A poem to capture the spirit of each competing nation in the 2012 Games. Wednesday Afternoon by Karlo Mila is read by Tongan Elsie Fukofuka. Show more
The population of Inverness has swollen dramatically in recent years. Originally Polish migrants were welcomed with open arms, but competition for jobs has changed the situation. Show more
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Lorraine McIntosh goes on a journey of discovery to uncover the mystery surrounding Mary Campbell, doomed lover of Robert Burns. Show more
Hilarious, surprising, informative documentary about the problem of dog fouling, which is the biggest complaint to most councils. Sheena McDonald explores the disgusting problem. Show more
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Kaye Adams asks how long you have been on an NHS Scotland waiting list. Show more
Tune in for a game of bank holiday bingo with Fred, Karen and our poet-in-residence Mark Thomson, plus Fred talks to the latest person to be ejected from The Voice.
News, comment and discussion on the top stories of the day with John Beattie, who's joined by the news, sports, travel and weather teams.
Join Clare English for a literary treat with new writing and favourite authors. Hilary Mantel discusses Bring Up the Bodies, the highly-anticipated sequel to Wolf Hall. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio Scotland.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, Audrey Gillan travels the Falklands to find out how oil, squid and penguins have transformed the fortunes of the islands.
Roddy Hart sits in for Tom Morton with great music including the best new releases, plus he's joined by Colin Somerville who reviews the latest CD releases. Show more
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Classic Scottish Albums
Year of the Cat by Al Stewart
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Al Stewart's 'Year of the Cat' album took the Hippie Trail mainstream. Davie Scott hears how this escapism resonated with UK listeners mired in strikes and unemployment in 1976. Show more
Breaking news and sport from Scotland, the UK and around the world, plus regular travel and weather updates.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio Scotland.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio Scotland.
Tango in the Attic are in session, showcasing their new album Sellotape, plus new music from Sigur Ros, Jack White, Miaoux Miaoux and The Magnetic North. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio Scotland.
A full roundup of politics at Holyrood and Westminster from a Scottish perspective.
End the day in the company of the song writing masters of country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll.
A selection of the best of the Radio Scotland music repertoire to take you through the night. Show more
Davie Scott celebrates some of Scotland's most iconic rock and roll albums with a look at releases from Teenage Fanclub and Orange Juice. Show more
A selection of the best of the Radio Scotland music repertoire to take you through the night. Show more
