Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

Documentary that tells the story of the inspiring, thriving, Scottish village of Inverie on the Knoydart peninsula. Twenty-five years ago, the local community pulled together to buy the land from private owners, securing its future for them and the many who travel there. At the heart of the village is the community-owned pub, The Old Forge. But for those who wish to visit, it's a 30-mile, three-day trek through three munros, or a ferry from the mainland. In the summer months, only around five people a day take the high road to get there, for the incomparable hike and views. They well and truly deserve their pint when they arrive! We follow friends Ally and Glynis as they take on the treacherous journey to Scotland's remotest pub, interwoven with stories from some of the residents of this magical peninsula. One of them, Will, visited for a weekend 13 years ago and never left, such is the draw of this place that is known as Scotland’s last great wilderness.

Twenty years on from her triumphant Pop Idol win, household name Michelle McManus reflects on her rollercoaster life and career, from Baillieston barmaid to record-breaking chart-topper with number one hit All This Time. Along the way, Michelle revisits iconic TV talent moments where Scottish stars captured the hearts of the nation on shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice. Joined by high profile friends including Robbie Williams, TV presenter Kate Thornton and Susan Boyle, Michelle delves into the phenomenon of the TV talent show and reveals her never-before-told story, from the fat-shaming she received in the media to reinventing herself, finding love and releasing new music at Christmas 2024. Brimming with nostalgia from Britain’s best-loved shows over the past 20 years, and featuring songs we all love to sing along to, this documentary checks in with Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice winners Jai McDowell and Stevie McCrorie, as well as The X Factor’s Shereen Cutkelvin and Nicholas McDonald, to find out where they are now.

A live performance from globally renowned and critically acclaimed Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy, filmed in London in 2023.

Winston receives wounding news about his remaining leg. Meanwhile, Isa struggles with her new cleaning job at the undertaker’s, and Tam pushes his skinflintishness to new depths.

Every ounce of Scottish football, from the top of the pile to the dogfights. It means everything, it means nothing, and this is what it looks like from the terrace.

Judith Ralston and Grado are on the road exploring the often-overlooked Scottish Borders. They sample delights in the coastal town of Eyemouth, including a stay in a mansion built for a notorious smuggler. They travel to Kelso for some R&R in a beautifully restored 12th-century manor, before heading to Newcastleton to check out the local agricultural show and stay in an off-grid alpine chalet.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.

Highlights from the afternoon's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.

In the aftermath of a storm, Para Handy and his hapless crew rescue a drifting boat, intending to claim salvage. However, the abandoned vessel contains a very nasty surprise.

A spot of engine trouble sees the luckless crew marooned in a small island village, where Para tangles with the drunken town bully and indulges in a spot of matchmaking.

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland. Meanwhile, daughter Cathy's family counselling session descends into chaos, and Buster and Dermot run into trouble with a circus lion. The only person having a good day is neighbour Winnie: thanks to his new medication, her husband Jackos's libido is back. But while Winnie delights in reminiscing about her former bedroom antics, Agnes is shocked to discover that orgasms actually exist.

A big meaty haggis for the neighbours and a tiny vegetarian one for Gordon are on the menu for Burns Night. Cathy and Colin, Ian and Gordon arrive to celebrate with Eric and Beth. To Eric's surprise, Christine turns up. She is back early from visiting her daughter Sophie, and is full of complaints about the journey. Sophie's partner has clearly failed to impress. With news that Beth has freshened up the wee downstairs toilet, a viewing is a must. Cathy and Colin educate Gordon about the niceties of a Burns Supper - basically everyone gets hammered.

After shooting to global fame with Wellerman, ‘sea shanty guy’ Nathan Evans is back and trying to forge a career for himself in the pop world - but is he just a one-hit wonder.

Scottish art-pop legends Franz Ferdinand return with their hugely anticipated sixth studio album, The Human Fear. Returning to The Quay Session for a special stripped-back set, the band perform three tracks from the album, including Audacious, Night or Day and Bar Lonely.

Graeme ‘Nash’ Latto was a prolific tattoo artist in Dundee from the late 1970s until his passing in 2006. Now, his son Gary is on a mission to photograph and collect stories from as many of his dad’s former clients as possible as a way to not only preserve the art, but also reconnect with his dad after all this time.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.

Highlights from the day's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.

How Steve Archibald made the leap from part-time football at Clyde and working as a car mechanic to star striker at Barcelona.

A look back at the music and news stories making the headlines in 1982, the year of the 20p piece and when Channel 4 exploded onto our TV screens. In sport, Scotland brought home 26 medals from the Commonwealth Games, and Jocky Wilson became the World Darts champion. The Pope undertook an extensive tour of the UK and conducted an open-air mass in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park. It was the year when trouble erupted over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, The Jam and Madness were riding high in the charts, and an extraterrestrial alien three million light years from home became the movie star of the year.

Kirsty Wark explores the 1980s and 90s, when legislative leaps enshrined new rights for women. But with sexism rife, women had to fight to make the promise of equality a reality.

Winston receives wounding news about his remaining leg. Meanwhile, Isa struggles with her new cleaning job at the undertaker’s, and Tam pushes his skinflintishness to new depths.

Another chance to see some of the best bits from comedy sketch show Chewin' the Fat.

Martin Geissler brings you all the main issues from the world of politics and beyond. Big interviews, discussion and analysis on the stories that matter to Scotland.

Criminologist Professor David Wilson takes a close look at fraud and the people who commit it. Are they charismatic schemers, or dangerous liars? And what does it take lead this chameleon-like existence.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Nick and Derek get some bad news, putting plans for taking over the family farm into sharp focus in Dumfries and Galloway. They are losing 300 acres of leased grazing land to forestry, and with concerns over when dad Derek might retire, Nick sets out a timeline for his succession. On Papa Westray, new farmers Paul and Mel are in the midst of their first big lambing season. With the addition of new baby Oak, it’s a family affair. Ten-year-old Jakey does the morning rounds, checking for new lambs, and spots a ewe in trouble - Paul has to call on his farming neighbours for help. At Hillhead Farm near Glasgow, Ben and Matt Imrie are tackling the wedding and events site infrastructure. The race is on to make it a marketable venue ahead of the first event of the season in six weeks' time. Their dad, John, has another pre-op for his hip replacement, and he and Antoinette hope he receives the news he is desperately waiting for.

Carole Baxter and Brian Cunningham review how Beechgrove Garden has survived the winter - what damage did the storms cause, and what plants were lost to January's cold snap.

The Landward team return for the new spring series, digging deep into the issues and stories from Scotland’s countryside. As lambing season gets under way, Dougie lends a hand at Orchardton Farm in Ayrshire. He finds out how sheep breeds give birth at different times throughout the lambing period, starting in February and finishing in May. During this busy time of year in agriculture, Anne is learning about a safety campaign urging farmers to always wear a helmet when using quad bikes. She also meets an Arran farmer who survived a life-threatening accident in a remote area. We catch up and take the tour with Cammy as he settles into his new farm in Ayrshire. In Wigtonshire, Rosie meets an artistic farmer whose favourite subjects are her Belted Galloways. And Arlene visits a Fife farm that has opened its doors to allow access and accommodation to all.

Travelling across Shetland, Ben Fogle meets people whose lives are rooted to these islands’ history and visits a tiny church with big ideas.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

An intimate insight into the difficulties faced by a tight-knit family business in the Scottish Highlands. Jamie and his sister Jean run the roadside recovery company their parents began in 1973, rescuing stranded motorists from some of the wildest landscapes and challenging roads in Britain. During the busiest month of the winter, they strive day and night to rescue everything from sports cars to 42-ton trucks. It’s tough work, but they take great pride in seeing people safely on their way.

An 85-year-old man from Edinburgh has been trapped under his own floorboards for three days and is in need of rescue.

Consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon Rohit Gohil and consultant opthalmic surgeon Rob Peden are two of NHS Lothian’s leading specialists when it comes to complex cases involving the eye. Their next patient, 55-year-old pharmacy assistant Theresa, requires a rare procedure to correct both of her eyes, which are bulging so far out of their sockets that she is at risk of losing her sight. Meanwhile, in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh's centre for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer, consultant gynaecologist Nidal Ghaoui has developed a way to double the overall survival rate of his patients. Along with Professor Stephen Wigmore and consultant Chinnappa Reddy, they examine their patient, retired civil servant Wendy, with much more confidence in their ability to find and remove any visible signs of cancer. But their greatest challenge is to find and remove tumours so small they don’t appear on the scans, as leaving any visual disease behind will threaten Wendy’s chances of survival.

Alex gets a shock when a paranoid Lenny begins pushing away those closest to him. After a disastrous play date, Bob is forced to confront reality regarding Kenzie’s behaviour, and Eddie jumps into action when some collection money goes missing.

Judith Ralston and Grado sample Scotland’s south coast in Dumfries and Galloway. The adventure starts at the historic Caerlaverock Estate, where Grado enjoys an overnight in a treehouse. They experience majestic birds of prey on the Galloway Red Kite Trail, and spend the night in coastal glamping domes. Their final stop takes them to Portpatrick, where they stay in the Edwardian luxury of Dunskey Castle.

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Another chance to see some of the best bits from comedy sketch show Chewin' the Fat.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Live coverage of Germany v Scotland in the Women's Nations League.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

How a prison worker who smuggled contraband into jail for her lover led to police uncovering the biggest prison smuggling conspiracy in UK history. Also, the race against time to find the person responsible for a chilling stabbing of a homeless man on the streets of London.

In Fife, it’s harvest time for Andy and Jo as they finally reap what they have sown. It has been a challenging year, and now it's time to discover just what last winter's wet weather might have cost them. With tensions about taking over the family farm subsiding, Nick and Holly are diversifying with a new cattle venture in Dumfries and Galloway. The whole family take their best easy-care sheep to auction in Carlisle. The Bakers are expanding their farm on Papa Westray and take delivery of a milking cow and calf to add to their ever-growing family.

A toddler in Ayr suffers a seizure in front of his frightened parents and is in urgent need of care. The ambulance crew need a plan that gets him to hospital and allows them to reduce the risk of a repeat incident on the journey. Meanwhile, paramedics in Glasgow arrive at the scene of a fire as firemen attend to the victim's burns. A cigarette has set fire to the man's bed, and the light of the ambulance reveals the full extent of his burns. A farm worker in the Borders has just recovered from knee surgery when the worst happens - a single ‘pop’, and his knee is injured again. An ambulance crew are on the scene to help with the pain and return the man to hospital.

A radical new plan to help curb Scotland’s drugs crisis – the country has the worst death rate in Europe. Will a new centre where people can inject illegal drugs under medical supervision actually save lives? Reporter Chris Clements gains unprecedented access to the setting-up of the UK’s first drug consumption room. He meets the people behind it, locals who are against it and those it aims to help.

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Sketch series set in a strangely familiar fictional Scottish town packed with comedy characters. The final episode of the current series features a frank exchange of views between two Burnistoun MSPs. There's a distinct absence of females when the best pub in Burnistoun holds a ladies' night. And when a world-famous clothes designer holds a fashion parade in Burnistoun, he makes imaginative use of some unlikely local accessories. Meanwhile, wannabe pop star Kelly McGlade is sick of sharing the limelight and fires her bandmates to go solo. Plus there's a few home truths as the Burnistoun residents debate the finer points of 'acceptable patter'.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

After reading his tea leaves, Dougie predicts doom and disaster for those on board the Vital Spark. Para dismisses his predictions until, one by one, the omens start coming true.

Threatened by the march of modern technology, it takes all of Para’s cunning, plus the help of a large beached whale, to keep him and his disaster-prone crew in steady employment.

Facing deportation to the UK, it seems inevitable that Elliot will fall into the hands of British cops who have put together an extensive case of his crimes. Once again, though, he has other ideas. After four years of travelling the world spending fraudulently accrued money, he continues to be chased by investigators and cops. In truth, the one thing Elliot desires as much as freedom is a settled life. But even when he thinks he’s found it, with a new home and friends, there is no escape from his trail of lies and deception. Eventually, with his life unravelling, his spending becoming chaotic and a growing resentment for the fraud that has funded his lifestyle, justice catches up with Elliot.

Chi Zhang is Scotland’s leading Chinese calligrapher and painter. In his Chinese brush paintings of the Scottish landscape, he represents the essence of his surroundings rather than aiming for a naturalistic depiction. Using traditional Chinese materials and techniques, Chi exploits the rich effects created by the interaction of brush, ink, water and paper to depict local landmark Arthur’s Seat in the city of Edinburgh, where he lives and works.

Gillian's response is less than lukewarm when her daughter unexpectedly turns up. Meanwhile, a stressed Carly gets help from Dean with a looming job application, and a confrontation leads to Lydia establishing a plan of action.

Jules and Greg take the plunge into the Isle of Skye’s dramatic rock pools and waterfalls.

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Criminologist David Wilson examines Scotland’s dark history with spree and mass killings and tries to find motives behind these truly heinous and unprovoked attacks.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

After a phone is left behind at the scene of a minor car crash in Cardiff, police go on to unravel a huge drugs conspiracy. And we go into the Crimewatch archives to see how the cold-hearted killer of Tati Rogers was eventually caught thanks to an elaborate double bluff set by the police in Wrexham.

Brian and Lizzie launch a competition between Beechgrove presenters to see who can create the most successful vegetable plot of the season. Lizzie plans and plants the veg border that she will have judged at the end of the series. She also revisits the potager garden that she planted last year. A potager garden is one that is both attractive and productive, and Lizzie reviews what worked last year and what needs to be done to the area this season. Brian explains how to start and make your own compost, a great way to garden sustainably while also keeping costs down. Another way to help the ecosystem in your garden is to use fallen branches and cuttings to build a deadwood hedge. These hedges create a great habitat for many kinds of wildlife in your garden, from pollinators to hedgehogs, and Brian and Lizzie demonstrate how to make one on your own plot. The pair also start one of the year’s big Beechgrove projects: a sitooterie. A sitooterie is somewhere to sit outside, and for many gardeners, creating a great area to enjoy a summer’s evening is exactly what they want from their plot.

The team are in the Borders for a special episode. Dougie explores the border itself, stopping off at the town that has changed hands between the Scots and English no less than 13 times. He also visits the field that was won for Scotland in a primitive rugby game. Cammy finds out about the hardy sheep breed that made the area wealthy and is named after the local hills. Meanwhile, Anne discovers what it takes to keep rural retailers alive, and Arlene is at the grand house with a complicated history and that is now coming to terms with its past.

Baby fever hits the Brown household as a pregnant Maria prepares for motherhood, and Agnes is keen to give her new daughter-in-law her unique brand of advice about raising children. Maria is grateful when Agnes offers to look after the robot baby she has brought home from her prenatal class, but it turns out that Mrs Brown's babysitting techniques are not exactly orthodox. And Maria has some exciting news for the Brown family.

Eric is in agony. His rear end is very tender and so he is recuperating face down on the sofa. Cathy and Colin arrive full of sympathy and bearing presents, including a bottle of wine. As Cathy sips a glass of it, Colin recounts the ins and outs of his own prostate check, making Eric feel even worse. Christine turns up scolding Beth for forgetting to take her shopping, but is stopped mid-stream by seeing Eric. He is forced to explain - he had a colonoscopy and the camera somehow tore the lining of his rectum. When talk turns to whether or not he has been able to go to the toilet yet, Eric tries to get rid of his unwanted guests. He suggests Colin and Cathy take Christine to the supermarket. They cry off - they have been drinking - but insist they have time for another before they meet their friends, a bailiff and his wife, for dinner.

A toddler in Ayr suffers a seizure in front of his frightened parents and is in urgent need of care. The ambulance crew need a plan that gets him to hospital and allows them to reduce the risk of a repeat incident on the journey. Meanwhile, paramedics in Glasgow arrive at the scene of a fire as firemen attend to the victim's burns. A cigarette has set fire to the man's bed, and the light of the ambulance reveals the full extent of his burns. A farm worker in the Borders has just recovered from knee surgery when the worst happens - a single ‘pop’, and his knee is injured again. An ambulance crew are on the scene to help with the pain and return the man to hospital.

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.

Burnistoun returns for a third series and expect even more weird and wonderful characters as the net is cast ever wider to expose the comic goings on in the, thankfully fictitious, Scottish town Burnistoun. In episode one, we pop into a trendy coffee shop that has an original way of serving a cappuccino, the proprietor of a business specialising in wooden pallets gives us his idea of a sophisticated sales pitch in a specially made TV ad, and a high street boutique delivers questionable sartorial advice to a confused punter. One of Burnistoun's youngest inhabitants escapes punishment for being late for school thanks to an inventive note from his dad, while a lecturer from Burnistoun University instructs us in the proper snide looks for different occasions. And while one Burnistoun punter walks round the world, another doesn't even make it across town because of his argumentative satnav. Returning characters include 'quality polis' McGregor and Toshan who misuse a breathalyser, Jolly Boy John with another YouTube-style clip from his bedroom, and pals Peter and Scott fighting over Twitter.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

Live Championship football comes from Ayr as they take on leaders Falkirk.

In the second of this double-bill, a trip to the cinema ends up creating a mystery for Jack and Victor and the gang. Meanwhile Boabby has discovered internet dating and encourages Winston to try it too.

Every ounce of Scottish football, from the top of the pile to the dogfights. It means everything, it means nothing, and this is what it looks like from the terrace.

Judith Ralston and Grado sample Scotland’s south coast in Dumfries and Galloway. The adventure starts at the historic Caerlaverock Estate, where Grado enjoys an overnight in a treehouse. They experience majestic birds of prey on the Galloway Red Kite Trail, and spend the night in coastal glamping domes. Their final stop takes them to Portpatrick, where they stay in the Edwardian luxury of Dunskey Castle.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.

Steven Thompson and Michael Stewart present highlights from the afternoon's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.

After reading his tea leaves, Dougie predicts doom and disaster for those on board the Vital Spark. Para dismisses his predictions until, one by one, the omens start coming true.

Baby fever hits the Brown household as a pregnant Maria prepares for motherhood, and Agnes is keen to give her new daughter-in-law her unique brand of advice about raising children. Maria is grateful when Agnes offers to look after the robot baby she has brought home from her prenatal class, but it turns out that Mrs Brown's babysitting techniques are not exactly orthodox. And Maria has some exciting news for the Brown family.

Eric is in agony. His rear end is very tender and so he is recuperating face down on the sofa. Cathy and Colin arrive full of sympathy and bearing presents, including a bottle of wine. As Cathy sips a glass of it, Colin recounts the ins and outs of his own prostate check, making Eric feel even worse. Christine turns up scolding Beth for forgetting to take her shopping, but is stopped mid-stream by seeing Eric. He is forced to explain - he had a colonoscopy and the camera somehow tore the lining of his rectum. When talk turns to whether or not he has been able to go to the toilet yet, Eric tries to get rid of his unwanted guests. He suggests Colin and Cathy take Christine to the supermarket. They cry off - they have been drinking - but insist they have time for another before they meet their friends, a bailiff and his wife, for dinner.

Another chance to see some of the best bits from comedy sketch show Chewin' the Fat.

The story of the trailblazing Scottish girl bands who challenged a male-dominated industry.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.

Extended highlights of Aberdeen v Rangers and Hibernian v Dundee.

Threatened by the march of modern technology, it takes all of Para’s cunning, plus the help of a large beached whale, to keep him and his disaster-prone crew in steady employment.

Kirsty Wark navigates the devolution era and reveals what happens when women take the lead, from the shattering of the highest glass ceilings to the toxic social media backlash.

In the second of this double-bill, a trip to the cinema ends up creating a mystery for Jack and Victor and the gang. Meanwhile Boabby has discovered internet dating and encourages Winston to try it too.

From McEwans' Chinheads to Tennent's Caledonia and from Hamlet's famous Baldy Man to Knorrs 'Pea and ham, from a chicken?', Scotland's favourite ads have firmly fixed themselves into our collective memory. In this fun yet revealing series, Jack Docherty will lift the Scott's Porridge man's kilt and explore the nation's favourite adverts. Joining him on this entertaining delve through the advertising archives will be some of Scotland's funniest and most familiar faces.

Spoof documentary series following the fictional Scottish police force as it keeps Scotland safe. In this episode, the comedy coppers must help a hungover high-heeled harridan in a hedge, find a felon in fancy dress and guard gig-goers going to a great gig. Meanwhile, the chief commissioner launches a logo live on BBC Radio Scotland.