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Out of Doors: 02/07/2016

02/07/2016

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Euan McIlwraith and Helen Needham with rural reactions to Brexit and outdoor activities.

Join Euan McIlwraith and Helen Needham for reactions from rural Scotland to Brexit, plus boats, birds and BroomPower.

In the first thirty minutes...

Reaction to Brexit from farmers, fishermen and the Scottish Wildlife Trust, plus views from Stornoway, Orkney and Shetland.

After the news...

Mark visits RSPB Scotland's new visitor hub in Loch Lomond.

Euan hears how mooring fee increases on the Forth and Clyde canal are affecting boat owners, and Scottish Canals responds.

Laura tours the SRUC First World War allotment garden at the Royal Highland Show.

Hen harrier numbers are not as high as they should be in the eyes of Scottish Natural Heritage. Euan hears about a project to uncover reasons for their failure.

At a time of financial uncertainty, Claire learns about fundraising for a community hydro facility in Ullapool.

Euan discovers that Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers is seeking former Hyperion Engine drivers and firemen to take control of their miniature train. 

And Mark hears from explorer, Alastair Scott, about road testing and advertising outdoor equipment in the late 1970s.

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