Which animals are missing us visiting them at the zoo? Which endangered species is being bred in captivity in Scotland? Which mammal has been released back into the wild by Edinburgh Zoo? Dr Helen Taylor answers these questions and more in this week's podcast. 

If you want see the animals, there are webcams and lots of resources.  And if you want to know more about conservation, there is loads of information here.

Floods earlier in the year, some warm weather and we thought it would be good to talk about water. After all, in the midst of the lockdown, Scottish Water are essential workers keeping us supplied. David was lucky enough to catch up with Adam Warner who explained what was happening with the water in the taps and drains.

Fresh Start is a charity here in Edinburgh  that specialises  in 'recycling' for a very special purpose; 'helping people make a home for themselves'. And as Abi from Fresh Start tells Ruth, there is a lot more going even now. You will be impressed and amazed. Especially when we discover what the most unusual object donated was.

In this week's podcast, we catch up with Dr Max Coleman of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Although the garden is currently shut, we talked what work was still going on, conservation and bioblitz. It was a fascinating insight into what goes on behind the gates.

In this podcast, we interview Richard Jennings Managing Director and Sarah Ogden Customer Services Director about how the lockdown affects the operation of Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association and the effect on tenants. Who is working? How are they working? We hope this Skype interview gives some insights and information.

Things certainly changed for everyone after the 24th of March as we were all asked to stay at home to prevent the CoVid19 virus spreading.

Happily, the Castle Rockers team were able to come up with a cunning technical solution. Morse code? No. Semaphore? No. A blend of Whatsapp and clever questions. Yes.

So we recorded a short podcast with David and Ruth who explain what they are doing to get by in these uncharted waters. There is good advice, entertainment recommendations and gratuitous singing contained in this short podcast. If it makes you smile, then please pass it on to other folks for them to enjoy the crew's efforts.

And we are going to be recording more podcasts - so please get in touch. If you want us to cover a topic, get in touch. If you have something you want to share with our audience, get in touch. And if you want to help, you know what to do. Thanks

In our first podcast,  PC Greig Stephen of Police Scotland dropped in to see us and we interviewed about "scams". Everyone seems to know someone who has been affected. It was good to get someone like Greig to discuss the whole topic.  He was able to give us some top tips and great advice for staying safe online and here in the real world.