Claire White uncovers the story of Bostock and Wombwell's travelling menagerie and the setting up of Glasgow Zoo.
Elizabeth Quigley explores the remarkable stories behind the facade of The First Minister's official residence, Bute House in Edinburgh.
Ken MacDonald looks at some of the topics the programme got to grips with in 2007, including Combat Stress, Girl Gang Violence and Multiple Sclerosis. Includes Outdoor Conditions. Show more
Author Wole Soyinka makes a poignant return to Biafra, the eastern region of Nigeria that erupted into civil war 40 years ago - a conflict in which he was caught up. Show more
Wigtown in Dumfries and Galloway is a town bristling with second hand bookshops. Traditionally a farming community, now it survives because of the power of the word. Show more
Richard Cadey's diary as he follows the Tartan Army to Paris and witnesses arguably the most famous victory in Scottish football history.
Highlights from this year's show at the Edinburgh Festival.
3/4. A treat for New Year from national treasure Stanley Baxter who hilariously delivers Alex Mitchell's spoof Glasgow court stories from the Daily News. Show more
1/7. Charlie Whelan begins a new series of hooking up with fellow keen anglers by meeting Chris Tarrant on the River Tweed. Show more
1/8. As the party dresses go back in the wardrobe Cathy MacDonald explores what health risks we're prepared to run for the sake of fashion. Show more
Christmas Special: Dean Friedman presents highlights from the first series of Real American Folk. Join him in his Honking Goose studio as he sends us a musical postcard. Show more
Comprehensive coverage of Scottish football including breaking news, interviews, analysis and discussion.
Some of our top sportsmen and sportswomen join John Beattie and Katie Still to look ahead to the sporting New Year.
The latest weather from BBC Radio Scotland.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio Scotland.
A Get It On compilation tape special. Our listeners have dusted down their C60s and picked the soundtrack to their lives. Tune in all this week to hear their choices.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio Scotland.
5/7. What makes a great song? Singer songwriter Norman Blake from Teenage Fanclub joins Janice Forsyth and a studio audience to explain what inspires him.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio Scotland.
Stephen Duffy presents the latest selection of national and international jazz releases peppered with some live music and roundtable guests.
The latest weather from BBC Radio Scotland.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio Scotland.
2/2. The Story of the QE2: Elaine C Smith continues her investigation into the history of the QE2 and discovers more about the ship's colourful career and her legacy back home. Show more
End the day in the company of the song writing masters of country, folk, blues, soul and rock n roll.
1/8. As the party dresses go back in the wardrobe Cathy MacDonald explores what health risks we're prepared to run for the sake of fashion. Show more
BBC Radio Scotland joins Radio 5 Live for news, sport, entertainment and chat to take listeners through the night.
