Make Space For Nature

The Will in the Willows: Restoring Ben Lui’s Rare Mountain Plants

High on the slopes of Ben Lui in the Southern Highlands, a quiet restoration is underway. In this episode, we join volunteers and NatureScot staff for a day of tree planting on one of Scotland's finest National Nature Re

Secrets in the Sand: Findhorn Dunes Rewilded

A sand dune can look lifeless but is actually one of the most important places for biodiversity in Scotland. We head to the Moray coast to explore the Findhorn Hinterland, where a small, determined local charity is resto

Nature Networks: Meet the People Connecting Communities and Habitats Across Scotland

A city park can look ordinary until you realise it's part of a much bigger plan. From Leith Links in Edinburgh, we explore how a citywide Nature Network is being built to tackle biodiversity loss, prepare for climate cha

Scotland Uncovered — One Week in Scotland: The Ultimate Road Trip Itinerary with Greig McBride

In this episode, we chat to Greig McBride, creator of 'Scotland Uncovered', who makes the case that rain and mist aren't obstacles to enjoying Scotland — they're part of what makes it extraordinary. Greig shares a practi

Clever, Adaptable and in Crisis: The Truth About Scotland's Gulls

Mixing Colours: Digital Creator Ophelie Adeyemi on Belonging in Scotland's Outdoors

"What's The Story?" The Power of Nature, Positivity and Scottish Spirit – with digital creator Eddy Cheeee

Goosebumps in the snow at Glen Coe. Laughter in the rain. A stranger’s kindness on Arran. We sit with traveller and creator Eddie Chee to trace how a spontaneous trip to Glasgow turned into a deep love for Scotland’s wil

Beyond the Diagnosis: How Digital Creator Liam Robertson Found Support in Nature

Future-Proofing Caerlaverock: Wilder, Wetter, Working Together

Join us at the Solway Coast to explore how collaboration is creating climate resilience on Scotland's dynamic coastline. David Pickett from the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) Caerlaverock Wetland Centre and Anna Austi

Forecasting the Future: From Changing Weather to Changing Habitats, with the Met Office

The natural world is speaking to us through shifting species patterns, and Graham Madge from the Met Office is helping us translate. As both a climate communicator and lifelong wildlife observer, Graham brings a unique p

Zero Waste Scotland: how small changes create big wins for people and wildlife

Our everyday plastic and waste choices ripple through Scotland's entire ecosystem, affecting our landscapes and wildlife. Andrew Pankhurst from Zero Waste Scotland explains how rethinking waste can transform our environm

Scotland's Sea Eagles: Balancing Conservation and Farming

Fifty years since their reintroduction, Scotland now hosts around 200 breeding pairs of white-tailed eagles (also known as sea eagles), representing both a remarkable conservation success and a challenge for some farmers

Beyond Hospital Walls: Green Spaces, Healing Places

Green Health Week spotlights NHS Ayrshire and Arran's pioneering approach to transforming hospital grounds into therapeutic spaces for patients, staff, and the wider community. Public Health Programme Lead Elaine Caldow

Science on the Solway - how geese are helping us better understand avian flu

Join us as we travel to the Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway to meet staff from NatureScot's wildlife management team - Jenny Park, Rae McKenzie and Alastair MacGugan. The team talk us through their vital research i

Bogging Brilliant: The Power of Peatland Restoration

Named by nature: exploring the Gaelic roots of Scotland's landscapes and wildlife, with Roddy Maclean

Join us as we chat with Roddy Maclean, a celebrated Gaelic journalist and educator. Together, we uncover the profound ties between the Gaelic language and Scotland's natural world. Roddy shares his unique path from lowla

Our shared outdoors: Ramblers Scotland on 20 years of access rights and responsibilities

Join us as we mark two decades of Scotland's pioneering access rights and responsibilities, with Brendan Paddy, Director of Ramblers Scotland. Brendan explains the basics of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and shares ho

Blood-sucking marvels: Scotland's mission to save the misunderstood medicinal leech

Join Dr Helen Taylor, Conservation Programme Manager from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, and Sally Morris, Conservation Officer from Buglife Scotland, as they reveal the fascinating world of medicinal leech co

Nature's warriors: stepping up to tackle Scotland's invasive species

Curious about how volunteers are making a massive difference in the fight against invasive species in Scotland? In the second episode of our two-part series, we speak with Jane Hamilton, Volunteer and Communications Offi

Helping our native wildlife thrive with the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative

Hear about the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative (SISI) from Project Manager Callum Sinclair of NatureScot. Learn how non-native invasive species like Japanese knotweed and American mink are not just persistent nuisan