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Eco-driving, Squirrels and the Cairngorms

Join Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith for the latest outdoor activities from Shetland to the Borders, plus the key stories for those who live and work in the countryside.

Euan gets the latest from the Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust on the future of the Cairngorm funicular railway and where they are at in their plans for a community asset transfer.

Laura is in Blairgowrie hearing about The Heat Project which allows people in the community to access help and advice about being more eco-friendly.

A rare white red squirrel was spotted in Royal Deeside last week. Mark finds out more about the unusual animal and about how red squirrels in general are faring from Saving Scotland鈥檚 Red Squirrels.

Renowned wildlife photographer Andy Howard spends much of his time in the Cairngorms but as he tells Mark and Euan, safety is always at the front of his mind, especially in winter.

Mark and Euan spend much of their week driving around Scotland recording material for Out of Doors but just how good are they at driving? They both take an eco-driving course designed to reduce emissions as well as reducing fuel bills and it鈥檚 safe to say they both learn a lot.

Robbie Synge and Julie Cleves made a film called Forest Floor for 大象传媒 Scotland Loop. They use simple but ingenious designs to overcome physical access challenges. Bruce Munro speaks to them about how they work together.

Cambo Gardens in Fife are known for their snowdrops but as Mark finds out there鈥檚 lots going on at all times of the year.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 Nov 2019 06:30

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  • Sat 9 Nov 2019 06:30

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