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20/01/2018

Join Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith for the latest outdoor activities from Shetland to the Borders, plus the key stories for those who live and work in the countryside.

Euan investigates the growing problem of sheep worrying. He talks to farmers who have suffered dog related incidents about the impact it can have on livestock. And he finds out what responsibilities professional dog walkers have to keep animals under control when walking them in large groups.

Following Michael Gove's Brexit announcements at the Oxford Farming Conference we speak to a young farmer to get his take on the future of the industry post Brexit and possibly post subsidy.

Last week we focussed on the 15th anniversary of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act. This week Euan gets the view of sustainable development consultant Calum MacLeod who was involved in the original scrutiny of the bill.

And what is the situation with skiing and our access legislation in Scotland? Bridget Jones is the strategic paths manager with Scottish Natural Heritage and explains to Euan.

There are plans to dual the A96 near Inverurie but there are concerns about the impact two of the road options might have on the famous landmark of Bennachie. Mark meets some of those involved in the Save Bennachie Campaign.

Mark takes a walk round the community owned Maryculter wood near Aberdeen and finds out how important it is to locals.

Mark and Euan speak to Jess Dolan from Ramblers Scotland about their new Out There campaign.

Euan finds out about plans to transform the top station and Ptarmigan restaurant at Cairngorm Mountain as proposals go on show to the public.

And our soundscape this week comes from Euan's visit to Argaty Red Kites. You can hear his piece on next week's programme.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Jan 2018 06:30

Broadcast

  • Sat 20 Jan 2018 06:30

Landward

Landward

Scotland's farming and countryside programme