Out of Doors

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Out of Doors: Geology, Beachcombing and Jock Tamson's Gairden

Geology, Beachcombing and Jock Tamson's Gairden

BBC Radio Scotland - Out of Doors, Geology, Beachcombing and Jock Tamson's Gairden

Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoors.

Mark’s equine senses are triggered when he meets up with author Catherine Munro to find out about the fascinating history of the Shetland Pony.

Rachel meets Louise Roger from Historic Environment Scotland, where a team from the Boarhills in Fife, have lovingly restored a Doocot which will be open to the public for Doors Open Day this weekend.

Mark heads to Footdee to meet Ian Hay, project manager at East Grampian Coastal Partnership, to find out more about a new map of the area called Discover Maps.

An effort to make the Affric Kintail Way more person-friendly, is nearing completion. Producer Phil meets up project manager Jim McAuley to find out more about the work involved.

Rachel meets ecologist Stephen Corcoran at the Inch Marshes Nature Reserve in the Highlands to try and spot the endangered Northern Damselfly. 

Excitement rocks Scotland’s Geology scene- as the Scottish Fossil Code is rereleased. We are joined by palaeontologist Dr Elsa Panciroli for a chat about the Fossil Code, and the women that continue to make waves in palaeontology.

Tucked away next to Duddingston Loch sits Jock Tamson’s Gairden, a community garden with a lovely story, and a name to match. Mark is welcomed by the Gairden team, Manager Lizz Spence and Trustee Marion Findlay. 

Rachel heads out for a spot of beachcombing with Louise Stocker at Anstruther beach, to hear a bit about how she got into this popular hobby.

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