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Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present a special programme from Harris.

Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present a special programme from Harris, featuring Harris tweed, golden eagles, seaweed snacks and daft rafting.

Mark, Euan and Claire bring you a special programme recorded this week in Harris.

In the first thirty minutes...

Community Land Scotland Director, David Cameron, explains that 70% of land in the Western Isles is now in community ownership, and how this affects daily life.

Mark sees 15 square kilometres of land which has been cordoned off with electric fencing to encourage tree growth in North Harris.

Where is the boundary between Lewis and Harris? Local historian, Bill Lawson, gives us the answer.

Mark tours a Harris Tweed mill, Kenneth Mackenzie Ltd, in the company of Director, Alex Lockerby.

After the news...

Chris Lawson of Seallam Visitor Centre shares the historical secrets of Harris.

Claire walks The Old Postman's Path in the company of tour guide, Mick Blunt.

Euan takes a bike ride with Alistair Glover of Bespoke Bicycles, hearing about The Hebridean Way Cycle Route as he pedals.

Mark watches weaver, Donald John Mackay, at work in a beach-side shed where he produces fabric for his Luskentyre Harris Tweed Company.

Euan views golden eagles from a North Harris observatory in the company of RSPB Conservation Officer, Robin Reid.

Mark and Euan build a daft raft under the supervision of Scaladale Outdoor Centre manager, Sean Stephen.

And the whole team enjoy a seaweed feast on Luskentyre beach prepared by Western Isles forager, Fiona Bird.

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