Helen Denerley - Life as a Scottish Sculptor

Mark hears about the preparation involved in setting up the Fettercairn Show which this weekend celebrates its 190th show, and the 200th anniversary of the Fettercairn Farmers Club which runs it. The committee tell him what sets it apart from other shows.Rachel is on the Solway c ...  Show more

Mark Stephen hears about attempts to save the twinflower in Abernethy Forest 

Relax with a calming mix of music and natural sounds - from the Flow Country of the Scottish Highlands to the Bristol Downs, via Chesil Beach and an East Sussex bluebell wood.With field recordings by Chris Watson, Timothy Dowling, Martin Handley, and Steve Urquhart. 

Explore the traditions of Scotland in a special studio concert with folk musicians Jim and Susie Malcolm. We'll also look at some of the quirkier festivals you can find in England. And we'll get you ready to cruise the inland back roads of California and the Pacific Northwest, ...

You don’t need to be on an African Savanna to enjoy a safari. Rutendo and Sebastian explore how to have a nature adventure wherever you are. On the isle of Bute in Scotland, Nature Instagrammer Lucy Lapwing takes us on an immersive walk through her local woodland. It’s a wonderfu ...  Show more

As Scotland and Wales get to return to their favourite haunts, Chris inspires us all with a poem to get many a tear rolling. Also, it’s the launch of Radio 1 Relax so Scott practises his Chill voice and a round of MMA fighter or cocktail features in the quiz.