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Out for the Weekend

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Nicola Meighan

Inspiration for getting out and about at the weekend with Fiona Stalker.

Fiona Stalker offers inspiration and insight into what is happening across Scotland as the weekend approaches. Includes gardening and weather news.

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Out for the Weekend: 08/04/2016

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08/04/2016

BBC Radio Scotland - Out for the Weekend, 08/04/2016

Broadcaster, former MP and train enthusiast Michael Portillo is Fiona's special guest.

Fiona Stalker is joined by broadcaster, former member of parliament and train enthusiast Michael Portillo.

Broadcaster, former member of parliament and train enthusiast Michael Portillo is Fiona's special guest. Staying with trains we'll be finding out what happened when our reporter Julia Hamilton went for a ride on one of the trains at the Royal Deeside Railway. Heading to the moon and back, Steve Owens will be joining Fiona with his monthly update on all things astronomical. The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch was a huge success but what did the survey actually uncover? Kirsty Nutt will be revealing all when she joins Fiona live in the Aberdeen Studio. Our reporter John Johnston uncovers the many wonders of The Shetland Lighthouse and our resident gardening expert Carole Baxter gets down and dirty with a load of tatties. What's so special about the Bluebell? Louise Marsh from The Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland will be flying the flag for the wee blue flora. They've now returned to Scotland but how did the lucky teenagers taking part in the latest Polar Academy Expedition get on?! Fiona will be catching up with founder Craig Mathieson and two of the specially selected team to find out all about their incredible journey.

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