Original version

BBC Radio Shetland

Out for the Weekend

Children's: Activities

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

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.

BBC Radio Scotland FM

BBC Radio Scotland Extra

BBC Radio Orkney

Out for the Weekend: Pint of Science, Axe Throwing, Punch and Judy

Pint of Science, Axe Throwing, Punch and Judy

BBC Radio Scotland - Out for the Weekend, Pint of Science, Axe Throwing, Punch and Judy

Nicola hears all about why science is coming to a pub near you.

The Pint of Science festival is getting scientists out of the lab and into a pub near you. We hear about what events are happening across the country.

If you think of scientists as wearing white coats and beavering away in labs, think again! The Pint of Science festival is getting scientists out of the lab and into a pub near you. We hear about what events are happening across the country.  

They are a big part of childhood memories of the seaside, and a new exhibition about Punch and Judy is in residence at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum. Emily Esson went along to find out more about the mischievous puppets. 

Nicola chats to the man who’s been involved in over 750 search and rescue missions.
 
It’s Bookbug Week Scotland, and Nicola sat in on a storytelling session that aims to get grandparents reading to their grandchildren. 

The weather is heating up, and people across Scotland are dusting off the barbecues for the summer. Out for the Weekend foodie, Frankie Vaughan, is on hand with her top barbecue tips.

Nicola tries her hand at the mindful art of fly fishing.

Taking inspiration from Game of Thrones, Karen MacKenzie has a go at axe throwing in Glasgow. 

And it’s that time of year once again! We chat to two people about how to have the best ever Eurovision Song Contest party.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Out for the Weekend

Pint of Science, Axe Throwing, Punch and Judy

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio Shetland

About BBC Radio Scotland