Carl MacDougall examines the inspiration writers, from Sorley MacLean to Denise Mina, have drawn from Scottish landscapes and cities.

Carl MacDougall continues to delve into Scotland's writing history, exploring in this programme the fantastic world of fiction, often calling on Scotland's rich source of folklore.

Carl MacDougall continues his search into Scotland's literary heritage, it's rich source of myths and legends, he goes in search of Scotland's national identity.

Carl MacDougall explores the Scots' perplexity for travel and exile — and how it affected our writers through the ages.

Carl MacDougall continues to examine the history of Scottish writing, in this programme he looks at religion and literature.

Carl MacDougall continues to explore the history of writing in Scotland, focusing on the lost works of Scotland's female writers.

Carl MacDougall continues his exploration of Scotland's historical influences on writing, focusing on Burns and Scots Language.

Carl MacDougall continues to explore the history of Scottish writing and asks in this programme whether it has been enriched by the use of Gaelic, English and Scots.