Scotland the Drive

By Scotland the Drive

Something big is starting its engine.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas, Scotland The Drive is the new podcast putting you in the front seat of Scotland’s motoring world.

News, reviews, test dri... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Scotland the Drive:

How many episodes does Scotland the Drive have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

Scotland the Drive episodes:

June 26, 2026 #16 | The One with Jack McConnell, Audi Q3, BMW iX3 and £23 Fish Suppers…
Welcome to Episode 16 of Scotland The Drive.
The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Jack McConnell tells us about her first drive
➡️ We Review the Audi Q3 and BMW iX3
➡️ and news, views and more of Scottish motoring…

Get in touch: [email protected]

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube.
Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.
...more
1h 1min
June 12, 2026 #15 | The One with Lorraine Kelly, Lombard Rally and a £500,000 Ferrari…
Welcome to Episode 15 of Scotland The Drive.
The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ The Queen of Morning TV tells us about her first drive
➡️ Alan tells us all about the Lombard Rally
➡️ A £500k Ferrari
➡️ and news, views and more of Scottish motoring…

Get in touch: [email protected]

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube.
Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.
...more
43min
May 29, 2026 #14 | The One with Lorraine, Mazda, Leapmotor and Potholes…
Welcome to Episode 14 of Scotland The Drive.
The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Lorraine tells us about her first drive
➡️ Alan reviews Leapmotor
➡️ Ally talks Mazda
➡️ and news, views and more of Scottish motoring…

Get in touch: [email protected]

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube.
Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.
...more
47min
May 15, 2026 #13 | The One with John Cleland, Kia, BMW and a £255 Dacia Key...
Welcome to Episode 13 of Scotland The Drive.
The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Touring car legend John Cleland tells us about the car that started it all
➡️ A closer look at the Kia K4
➡️ BMW iX3
➡️ Replacement Keys
➡️ and changes to driving test bookings and how it affects learners.

Get in touch: [email protected]

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube.
Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.
...more
1h 8min
May 01, 2026 #12 | The One with Chris van Der Kuyl, the Polestar 3 and a surprise new EV owner…
Welcome to Episode 12 of Scotland The Drive.
The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Chris van der Kuyl’s first drive
➡️ A day in England road testing the Polestar 3
➡️ Clampdown on over 70s
➡️ Fuel prices and thefts
➡️ and someone’s bought their first EV

Get in touch: [email protected]

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube.
Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.
...more
50min
April 17, 2026 #11 | The One with Judith Ralston, Fuel Prices and Alan's MOT bill…
Welcome to Episode 11 of Scotland The Drive.
The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Judith Ralston weathers the storm of her first drive
➡️ We’ve been driving Geely & Vauxhall cars
➡️ Alan’s hefty pickup MOT bill
➡️ Fuel prices and how they are affecting drivers across Scotland
➡️ A Proposed 55mph National Speed Limit

Get in touch: [email protected]

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube.
Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.
...more
44min
April 03, 2026 #10 | The One with Jonathan Watson, The Farizon Van and a £350,000 Range Rover…
Welcome to Episode 10 of Scotland The Drive.
The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Ally is back on the road and reviews the Farizon Van
➡️ Actor Jonathan Watson from Two Doors Down joins us to talk about the four-wheeled love of his life and his very first car.

In the news:
➡️ World Rally Scotland heading to the north east.
➡️ Brechin Castle Historic Rally Festival.
➡️ A new Road Safety Initiative Fund.
➡️ KGM Dealer of the Year crowned in Scotland.

On the issues list:
➡️ A Twisted Range Rover with a £350,000 price tag.
➡️ Fuel Finder data proving hard to follow, and why Fuel Map UK might be the better option.

Get in touch: [email protected]

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube.
Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.
...more
41min
March 20, 2026 #9 - The One with the Stephen Leckie, Stuart Gray and the new Ford Explorer…
Welcome to Episode 9 of Scotland The Drive.
The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Stephen Leckie joins us for My First Drive and shares the car that started it all.
➡️ Lorraine has been driving the new Ford Explorer. We share what stands out and who it suits.
➡️ What’s on at Knockhill this year as Stuart Gray talks us through the big events and why 2026 is shaping up to be busy.
➡️ The latest top selling cars, Potholes, Fuel Prices, New Cameras and more…

Get in touch: [email protected]

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch on YouTube.
Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.
...more
1h 13min
March 06, 2026 #8 | The One with Chesney Hawkes, EV Charging updates and Fuel Price Transparency…
Welcome to Episode 8 of Scotland the Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Chesney Hawkes tells us about his first car.
➡️ We speak to Niall Riddell, CEO of EV fuel card firm Paua about the future of public charging in Scotland.
➡️ In the news: EV parking fines, Fuel Price Transparency and we remember Eric Dymock

📧 Contact us [email protected]
🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
📺 Watch on YouTube
📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Scotland The Drive – Reviews, Chat and The Drive That Moves Scotland.
...more
51min
February 20, 2026 #7 | The One with Ken Bruce, Capri Comebacks and 50 years since the end of the Hillman Imp
Welcome to Episode 7 of Scotland The DriveThe motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.In this episode:• Ken Bruce tells us about his first car and his memories of Routemaster buses• What we’ve been driving this week• An update on changes to ChargePlace Scotland and what it means for drivers• Young Driver at Ingliston and why early driving experience matters• First looks at the Skoda Epiq and the return of the Renault TwingoBehind the wheel:• Lorraine on the new Capri• KGM Torres Hybrid• Latest from CheryIn the news:• Convertible sales continue to fall, Car theft figures on the rise and 50 years since the end of the Hillman Imp...Get in touch: [email protected] on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Watch on YouTube.Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.
...more
1h 7min

FAQs about Scotland the Drive:

How many episodes does Scotland the Drive have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.