Billy Kay explores the major role played by Scots in the Russia of Peter the Great, including soldiers Patrick Gordon and Tam Dalyell of the Binns and doctor Robert Erskine. Show more
The Janice Forsyth Show
Liz Lochhead on being awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry 2015
1 hour, 55 minutes
on BBC Radio Scotland MW
Cera Impala and The New Prohibition perform live and Liz Lochhead talks about being awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry 2015. Show more
Bryan Burnett plays essential music chosen by listeners. He is looking for favourite floor fillers for the Get It On Christmas party playlist. Show more
Ricky Ross presents the second part of his round-up of his favourite music of 2015 as played on Another Country - a guide to the best Americana and country releases of 2015.
End the day in the company of the songwriting masters of country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll.
BBC Radio Scotland joins BBC Radio 5 live.
