene visits Threave Estate, near Dumfries, to find out how hi-tech cattle are being used to restore a lost landscape. As the price of fertiliser skyrockets, Dougie finds out how it’s affecting Scottish farmers and what alternatives there are available.       Meanwhile, Cammy is letting his puppies loose for the first time to see if there is a top sheepdog amongst them. And Dougie is taking a walk around the heritage trail at the Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, where he learns how the improvements to visitor facilities will allow greater

Landward episode 2 2022: Dougie is at Scotland’s most southerly point, the Mull of Galloway lighthouse, for a special episode all about Galloway. He finds out about a bid to make the area Scotland’s next national park and hears from those both for and against it.        Meanwhile, Arlene heads to the hills with the local mountain rescue team and discovers that they are not to be underestimated. Anne investigates the rising value of upland farm land and the impact it’s having on local people, and Cammy meets the mobile cattle hoof trimmer who has become a