Landward

The Landward team return for a new series, digging deep into the issues and stories from Scotland's countryside.

In this episode, the team meet the communities taking power into their own hands. Dougie is on his bike at Loch Laggan to visit a location known to millions of viewers as the typical Highland estate in film and TV. However, as he finds out, Ardverikie Estate is focused on adapting to climate change and is plugging into its renewable energy sources.

The team dive into the sea for a marine special. Dougie is in Arran to find out how 15 years of a fishing ban has transformed a no-take zone in Lamlash Bay, and Arlene gets an insight into trout breeding she will never forget.

In this episode, Dougie takes a walk along the John o' Groats Trail. He meets the man who created the route and discovers how it was inspired by the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. Dougie explores the stunning Caithness coast, discovering some of the hidden historic sites along the way, including the Whaligoe Steps.

With spring in the air, Dougie visits Aikengall Farm near Dunbar during their busiest time of the year. He lends a hand with the new arrivals as calving and lambing get fully under way. Arlene is also in East Lothian, climbing Traprain Law and meeting the Exmoor ponies that graze the hillside to keep the vegetation at bay.

Dougie steps out into an epic landscape, as he visits the biggest national nature reserve in the country, Mar Lodge Estate. Covering 29,000 hectares, and with 15 munros of the eastern Cairngorms, he sees the major regenerative work in the restoration of the ancient Caledonian forest. Dougie also reports on a project on the other side of the Cairngorm mountains that will see the release of captively bred Scottish wildcats later this spring.

Dougie visits Hillhead Farm in Dumbartonshire to meet the farming family who are taking control of their succession. The Imrie family consists of six siblings who are working together to diversify the business and make the farm viable going forward - but what if you don’t come from a farming background?

Dougie and his dog Jessie attend a gathering at Gordon Castle estate in Moray, home of the Gordon Setter breed. Cammy investigates the rising issue of livestock attacks.

Dougie is in the East Neuk of Fife to find out how this small area has become such a big local food destination. He visits the Balcaskie Estate farm to see their Lincoln Red herd and then stops by the butchery where the beef is sold. Dougie meets up with chef Nick Nairn as the Bowhouse local producers' market gets under way. Together, they source some stunning local ingredients to cook up a delicious beef dish that celebrates the quality of food from the area.

Dougie is on the north coast of Aberdeenshire visiting the village of Pennan, which was made famous as one of the locations for the film Local Hero. With the film now marking its 40th anniversary, Dougie discovers how it has affected the lives of the villagers living there now. Meanwhile, Shahbaz is in Angus to track down traditional red telephone boxes that are finding a new lease of life, while Rosie takes part in a whale rescue exercise on the Firth of Clyde. She joins volunteers to see how marine mammals entangled in fishing equipment are freed.

Dougie is getting on his bike at Glentress Forest as organisers get ready to host the World Cycling Championships. He cycles one of the courses and finds out about the work going on to create a competition trail and how the wild habitat is being protected. Meanwhile, Arlene visits an estate in the Angus Glens that is working to increase the number of barn owls. She sees some of this year’s chicks up close as they are checked and tagged as part of a conservation project. Cammy and sheepdog Meg are at a farm near Kinross to watch how one woman trains her dogs for competitions. Nick and Dougie are in the East Neuk of Fife for the final part of their local food feast as they gather ingredients to make a posh cheese toastie with bechamel sauce.

Dougie heads out into the North Sea to visit Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm as it nears completion. Meanwhile, Anne finds out how the wind farm’s impact on marine mammals is being monitored. Chris Blanchett discovers how one well-known farming family in north east Scotland is harnessing the power of the sun, and Rosie meets a man whose study of the elements demonstrates true dedication. And Shahbaz chooses his favourite viewers’ weather-themed photographs.

Dougie and the team are at Ingleston for the Royal Highland Show. Rosie meets a Limousin cattle breeder as she prepares her cattle for showing and judging. Meanwhile, Cammy follows all the action from the Golden Shears World Championship, which is being held at the Highland Show for the first time. This sheep-shearing and wool-handling competition attracts shearers from over 30 countries across the world. Arlene meets members of the Highland Pony Society as they celebrate their centenary this year at the show, and Dougie finds out about the farmers' initiative that is donating pick-up trucks to the Ukraine front line.

After an unsettled summer, Dougie is in Angus finding out how challenging this year’s harvest has been. He follows a crop of spring barley, from cutting through to testing to see if it’s good enough to make the grade for use in malting. Cammy is at a farm near Dundee to help harvest blackcurrants. He hears how scientists are future-proofing this fruit against climate change. In Fife, Rosie discovers how growing multiple crops together, or intercropping, benefits the soil and nature. Landscape photographer Shahbaz Majeed is back looking for viewers' photographs

After an unsettled summer, Dougie is in Angus finding out how challenging this year’s harvest has been. He follows a crop of spring barley, from cutting through to testing to see if it’s good enough to make the grade for use in malting.

The team focuses on Scotland’s unique ‘right to roam’ 20 years after the Land Reform Act 2003 was passed. Dougie meets the farmers in Moray welcoming walkers onto their specially made paths, Anne is in the Pentlands hiking with a walking champion who is improving representation in the outdoor community, and Cammy shares one of the major issues farmers have with access: out-of-control dogs. Meanwhile, Arlene is out on her paddleboard seal spotting and learning how paddlers can enjoy wildlife watching without causing harm.

In this episode, Dougie and his Gordon Setter, Jessie, are letting the dogs out in a special episode celebrating man’s best friend.

Dougie is on the beautiful Tayvallich Peninsula in Argyll. He visits the estate with ambitious plans to improve community prosperity and invest in affordable housing. He also finds out about their mission to restore nature, both on and offshore, by improving the Atlantic rainforest and sea grass meadows.

In this episode, Cammy is in Ayrshire to find out how one crop could be a field of dreams for dairy farmers. He discovers why growing maize provides a nutritious, healthy feed for dairy cattle.

Dougie sets sail up the Firth of Clyde to Greenock to see the reminders of Scotland's trading past. He discovers how this industrial river system is recovering from centuries of pollution, and hears about some of the marine species now in residence.

Dougie sets sail up the Firth of Clyde to Greenock to see the reminders of Scotland's trading past. He discovers how this industrial river system is recovering from centuries of pollution, and hears about some of the marine species now in residence.

Dougie is on the Coul Estate in the Highlands encountering Bluegrass cattle. He meets the farmer carrying on the breeding work started by his late father, crossing Highland cows with British Blue bulls.

A special episode all about Ardnamurchan, the most westerly peninsula in the UK. Anne visits the famous lighthouse at the end of the road and walks through 6,000 years of human history at Camas nan Geall, the Bay of the Strangers.

Dougie makes an early start to catch the stunning sight of barnacle geese lifting off the Solway Firth. He finds out why the birds migrate to the area from the Arctic each autumn and how their numbers are recovering after being hit by avian flu.

Dougie is in Angus visiting the farmers concerned about new powerlines crossing their land. He discovers that the increase in renewable offshore energy is leading to new power lines and infrastructure being built across the country.

In a special festive programme reflecting on 2023, Dougie celebrates the season at Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire. He helps out decking the halls in traditional style and discovers the symbolism and meanings behind the foliage foraged from the castle grounds.