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01/08/2015

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Euan McIlwraith talks to Richard Lochhead ahead of the Turriff Show.

Outdoor activities from Shetland to the Borders. Euan McIlwraith talks to Richard Lochhead, cabinet secretary for rural affairs, food and environment, ahead of the Turriff Show.

Next week is the annual Turriff Show and it also sees the launch of a consultation on the future of Scottish farming. Euan chats to Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Food and Environment ahead of the launch.

Mark takes a flight in a microlight above the Firth of Forth and visits the new Forth crossing to speak to David Climie, Transport Scotland's project manager on the bridge.

Ridings are synonymous with the Scottish Borders and the season is well under way with Lauder Common Riding this Saturday. Mark went for a ride with a former cornet, Ian Middlemiss to find out what they are all about.

Ever heard of a mermaid's purse? Euan goes looking for some on the beach at Oban and hears why people are being encouraged to collect them.

And Pennie Latin goes out at dusk looking for barn owls on the Threave Estate in Dumfriesshire.

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