Landward

Season 40

Scotland's farming and countryside programme focusing on the issues affecting the community

Where to Watch Landward • Season 40

26 Episodes

  • Offal
    E1
    OffalDougie takes to the sky to count red deer. Euan McIlwraith investigates the arguments for the reintroduction of a stunning large cat - the lynx. The Landward Food Van is on the road again cooking up tasty treats for the folk of Inverness.
  • Smugglers Trail
    E2
    Smugglers TrailDougie takes a trip down the new 'Smugglers' Trail', Sarah finds out how Perth became the centre of the international cattle trade, Euan finds out about the renewable project that will transform a village.
  • Kale
    E3
    KaleDougie Vipond tastes the Scottish superfood taking the health food market by storm. Sarah Mack meets the animal therapist who treats sheepdogs. Landward tales a look at the cattle from the French Pyrenees now residing in Moray. Plus Nick Nairn cooks up some superfood treats for the folk of Inverness in the Landward food van.
  • Pentland Firth
    E4
    Pentland FirthThe team head to Caithness and the tempestuous waters of the Pentland Firth. Euan visits the uninhabited island of Stroma, Sarah tries to catch a glimpse of an orca and Dougie looks at efforts to harness the power of the tides.
  • Copper Stills
    E5
    Copper StillsEuan McIlwraith goes to meet the copper still makers with a three-year waiting list, Dougie Vipond ventures into Scotland's temperate rainforest to look at lichen and Sarah Mack meets the folk bringing new life to a very old mill.
  • North Coast 500
    E6
    North Coast 500Dougie Vipond takes a drive along the North Coast 500 - Scotland's answer to Route 66, Sarah Mack visits the Scottish castle where Monty Python was filmed and Euan McIlwraith investigates how consumers can help Scottish dairy farmers.
  • Bioblitz
    E7
    BioblitzThe Landward Food Van is back on road: can Nick and Dougie persuade the good folk of Aberdeen to try their nettle risotto? Sarah Mack goes on a 'bioblitz' - a three hour race to identify as much wildlife as possible, and Euan McIlwraith investigates the controversial topic of land reform as we meet the community who bought their own island.
  • Fintray
    E8
    FintrayThe Landward Food Van hits Aberdeen and tries to reignite the locals' passion for kippers. Sarah visits one of hundreds of farms opening their doors to visitors on 'Open Farm Sunday', Euan joins motorists from across the country as they descend on the village of Fintray to take part in a classic hill climb race, and Dougie gets up close and personal to the creatures some folk love to hate - bats.
  • Hen Harriers
    E9
    Hen HarriersDougie goes underwater with wildlife photographer Doug Allan to explore the wild west coast, Sarah joins a horse lover taking her time to travel to the Royal Highland Show, Euan meets the best-protected hen harriers in Scotland, and we follow a young GP on her rounds in her Highland practice. Can Nick and Dougie tempt the people of Aberdeen with some tasty venison?
  • Royal Highland Show 2015 Friday
    E10
    Royal Highland Show 2015 FridayLandward comes live from the Royal Highland Show. Featuring the finest livestock in the land, the event is the highlight of the rural calendar.
  • Royal Highland Show 2015 Sunday
    E11
    Royal Highland Show 2015 SundayLandward comes live from the Royal Highland Show. The event is the highlight of the rural calendar, from the finest livestock in the land, to the prettiest ponies and the tastiest produce, the best of rural Scotland is on show and all the team will be there force to bring the buzz of the show right to your screen.
  • Prawn Wars
    E12
    Prawn WarsScotland's west coast is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world - but it's also a place of work. Dougie Vipond follows the creelers, trawlermen and scallop dredgers who battle to make a living from these stunning waters.
  • Borders Railway
    E13
    Borders RailwayLandward returns for its Autumn series, with the best stories from the Scottish countryside. As the new railway opens up the Borders to more visitors, the team explore the region. Dougie visits the forest and gardens that inspired Sir Walter Scott, Euan witnesses the excitement of hound trailing - fell racing for dogs - and Sarah visits an award-winning beef farm in the middle of calving.
  • Best Bike Road
    E14
    Best Bike RoadThis week Landward is on the go as Dougie takes to the tarmac on a Triumph Bonneville in search of Scotland's best biking road, while Euan lets off steam with some very special trains. Also, Sarah visits a stunning restored walled garden and Dougie finds out why now is a good time to eat Scottish lamb.
  • Orkney Cattle
    E15
    Orkney CattleDougie roars down the stunning west coast roads from Sutherland to Wester Ross. Sarah follows a herd of Orkney cattle on a ferry journey to market on the mainland. And Euan joins the cast and crew on the set of the remake of Whisky Galore.
  • Outer Hebrides
    E16
    Outer HebridesDougie and Sarah explore the islands of Barra, Eriskay, South and North Uist. While Sarah enjoys a spectacular landing at Barra Airport, Dougie meets the hardy sailors sheltering in Lochmaddy's new marina.
  • Beetroot and Chocolate
    E17
    Beetroot and ChocolateDougie and Nick are back in the food van, persuading the people of Ayr that there's more to beetroot than can be found in a pickle jar. Sarah is visiting the most northerly chocolate producer in the UK, and Dougie takes in the stunning scenery of Sutherland and Wester Ross from the saddle of a Triumph Bonneville.
  • Islands of Loch Maree
    E18
    Islands of Loch MareeDougie meets the chef creating delicious meals from food destined for the bin. Euan investigates the ongoing controversy over genetically modified food. And Sarah visits a young couple trying to make a living as crofters.
  • Marine Protection
    E19
    Marine ProtectionDougie looks at the impact on fishermen of new measures to protect the marine environment. Sarah helps out at a farmers market, and Nick cooks creel-caught langoustine in the Landward street food van.
  • Hare Count
    E20
    Hare CountThis week Euan heads into the hills to count Mountain Hare. Dougie investigates why some beef cattle may be losing weight, and Nick cooks up a cheesy feast in the Landward food van.
  • Land Reform
    E21
    Land ReformIn this special edition, the team tackles land reform and hears from those who may be affected. Dougie Vipond visits a small community group in Mull, and Euan McIlwraith meets the Duke of Buccleuch, the country's largest landowner.
  • Frightened Anglers
    E22
    Frightened AnglersDougie Vipond visits anglers fearing for their hobby, Euan McIlwraith counts tens of thousands of geese in Montrose, and Sarah Mack joins an all-woman shooting club.
  • Fossil Footprints
    E23
    Fossil FootprintsDougie meets the fossil hunters and their amazing new discovery. Sarah inspects winter crops from the air, and Euan examines what land reform may mean for farm tenants.
  • Footpath Fix
    E24
    Footpath FixLandward prepares for winter as Dougie helps out with some footpath maintenance in the hills of Skye. Sarah joins a mountain rescue training exercise, and Euan helps prepare a ski resort for the new season.
  • 2015 Highlights
    E25
    2015 HighlightsIn the final programme of the year, Dougie and the team get together to pick their highlights from a year spent travelling the length and breadth of the Scottish countryside.
  • The Great Scottish Flood
    E26
    The Great Scottish FloodDougie Vipond and the team meet the homeowners, landowners and farmers who bore the brunt of this winter's extreme flooding - and ask what we can do to protect ourselves from such dramatic damage ever again.

 

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