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Episode 22

Episode 22 of 26

Dougie Vipond investigates the best way of heating rural homes, Sarah Mack searches for buried treasure and Scots-Italian cooks Carina and Victor Contini prepare a rainbow chard soup.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 23 Nov 2014 17:30

Dyslexia

Dyslexia

Euan investigates the issue of Dyslexia in the farming industry. One in ten of the general population is affected by the condition that affects reading and writing. But Scotland鈥檚 Rural College has revealed that a quarter of its students have the condition. Fiona Dickinson from Dyslexia Scotland explains that help is available. For information call the 鈥淔arming with Dyslexia information line on 07775 804717.

Treasure Trove

Treasure Trove

Sarah tries her hand at metal detecting under the supervision of Jim Ingram an Amateur metal detectorist. Last year Jim uncovered a rare gold ring which he sent to the Treasure Trove Unit in Edinburgh to be assessed. If it is deemed to be of historical value it will be displayed in a Museum and Jim will receive a 鈥渇inders fee鈥 based on the valuation of the ring.

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How to Heat your Home

How to Heat your Home

It鈥檚 believed that more than a quarter of Scottish households live in fuel poverty 鈥 that means that more than 10% of income goes on heating bills. There鈥檚 a plethora of schemes offering incentives to householders keen to stop their hard earned cash disappearing up the chimney. But with costs of up to 拢20,000 Dougie investigates how affordable sustainable heating systems actually are.

RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards

RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards

This week the annual RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards are presented in Edinburgh. The event celebrates the individuals and groups across the country working to protect our native Flora and Fauna. Euan is on the judging panel and reveals who has won the prestigious 鈥淪pecies Champion鈥 Award.

Carina and Victor Contini鈥檚 Kitchen Garden

Carina and Victor Contini鈥檚 Kitchen Garden

Carina and Victor continue their mini-series cooking great dishes with vegetables currently available from their kitchen garden.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Dougie Vipond
Presenter Sarah Mack
Presenter Carina Contini
Participant Victor Contini
Series Producer Fiona Clark

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