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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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Louise White

30/06/2017

BBC Radio Scotland - Out for the Weekend, 30/06/2017

Louise White gets some outdoor inspiration from authors David Cooper and Richard Gaston.

Louise White gets some outdoor inspiration from Wild Guide Scotland authors David Cooper and Richard Gaston.

Wild Guide Scotland is a new book looking at the wild hidden places of Scotland and opens the door to allow more people to explore the outdoors. Louise chats to co-authors David Cooper and Richard Gaston about the book. 

The Scottish Game Fair takes place this weekend and Hugo Straker, chair of Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, tells us what we can expect from the weekend. 

Fiona Stalker took a sneak peak around the new Anchor 20 for 20 Trail that is launching in Aberdeen this month.

Fiona Guest from Scotia Seeds is back on the show to talk about her wild flower of the month - Yellow Rattle. 

Family fruit picking is a hot topic at this time of year and Janice Hopper is on the show giving her top tips for good picks!

Sma' Shot Day is one of the biggest festivals of history and heritage in Paisley and David Wallace is on the show to tell us what the festival is about. 

Pet's Corner in Aberdeen's Hazelhead park is re-opening after refurbishment and reporter Emily Esson went to see what's new. 

Claire Kelly is a working mum of three who ran 12 marathons in 12 months in 2016. Now she's upping her challenge and is going to be running 12 marathons in 1 month! She chats to Louise about how she has time to fit it all in.

The new Aberdeen treasure hub is holding a family fun day this Saturday to give people the chance to see behind the scenes of Aberdeen's museums and galleries. Rachel Thibbotumunuwe tells Louise what we can expect.

The Met Office has announced an upgrade to how they're predicting the weather on mountain ranges. John Mitchell chats to Louise about the changes and the importance of checking the forecast.

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