Landward

Season 45

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

Where to Watch Landward • Season 45

26 Episodes

  • Farming in the time of COVID
    E1
    Farming in the time of COVIDScotland's farming and countryside programme. Dougie Vipond explores the impact of COVID-19 on farming.
  • Berries
    E2
    BerriesDougie Vipond investigates how berry farmers are finding new recruits, while Euan is wildlife-watching in lockdown. Anne is rescued by extremely well-trained dogs, and Arlene reveals her favourite beach.
  • Rural Delivery
    E3
    Rural DeliveryDougie Vipond investigates how rural businesses are transforming to become delivery services, while Anne tries out the fast-growing sport of canicross, running with help from your dog. Plus viewer video dairies about how life is continuing around the countryside, and the campaign to plant one million trees to protect salmon.
  • The Milk Industry in Lockdown
    E4
    The Milk Industry in LockdownLandward explores how planting nettles on the island of Lewis creates the perfect habitat for a rare bird: the corncrake. Dougie investigates how the milk industry has been hit hard by lockdown, a young crofter sends a dispatch from the Fair Isle, and there is a look at the long-term impact of flooding.
  • Lockdown Fishing
    E5
    Lockdown FishingEuan learns about a striking new discovery at the Calanais stone circle on Lewis, Anne finds out about the transformation of the River Kelvin and Arlene meets some red kites. Meanwhile, Dougie finds out how the fishing industry has been hit by lockdown.
  • Eels
    E6
    EelsEuan explores the myth and legend surrounding our common garden birds, while Anne meets the man who fought for his remote village to be connected by road. Meanwhile, Arlene finds out about the incredible life cycle of the eel, while Dougie learns how rural tourist businesses hope to fight back after lockdown.
  • Arrochar
    E7
    ArrocharDougie visits his favourite local Loch, while Euan explores all the hues of yellow in the spring countryside. Meanwhile, Arlene finds out about the team of conservationists who moved in together so they could carry on their work. Plus, the traditional flour mill that has ground to a halt.
  • Air Ambulance
    E8
    Air AmbulanceDougie Vipond and Nick Nairn are in their own kitchens cooking with fantastic Scottish produce, while Euan finds out how you can research the history of your own area using historic maps. Meanwhile, Anne investigates how lockdown has impacted the National Trust for Scotland. Plus a look at the important work of the Air Ambulance.
  • Outdoor Access Code
    E9
    Outdoor Access CodeDougie and Nick are in their kitchens cooking with fantastic Scottish produce; Euan delves into the history of his beloved vintage Land Rover; Arlene explores the River Tweed; Anne investigates how to responsibly access to our countryside in the 'new normal'; and a day in the life of farmer and comedian Jim Smith.
  • Highland No Show
    E10
    Highland No ShowThis week, Landward celebrates the Royal Highland Show. Although cancelled this year, Dougie charts its incredible 180-year history, and Arlene hears from show regulars at home.
  • Raptor History
    E11
    Raptor HistoryDougie and Nick are in their kitchens cooking with fantastic Scottish produce, Euan reflects on how the bird of prey population has changed over the time he has been reporting, and Arlene investigates the impact of Covid-19 on the traditional common riding festivals.
  • Holiday Time
    E12
    Holiday TimeA summer special packed full of seasonal stories. Arlene learns about the history of Scots-Italian ice cream families, Greg introduces useful summer plants, and Euan asks whether lockdown and less mowing has benefited pollinators? Meanwhile, Anne catches up with one of the first viewers who sent in a lockdown video update, and Dougie speaks to Landward theme tune composer and founder of #covidceilidh, Duncan Chisholm.
  • Benn Eighe
    E13
    Benn EigheDougie Vipond is in the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve and we find out what has changed in rural areas since lockdown.
  • Harvest 2020
    E14
    Harvest 2020In a seasonal special, the Landward team celebrate one of the busiest and most exciting times in the countryside calendar: the harvest.
  • Puppy
    E15
    PuppyWe meet Dougie's new puppy Jessie in Aberdeenshire. He finds out about responsible dog ownership, while Arlene investigates the growing litter problem in the Scottish countryside.
  • Pressure on the NC 500
    E16
    Pressure on the NC 500Dougie Vipond is in Perthshire walking an old drove road, while Anne investigates the problems with campervans on rural roads. And Arlene meets a couple producing Scottish rum.
  • Lake of Menteith Fishing
    E17
    Lake of Menteith FishingDougie and Nick fish for rainbow trout on the Lake of Menteith, while Anne investigates adapting our landscape for climate change. And there is a look at why wasps are vital to our ecosystem.
  • Whale Trail
    E18
    Whale TrailThis week from Ardnamurchan point, Dougie's on the Whale Trail. He also investigates an uncertain future for upland sheep producers. And Anne discovers Scotland's Tree of the Year.
  • Deer Rut
    E19
    Deer RutIn this autumn special, Dougie is in the Cairngorms hoping to see the annual red deer rut. Meanwhile, Euan celebrates the colour red in our landscape and Arlene is picking acorns.
  • Remembrance
    E20
    RemembranceMarking the Remembrance commemorations, Dougie Vipond is in Kingussie to find out about the lost soldiers of the Indian Army. Anne Lundon uncovers a remarkable escape story in Ballachulish.
  • Hare Coursing
    E21
    Hare CoursingDougie visits the Abriachan Forest by Loch Ness, one of the first community woodlands in Scotland. And Euan investigates the increase in illegal hare coursing.
  • Islands Special
    E22
    Islands SpecialIn this island special, Dougie is on the Isle of Rum to see eco homes built for new families. Meanwhile, Anne investigates Roan Island's medical experiments and Arlene meets some Luing cattle.
  • St Abbs Seals
    E23
    St Abbs SealsThis week Dougie is at St Abbs to see the seals and their cubs. Euan investigates problems with open water salmon farms and Arlene discovers Lesley Riddoch's passion for hutting.
  • Winter Season
    E24
    Winter SeasonDougie finds out how our mountain resorts are preparing for the winter season. Arlene meets the Argyll community rewilding their sea loch and Euan investigates beef labelling.
  • Gordon Castle
    E25
    Gordon CastleDougie visits the ancestral home of his new Gordon Setter puppy, Gordon Castle in Moray, to find out about the history of the breed. Arlene joins the grooms training to care for race horses. And Professor Hayden Lorimer returns to rediscover another lost construction in the landscape, an observatory hidden in the woods.
  • Review of the Year 2020
    E26
    Review of the Year 2020Dougie explores the Christmas traditions of old, plus the team's highlights from the year, including Euan and his vintage tractor, Anne's stunning favourite beach on Lewis, and Arlene exploring how to make the countryside accessible to all. And the amateur film-makers who kept Landward on air throughout lockdown.

 

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