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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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17/03/2017

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Find out about two very different kinds of adventure.

Fiona Stalker speaks with Luke and Hazel Robertson at Stonehaven beach and finds out about their latest joint adventure.

Fiona spoke with Luke and Hazel Robertson at Stonehaven beach and found out about their latest joint adventure.

An event centred on Lego is coming to Perth this week and Fiona chats to creator Warren Elsmore. 

Out of Doors presenter Euan McIlwraith tested his fear of heights to help out with some osprey nests in need of attention.

Reporter Claire White went along to try boxing at Aberdeen University. 

We hear about the signs of spring from Christine Thompson the Phenology Volunteer at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh.

Elaine Hopley has become the first woman to row the Atlantic ocean solo. Fiona chats to her about her amazing achievement and what inspired her to do it. 

From one form of rowing to another, we hear about a group that is going to row the John Muir Way. We hear more about the plan from Kenny Maule, Secretary of Dunbar Coastal Rowing Club.

If your little ones love getting muddy then the Muddy Trials will be perfect for them. We hear more about the event from organiser Adity Craufurd.

Reporter Claire White went on an unusual trail around Glasgow looking at the buildings that have been turned into murals. 

Robbie Griffith has become a viral sensation with his parkour take on the opening scene from Trainspotting. We speak to Robbie about his love of parkour and find out more about the psychology of risk from David Waddell, Performance Coach and Sports Psychologist.

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