'Healing Waters' is a deep-dive into my own personal experiences with swimming, grief and depression. The story takes you first into my mind, and then on a journey to the Isle of Coll I undertook in search of healing.

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'Salt of the Earth' is a story about a landscape of extremes. Twice a day, the salt marshes of Scotland get flooded by the incoming tide and the plants that grow here perform their own secret magic trick - surviving and thriving in both fresh and saltwater!

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Thank you to Helena Simmons of the Green Shores salt marsh restoration project at the University of St Andrews and volunteer Jess Byers for talking to us for this episode.

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'A Vastness of Space' is a story about my trip to the Flow Country, a region of vast peatlands spanning Caithness and Sutherland. We travel through the area by car, by train, by bike and on foot, and learn about the fascinating ecology of a blanket bog. From its complex system of interlinked peat pools to a variety of birds and insects that call these moorlands their home.

We also talk to Milly Revill-Hayward from the RSPB who - along with her colleagues - takes care of the Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve at the heart of the Flow Country.

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Check out my detailed travel guide for the Flow Country.

Listen to our episode 'The Big Picture' to learn more about peat bog restoration.

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Dan the Merman is a professional open-water swim coach who lives and works on the west coast of Scotland. From his home in the Heart of Argyll, he takes locals and visitors out into the open waters of Scotland. In-person and digitally he fosters a community of considerate swimmers who want to immerse themselves not just in the deep, dark cold of the sea, but also in the culture and language of the Gaelic people.

Connect with Dan the Merman on Instagram: @swim_danthemerman_argyll

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'A Taste of Freedom' is a story about changing your perspective and seeing the Scottish coastline from a different angle. We're setting sail aboard the Stravaigin, a 44 ft sail yacht owned by John Ormiston. John takes us on a sailing adventure from Oban to the Isle of Mull, Lismore and Kerrera - but there is a lot more to this trip, than spending time on the water...

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This episode is sponsored by Stravaigin Sailing, a small family-run business that offers boating holidays and sailing excursions along the west coast of Scotland.

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Remember Heather Thomas-Smith from season 4? Listen to my interview with her!

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Wild for Scotland is coming back  with a brand-new season diving into the depths of "Uisge - Scottish Waters".

Pack your swimsuit, water shoes and drybags, and prepare for a jam-packed season of water-inspired stories and conversations.

Our journey will take us from the shallow bays of the rugged west coast to the peat pools of blanket bogs in the northern Highlands.

We’ll go sailing, snorkelling and paddleboarding on the sea and in fresh water, and cover topics like the health benefits of swimming, how Gaelic can help us connect with water, and what we can do to experience Scotland’s marine environment without harming it.

Along the way, we meet authors, activists, ecologists and locals who’re forging close relationships with the waterways around them.

The first episode of Season 5 will drop in your feed on 19 September 2023.

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Season 5 of Wild for Scotland is coming soon - here's a wee teaser of what to expect!

The first episode of Season 5 will drop in your feed on 19 September 2023.

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'That Magical Feeling' is a story about the good, the bad and the ugly sides of solo travelling. But how do you overcome the overwhelm of being responsible for ALL the decisions, and step into the power of adventuring on your own? Let's find out together shall we?

I'm taking you on a trip from the dreamy streets of Edinburgh to the remote mountain peaks of the Cairngorms National Park and on to the Capital of the Highlands - Inverness. Together we'll travel by train and bus, walk and hike, stay in beautiful hostels and make decisions - one at a time.

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This episode is sponsored by Hostelling Scotland, a not-for-profit charity with over 60 youth and affiliate hostels all over Scotland.

Useful blog post: Why Scotland is a perfect destination for female solo travel

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'Yours to Explore' is an episode about Scotland's newest city Dunfermline and the surrounding region of West Fife. We dive into the medieval history of this Royal Burgh, its role throughout the Industrial Revolution, famous emigrants who found their luck in North America and world-changing innovations that left a lasting impression until today.

Oh, and did I mention we'll visit some iconic Outlander film locations too?!

Use my Dunfermline & West Fife travel guide to plan your trip.

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This episode is sponsored by Dunfermline & West Fife Local Tourism Association and Fife Tourism Partnership. Check out this eBook full of suggested trails, itineraries and activities for the region.

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Is there any wilderness left in Scotland? In this episode about rewilding Scotland, you'll learn about Scotland's diverse landscapes and species, what threatens them and how they can be restored. You'll also meet two young people who are actively working on rewilding Scotland as part of SCOTLAND: The Big Picture's NextGen programme: Joe McLellan and Jura MacMillan. And hopefully, by the end of it, you'll feel inspired to join Scotland's rewilding movement!

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This episode is sponsored by SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, a charity working to drive the recovery of nature across Scotland through rewilding, in response to the growing climate and biodiversity crises. Their vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water across Scotland, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive.

This partnership was made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

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