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  • #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.


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    Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.

    1 hr 8 min
  • #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]


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    Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.

    50 min
  • #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]


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    Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.

    44 min
  • #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]


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    Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.

    41 min
  • #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]


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    Watch on YouTube.

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    Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.

    1 hr 13 min
  • #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


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    Scotland The Drive – Reviews, Chat and The Drive That Moves Scotland.

    51 min
  • #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.

    1 hr 7 min
  • #6 | The One with Nick Nairn, Dodgy Cameras and Ally’s New Knee

    Welcome to Episode 6 of Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving.

    Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

    In this episode:

    • Ally’s recovering from knee surgery and already back behind the mic.

    • Celebrity chef Nick Nairn tells us all about his first car.

    • We chat about what we’ve been driving with Lorraine taking out the new Suzuki

    • In the news:

    – Speeding convictions in England cancelled after camera faults.

    – Should Scottish drivers caught on smart motorways worry?

    – EVs are three times more dangerous to pedestrians in urban areas.

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    Scotland The Drive – Reviews, Chat and The Drive That Moves Scotland.

    50 min
  • #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?


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    Scotland The Drive – Reviews, Chat and The Drive That Moves Scotland.

    53 min
  • #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.

    49 min

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