Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major head on a journey across Scotland to find out the issues that matter to Scottish communities as the country gets ready to go to the polls. Show more
Second of a two-part special as Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major head on a journey across Scotland to find out the issues that matter to Scottish communities. Show more
Ian Hamilton and Major spend time in the Fife town of Cupar. A traditional market town, Cupar now has ambitions to be a digital town, and Ian finds out from the locals what this means. Show more
The final episode in this series sees Ian and Major head to Fort William, the biggest town in the Highlands, and the UK’s self-styled outdoor capital. Show more
Ian and Major head to Angus and the town of Arbroath, a fine red sandstone town which nestles around its historic abbey. Show more
Ian and Major head to Shotts in North Lanarkshire, a town down on its luck. Show more
Ian and Major head to Stornoway, capital of the Western Isles. With plans for a big new harbour to attract cruise ships and more business investment, Stornoway is looking to the future. Show more
Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major are off to Annan in Dumfries and Galloway. With its important industrial history, how is Annan adapting to the modern world? Show more
My Kind of Town
Ardrossan
27 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland
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Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major are off to Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, the coastal town and ferry port known as the gateway to wealthy Arran. Show more
Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major are off to Blairgowrie and Rattray in Perthshire. He asks those who live in the town how they feel about the place and what its future might hold. Show more
Ian Hamilton finds out about Cumnock's ambition to become Scotland’s first green town by running its own hi-tech renewable energy system and making use of digital and smart technologies. Show more
Ian and Major’s next stop is Hawick, a town with proud traditions and nestled in the Borders. Ian joins a battle re-enactment, learns about weaving and plays some rugby. Show more
Ian and Major head to Kirkcudbright, also known as Scotland’s Art Town. Show more
Ian and Major head to the once-popular seaside resort of Girvan to find out how much it has changed. Show more
Ian Hamilton and Major visit Larkhall, a town built on mining and traditional industries. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Ian explores how the town has changed over the years. Show more
Ian and Major head to Wick, a royal burgh in Caithness and once a vast herring port. The town is now trying to maximise tourism from its location on the North Coast 500. Show more
Ian and Major visit Stromness, the second largest town in Orkney. Show more