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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: Neil Oliver, Red Squirrels and Glasgow Necropolis

Neil Oliver, Red Squirrels and Glasgow Necropolis

BBC Radio Scotland - Out for the Weekend, Neil Oliver, Red Squirrels and Glasgow Necropolis

Fiona Stalker chats with author and historian Neil Oliver.

Fiona chats with historian Neil Oliver on his home turf in Stirling to discover the places from history that made the British Isles. 

The Dundee Neon Festival is back and this year they examine the impact of growing up in a digital generation. 

Aberdeen has been named as Best City at the RHS Britain in Bloom awards, so Fiona took a turn around one of the cities many parks with council gardener Danny Shand. 

Craigmillar Castle is putting the Spotlight on Mary this weekend with a special light show event focusing on Mary Queen of Scots and her time at the castle. 

Red squirrels are adored in Scotland for their cute and cheeky ways, but what can we do to help them thrive? Author of The Red Squirrel Book Jane Russ and conservationist Roy Dennis have lots of tips and ideas.
 
If you’re looking for something spooky to do this weekend then a tour around the Glasgow Necropolis might be called for. 

With bonfire night just around the corner we get some tips on how to get the whole family involved with lighting the fire. 

And if you’re heading into the hills this weekend, Heather Morning from Mountaineering Scotland has lots of advice for staying safe.

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