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Puffers, Parkruns and the Prisoners' Stone

Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith with stories from the great outdoors.

There’s been a surge of jellyfish in Scotland’s water this summer. Mark and Euan meet Claire Matthews of Macduff Aquarium to find out more about this translucent creature.

It’s back – the majority of Scottish Parkruns start today (14 August). Liz Corbett, a Park Run co-ordinator, and Davie Black who has run all of Scotland’s 59 parkrun events explain the appeal.

Euan investigates the closure of a railway level crossing to locals and outdoor enthusiasts in the Highlands.

Many of us are familiar with the battle of Culloden but perhaps what’s less well known is the story of the Prisoner Stone which can be found deep into Culloden Woods on the outskirts of Inverness. Producer Phil got his wellies on and met up with Caitlin Greig from the National Trust of Scotland to find out all about it.

Botanist James Robertson made the first recorded ascent of Ben Nevis 250 years ago. We hear from Simon Milne, regius keeper at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh about the trip planned by botanists to mark the anniversary by mapping the plants on the mountain.

Mark visits the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine for a delve into the history of Scotland’s puffers.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 Aug 2021 06:30

Broadcast

  • Sat 14 Aug 2021 06:30

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