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: Giant Lanterns, Christmas Trees and Strictly Come Dancing

Giant Lanterns, Christmas Trees and Strictly Come Dancing

BBC Radio Scotland - Out for the Weekend, Giant Lanterns, Christmas Trees and Strictly Come Dancing

Nicola Meighan takes a crash course in ballroom dancing ahead of the Strictly finals.

Nicola Meighan takes a crash course in ballroom dancing ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing finals. Plus, we share some top tips for choosing the perfect Christmas tree.

From 2pm...

Nicola chats to The Overtones about their UK Christmas tour. 

Reporter Frankie Vaughan dusts off her crafting skills at a festive stocking sewing workshop.

Tree expert Marcus Eyles serves up his top tips for choosing the perfect Christmas tree.

And Nicola takes a crash course in ballroom dancing ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing finals.

From 3pm…

We’re joined by Ruth Fisher of Edinburgh’s Christmas to hear about their 24 Doors of Advent initiative.

Producer Emily Esson gets her skates on for a roller disco coming to Inverness.

Lizzy O’Donnell chats to musician and presenter Owen Gunnell as he warms up for the RSNO Children’s Classic Concerts this weekend.

And reporter Catrina Rose explores the Giant Lanterns at Edinburgh Zoo.

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