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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 30^th Mar 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Apr 2009, 20:30 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Why do bear statues adorn the gates of Traquair House? Mark Stephens travels to Innerleithen to find out, plus he uncovers the story of philanthropist and miller Alexander Brodie.

Past Lives

Series 12

Episode 1

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 23^rd Feb 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Sun 1^st Mar 2009, 15:05 on BBC Radio Shetland

Mark Stephen uncovers the hidden gems of Scotland's past.

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Series 12

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 2^nd Mar 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Sat 7^th Mar 2009, 20:30 on BBC Radio Shetland

Mark Stephen delves into a Victorian mountain murder and goes in search of a fort said to have been a sanctuary for Robert the Bruce.

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Series 12

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Mar 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Sat 14^th Mar 2009, 20:30 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Mark Stephen travels to Upper and Lower Largo in Fife to learn about Alexander Selkirk, the possible inspiration for Robinson Crusoe, and sea captain Sir Andrew Wood.

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Series 12

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 16^th Mar 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Sat 21^st Mar 2009, 20:30 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Mark Stephen travels to Skye on the trail of the lost diatomite industry, plus he uncovers the story behind the Highland potato famine.

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