Scotland Outdoors - Clyde Valley Orchards, Pumpkins and the Paddle Steamer, The Waverley

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Mark hears about how Atlantic salmon will soon be able to access parts of the River Dee for the first time in a century following the removal of Garlogie Dam.

Linda visits the Clyde Valley to hear about how a group of enthusiasts are reviving the orchards that once dominated the area.

Rachel heads into the hills of the Inshriach National Nature Reserve in the Cairngorms to hear about a major new study which has recently been published looking at the relationship between controlling deer numbers and woodland restoration.

Mark hears about the fascinating history of the oldest beam engine in Scotland that was once responsible for powering Garlogie Mill.

Producer Phil goes pumpkin picking in the Highlands to hear about how climate change has affected this year’s harvest.

We chat live to Vivian Bisset, a National Trust for Scotland Ranger about post-storm clean up and the impact that Storm Babet has had on nature in the North East.

Rachel hears all about a Pictish-inspired Millennial stone in Fife.

Linda climbs aboard the world’s largest seagoing paddle steamer, The Waverley, to hear about how this summer has seen record breaking passenger numbers in its almost 50 years of sailing.

Published on Saturday, 28th October 2023.

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