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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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Fiona talks with the 18-year-old who is blazing a trail for girls in motorsport.

Fiona talks with Catie Munnings, the 18-year-old rally driver who is blazing a trail for girls in motorsport, and finds out why more girls should get behind the wheel.

Fiona talks with Catie Munnings, the 18 year old rally driver who is blazing a trail for girls in motorsport, and finds out why more girls should get behind the wheel.

Reporter Claire White visits the Edinburgh Christmas celebrations to find out what the capital has to offer. 

Sam Little and Anne Begg tackle Christmas shopping this week.How easy is navigating crowds and accessing shops in the festive season when you have a disability?

Simon Clark is back on the show to give us an update on his 5,000 mile run around Britain. How far along is he in his journey now? 

If 5,000 miles seems a bit too much for you, then Marcothon may be more up your street. Debbi Consani talks to Fiona about running every day in December and why we should all be doing it. 

Just because winter is here doesn't mean you should be putting your bike in the shed for its yearly hibernation. Phil Thornley of Sustrans will be talking to Fiona about how to make sure your bike is in the best shape for winter and how easy winter cycling can be.

Steve Owens will be taking us on a tour of the night sky and telling us what to look out for over the Christmas holidays. 

Carole Baxter is in the studio giving Fiona the low down on winter gardening - all questions welcome! 

Florist Kim Dalglish will be showing Fiona how easy it is to make your own Christmas Wreath. 

We speak to the winner of the 2016 Cairngorm Young Nature Presenter about their winning video. 

And with the final of Strictly Come Dancing just around the corner, Fiona and Ken Banks head to Aberdeen Beach Ballroom for a lesson with some dancing masters...but can they waltz and cha cha to a 10??

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