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.

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How many episodes does Scotland the Drive have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

Scotland the Drive episodes:

January 23, 2026 #5 | The One with Hollie McRae, the new Kia EV5 and a lost knee…
Welcome to Episode 5 and the first Scotland The Drive of 2026 – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Hollie McRae’s first car.
➡️ Lorraine’s been sampling the new Kia EV5
➡️ In the news: Monte Carlo Classic, 20mph Speed Limits, MG Car Testing, Honda’s new badge and what’s the UK’s favourite car colour?

📧 Contact us [email protected]
🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
📺 Watch on YouTube
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Scotland The Drive – Reviews, Chat and The Drive That Moves Scotland.
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January 09, 2026 #4 | The One with Jackie Bird, Winter Driving and a Gammy Knee...
Welcome to Episode 4 and the first Scotland The Drive of 2026 – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
➡️ Jackie Bird joins us to talk about her first car.
➡️ We reveal the answer to last episodes quiz question!
➡️ Behind the Wheel of the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia EV4.
➡️ In the news: Eyesight tests for older drivers, What’s happening with ChargePlace Scotland and BYD overtakes Tesla in global EV sales.

📧 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.
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December 19, 2025 #3 | The One with Grant Stott’s First Car, the Chery Tiggo and F1 as a Sport?
Welcome to Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland on the move with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.
In this episode:
➡️ Grant Stott tells us about his first car.
➡️ Lorraine takes the wheel of the 2025 Chery Tiggo.
➡️ We share our thoughts after driving the new Tesla Model Y.
➡️ In the news: The Scottish Government scraps plans to cut national speed limits, The North Coast 500, “Carspreading” and the big question – is Formula 1 really a sport?
📧 Contact: [email protected]
🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
📺 Watch on YouTube at https://shorturl.at/jfnB5
📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
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December 05, 2025 #2 | The One about SCOTY 2025, Jillian Shedden’s First Car and Miles of Motoring Chat
Welcome to Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving.
Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:
> We kick off with “Identify This Car” and reveal the winner.
> A busy night at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards as we share the category winners and the overall champ.
> Jillian Shedden joins us to talk about her first car.
> We preview the Monte Carlo Rally with insight from:
> Behind the wheel this week – we’ve been driving the Alfa Romeo Junior, Tesla, Renault 4, Mustang Mach-E Rally and Dacia Bigster.
> In the news: Reeves’ budget and EV tax plans, Sort My Car, young driver schemes, quirky motoring habits, A90 resurfacing and A68 speed cameras.

📧 Contact: [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.
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53min
November 21, 2025 #1 | The One with First Cars, EV Gripes, Roadworks and What We’ve Been Driving
Welcome to Episode One of Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast for Scotland.
Hosted by Alan Douglas and Ally Bally

In this first drive:• We kick off with a car quiz and share stories about our first cars.• EVs come under the spotlight – charging headaches, new taxes and the ongoing issues with ChargePlace Scotland.• From rising SUV parking costs to endless roadworks, the Rest and Be Thankful and everything that tests Scottish drivers’ patience.• We review the new Mazda 6e and preview this year’s Scottish Car of the Year Awards (SCOTY).

📧 Contact us: [email protected]🎧 Listen on Spotify📺 Watch on YouTube📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
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49min
November 14, 2025 Scotland The Drive – The Motoring Podcast for Scotland | Official Trailer
Welcome to Scotland The Drive – The Motoring Podcast for Scotland.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas, it’s packed with car reviews, motoring chat and stories from across Scotland’s roads.

This short trailer gives you a taste of what’s ahead as we get ready for the first full episode, launching Friday 21st of November!

🎧 Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok📩 Email: [email protected]
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October 24, 2025 Scotland The Drive – coming soon
The road ahead starts here.
Scotland The Drive is the new podcast for Scotland’s motoring community.
Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas, it’s your weekly journey through the latest motoring news, car reviews, and driving stories from across the country.
Follow now so you don’t miss the first episode.
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FAQs about Scotland the Drive:

How many episodes does Scotland the Drive have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.