Air An Rathad - Episode Guide

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2008

Fiona and Murray handle a 4 x 4 with their eyes closed, and Iain test drives the Kuga. Louise is in Harris trying out the Lotus Elise.

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2008

Iain and Louise are at Barra airport. Murray tests the Morgan Plus 4 while Fiona and Iain try and get a grip on the road.

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2008

The On the Road team take part in a special rally - 1500 miles through Europe in cars that only cost 100 pounds.

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2008

Second part of Czech Wrecks rally. Fiona and Louise are behind the wheels of the Mazda MX5 and RX8.

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2008

The final part of the Czech Wrecks rally and Murray tries out the Jeep Wrangler in Ness, Lewis.

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2008

Murray challenges Fiona to a race, Louise is on a Harley Davidson in Uist and Iain tests the Nissan Qashqai.

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2008

Louise and Murray are on an advanced driving course, and Fiona and Iain are in Braehead to check out the cruisers.

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2008

Fiona takes the new BMW M3 out on the road and Louise goes on quads with John Neil Mitchell.

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2008

Fiona meets the well-known Lewis man Calum 'Kiwi' Macleod and his kit car; and Louise tests the new Skoda Octavia Scout.

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2008

The presenters have 5,000 pounds to buy a second hand car and Fiona finds out about converting your car to LPG.

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2008

Louise follows Ally Graham through the Snowman Rally and Murray drives a Subaru Legacy.

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2008

Murray, Louise and Fiona test out three superminis, and Louise is in Perthshire with a vintage Mercedes.

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2008

Taking part in a special rally. 1500 miles through Europe in cars that only cost 100 pounds.

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2009

The team are in car heaven at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where they meet up with former F1 Champion Sir Jackie Stewart, and Motorcycle Mania star Jesse James. Louise test drives the new Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe - does she think it's worth £300,000?

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2009

Calum Iain and Louise are in the Cairngorms for the first ever Soapbox Challenge. 50 mph in a cartie - are they mad? Calum Iain puts the electric Tesla Roadster through its paces and asks if it can really beat its petrol rivals.

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2009

Fiona and Murray swap four wheels for two at the Simmer Dim Motorbike Rally. Louise is at Knockhill with 14-year-old Morris as he has his first go behind the wheel, and Calum Iain finds out if the Mitsubishi Evo X really is the petrolhead's dream car.

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2009

Louise watches banger racing at the Racewall in Cowdenbeath - but has she the bottle to have a go herself? Fiona has her first motorbike lesson and finds it's not as easy as it looks. Murray test-drives the Kia Soul Burner.

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2009

Ace stunt driver Paul Swift has Fiona clinging to her seat as he shows her how to perfect J-turns, while Murray tries out tractor racing in Lewis. Louise test drives car of the year, the Vauxhall Insignia.

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2009

Calum Iain and Louise go head-to-head at an Autotesting meet at Knockhill, while Fiona puts the Alfa Romeo Mito through its paces. Murray reveals all as he tests this week's gadget - a car shower.

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2009

Murray tries his hand at limo driving, as he chauffeurs a 21st birthday party around Kilmarnock, while Fiona takes the new Saab 9-5 estate for a spin. Calum Iain visits body styling expert Kenny Laird to see the latest in customised luxury.

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Dec 23, 2009

Thrills and spills at Rally Hebrides in Lewis, where even Calum Iain comes a cropper. Fiona heads for Dundee in a tank and Murray is rather taken with the new Lexus Hybrid.

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2010

Fiona gets lost on Harris and Murray is all at sea when the presenters two go head-to-head in an intriguing challenge. Murray has come up with a test to find out if a more ancient form of transport could be a faster way to get around the Western Isles than a super-fast boy racer's car. Louise tops up her racing skills with one of Knockhill's top instructors and gets the chance to live her dream behind the wheel of a Formula One car. How does she perform in the wet? Calum Iain has never been happier as he puts the brand new top-of-the-range Jaguar XJ Supercharged V8 Supersport through its paces. He also discovers levels of comfort previously unknown to him in a Mark 2 Escort. And we welcome Wacky Races - a brand-new feature in which our presenters battle it out on the race track, competing against each other in a driving challenge with a twist.

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2010

Calum Iain heads to the borders to see his rally driving buddy Robin Parkinson in a rally with a difference. These superfast 4x4 cars are designed for off-road racing and the course through the Galloway Forest is one of the toughest Calum Iain has ever come across. Many of the cars and drivers struggle to cope with the tough race conditions. The lucky ones are those who manage to complete the race. Meanwhile, Louise joins a band of VW campervan enthusiasts on a more leisurely tour and discovers the amazing history of this iconic symbol of the 1960's counter culture movement. BMW enthusiast Fiona test drives a 5 series with a difference and asks if the new Gran Turismo saloon, can be all things to all people. And on the Wacky Race Track our presenters are ready for their next challenge. What will they be racing this week?

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2010

Fiona checks in at Stornoway airport where her estimated flying time is just 12.5 seconds. Calum Iain takes on the Catterline Cartie Challenge and Murray discovers the innovative technology of the new Mercedes E-Class Estate.

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2010

This week the Air an Rathad team reveal how to cut the cost of motoring in this new age of austerity. Murray investigates a cheaper alternative to the regular diesel you buy at the pumps, while Fiona meets an island man who, for the past five years, has been running his van on fuel which he makes himself for just 20p a litre! Over the past decade, the UK has gone from being one of the most expensive places in Europe to buy a new car to one of the cheapest. Murray searches out the best deals and comes up with the two cheapest new cars available in Scotland. He calls in Louise's help to put them through their paces. And we also enlist the help of a Highland family to test drive one of the most affordable family cars on the market.

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2010

There's a retro feel to this episode when we meet up with the Western Isles Classic Car Club. Tensions are frayed when Fiona and Murray get lost on Lewis on the club's 10th anniversary Treasure Hunt. They discover that you don't have to be driving the fastest car to win this 'tortoise and the hare' style race. At a motor event with a difference, Louise meets the audiophiles who spend much more on their car stereos than they do on their cars. Murray lowers the roof on the new convertible Fiat 500 Pop. At first he's convinced it's been designed with the female driver in mind, so he decides to find out if it's just as much fun to drive for blokes like him. Also, there's more chaos in this programme's Wacky Races as our presenters race towards the chequered flag.

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2010

The team joins forces with Central Scotland's police advanced driver training team. Louise is given a one to one lesson on police driving techniques and gets the chance to switch on the blue light for a high speed chase along one of Scotland's busiest motorways. Fiona is on Harris where she drives a VW Beetle which can outrun a Porche 911. When she meets the man who built the car's super charged engine, she's in for a big surprise. He turns out to be the ex drummer of one of her favourite punk rock bands, the Buzzcocks. And somehow, Fiona also finds the time to put the stunningly good-looking Ferrari F430 F1 Spyder to the test...nice work if you can get it! Our presenters get a taste of real work in this week's Wacky Races, but are they up to the job in hand?

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2010

Air an Rathad's very own rally driving presenter Calum Iain, has just won his first race of the season. Will his impressive form continue on the tough forest tracks of Argyll? Overnight rain has soaked the course. Calum Iain couldn't have asked for more favourable conditions. And by way of a contrast, what will he make of the latest version of Toyota's silent running, petrol hating, Prius? Calum Iain puts this part electric, part petrol, hybrid through its paces. After the Model T Ford and the Mini, could you name the next best designed car of all time? Louise discovers the answer when she takes one of the most innovative cars ever, for a spin along Royal Deeside. It all gets a bit wet in this week's Wacky Races, as our presenters battle it out on the track.

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2010

In the last of the series, Calum Iain has a taste of the Big Apple...in Inverurie! There he meets up with the Moray Muscle Group, a bunch of people who are obsessed with classic American 'muscle cars'. He even gets the chance to flex his biceps behind the wheel of the original 1950's Capri. Fiona meets some of the fastest Go-Kart drivers in the UK at the Grampian Kart Club. She doesn't take much persuading to strap in and burn some rubber on the clubs super fast circuit near Banff. Fiona also takes a close look at the sensuous curves of Peugeot's RCZ. Will it mark a return to form for the French company, after several years of lack-lustre models? And it's the final race of the series - who will win the coveted Wacky Races Cup? You'll have to watch to find out!

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2011

The new series of Air an Rathad starts with a stunner - our very own Calum Iain takes on champion precision driver Paul Swift at his home track in Doncaster. After a masterclass on how to drive on two wheels, Calum Iain and Paul go head to head in an autotest challenge - but who's the winner? You'll have to tune in to find out! Fiona is in Arbroath test driving a sporty little number - the Seat Leon Cupra. It's a right nippy sweetie, but is it perfection or confection? Murray reminds us that there is snow and ice on the way as he finds out how best to drive in the worst of wintry conditions. And everyone's favourite - Wacky Races - is back! Lots more silly things to do with cars, and tonight there's a mystery guest joining the team on the track.

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2011

How do you get started in motorsport? Calum Iain joins the competitors at Fintray Hill Climb to find out. Murray's gone back to the day job looking after the sheep on the croft, and he's putting the Isuzu Rodeo pickup through its paces - but is it tough enough for the task? Fiona is a guest of Grampian Fire Brigade as she joins them on a blues and twos exercise through the busy streets of Aberdeen. She gets some tips on how to manoeuvre through heavy traffic and finds out what you should do as a driver when you hear that siren and see the blue lights flashing. Plus the team are back on the track for another round of Wacky Races - what daft stunt have they been given this week?

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2011

Calum Iain has a dream come true when he finally gets behind the wheel of a Porsche Carrera 911 4S. The weather may be terrible on test drive day but it can't wipe the smile off his face. Fiona swaps 4 wheels for two as she joins members of Peterhead Scooter Club on their 25th anniversary rally. Last time she tried two wheels she fell off, let's hope she fares better tonight! And Murray is in a remote part of Argyll, home to the largest coastal superquarry in Europe, with giant Tonka toys to play with. There's another Wacky Race to test their driving skills - who will be top of the leaderboard this week?

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2011

Fiona and Murray join Highland Old Skool Fords Car Club as they enjoy a weekend of car packed activities, including rallying, autotesting and drag racing on Lewis. Fiona gets her first lesson behind the wheel of an articulated lorry - can she cut it as a trucker? Murray is test driving the Audi A1. He may be a fan of the Audi brand, but is this baby of the range a tad too small for his liking? And Calum Iain is keen to defend his Wacky Races title. What on earth are they up to on the track this week?

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2011

Calum Iain heads to the Borders for The Jim Clark Rally, mainland Britain's only closed road event, where he follows the fortunes of Lewis drivers Donald Riddell and Donnie Campbell. Is the MG a timeless classic? Fiona visits Mercury Classic Cars in Fife to discover what makes these cherished sports cars so special. Murray gets his hands on a hot hatch for change - with a twist - the hybrid Honda CRZ. Has Honda succeeded in making an eco car cool? Watch as Murray puts it through it's paces. Plus, the team dress up for a right royal ruckus as they fight for pole position in Wacky Races!

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2011

The smell of burning rubber is in the air - Calum Iain is at Knockhill for Modified Live's Time Attack Trials and the European Drift Championships. There's plenty of speed and action as the Drifters make full use of the Knockhill circuit, plus every kind of modification on view. Fiona is also enjoying the races - she's at Arlary House Stables watching champion trainer Lucinda Russell's thoroughbreds being put through their paces. She's also test driving the new Range Rover Sport - odds on it's a winner? Under 25? Ever tried to get car insurance? Watch as Murray investigates the best way to get covered without robbing the bank. And there's more Wacky Races for your entertainment - this time it gets messy!

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2011

Earlier this year Calum Iain took the dust sheets off the Evo to give it a spin at the Granite City Rally. Murray reports on all the action as we follow Calum Iain and SRC favourite David Bogie over a challenging route. Fiona is in Falkirk trying out the teenie weenie Toyota IQ. It's not big, but is it clever? The Murray family pile the kids in the back seat and take the Hyundai IX35 for a spin round Livingston. They are looking for a roomy, practical family car - so does the Hyundai hit the spot? And there's a 'carfuffle' on the track in this week's Wacky Races - Murray's not at all happy with the scores. Who's in the lead this week?

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Dec 22, 2011

Fiona travels to Switzerland to visit Rinspeed Concept Cars, where they develop cars of the future. So what exactly will we be driving in 2020? You'll have to watch to find out! Calum Iain is a happy man as he gets his hands on a Focus RS500 - it may look like an ordinary hatchback, but this version does 0-60 in 5.5 seconds! He leaves the statistics to twin brother Iain Calum and lets the accelerator hit the floor. Murray is in Ness behind the wheel of his favourite vehicle - his tractor - as he takes part in an island rally. Ten hours later and he's arrived at Rodel, saddle sore but happy to have raised a few pounds for charity. It's the last programme of the series and that means it's the last challenge for Wacky Races - who will win this year? Tune in for the thrilling finale!

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2012 (60 min)

Join presenter Derek Murray as he catches up with the Air an Rathad team this Easter, in the Wacky Races Special. All your favourite Wacky Races challenges in one programme! That's 8 gruelling races to test our plucky presenters to the limit. Fiona, Murray and Calum Iain may be friends, but they are ruthlessly competitive. Watch them battle it out on the track, in their own version of basketball, with the help of Rollover Roy! There's jelly and eggs to play with, and a strange new game called car curling. Murray thinks he's got Calum Iain beat in the karting, but in the end the rules beat him, despite a tremendous effort by his young team mate Jamie. There's more dressing up, and the lovely Lola returns for a spot of je ne sais quoi. Who will win the Air an Rathad Cup this time? And what really goes on, behind the scenes?

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2012

The new series of Air an Rathad roars into view with coverage of the Solway Junior Rally. Scotland's motor sport stars of the future get fast and furious on the Borders forest tracks. Donald Neil Macleod, aka Cudig, shares his extensive knowledge of classic cars in a brand new weekly feature, while veteran presenter Calum Iain is out and about test driving the Subaru BRZ - is it a beauty ? Or a beast.

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2012

One super fast sports car - the Lotus Exige S. One super excited presenter - Calum Iain. Mix them together and you have Mr Mackenzie giving it welly round the Lotus test track, breaking the previous Air an Rathad top speed by miles! While Calum Iain gets a tour of the Lotus factory in Norfolk, Murray is taking a wee run around Ballater on Royal Deeside in the World Car of the Year, the VW Up. Cudig shares another classic car choice and Calum Iain is in complete agreement - but what is it? You'll have to tune in to find out! And we're back on the Wacky Race track for more fun and games with cars long past their sell by dates...

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2012

Fiona is in Fraserburgh at Crimond Racewayy, and the stock cars are smashing their way around the track. She takes part in her very first Ladies race - and it's not for the faint hearted! Calum Iain is behind the wheel of a hot hatch from France - the Citroen DS4. Is it l'amour or a lemon? One thing's for sure, he'll tell us what he thinks of it! Cudig remembers the Vauxhall Chevette - one of the first superminis - but have they stood the test of time?

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2012

There's a lot of burning rubber in this episode, as Calum Iain heads to Crail for a master class in Drifting. And we stay in Crail for more fun and frolics in Wacky Races. The scores are all equal so whoever wins this next challenge is setting the pace! Murray is on home ground as he test drives the Volvo XC60 in Lewis. Can it get him from A to B as comfortably and safely as he would like? And Fiona's very happy with Cudig's classic selection- it's the ever popular MG.

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2012

Murray takes on a real heavyweight - eight tons of raw power - as he learns to drive The Grizzly, an American Monster truck. Fiona is turning heads, and making friends, as she drives the quirky Renault Twizy around Glasgow. Cudig's classic is also a head turner; good looking, popular and super handsome, the Rover 2000 was *the* car for the man who had 'made it'. And in Wacky Races, our bold heroes have lost the plot - can their Doric SatNav help them get back on track?!

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2012

It's the Air an Rathad Energy Special this week, as Murray drives one of the very first commercial hydrogen fuelled cars in the UK - a Hyundai IX35. How does it compare to other renewable fuelled cars on the market? The Arnold family put the all electric Vauxhall Ampera to the test - it's won 2012 Car of the Year, but is it to their liking? Wacky Races also goes green as the team try to catch the wind, and Cudig's classic reminds us of the old days when petrol was 16p a litre - and the Ford Cortina was the car to be seen in!

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Dec 27, 2012

Fiona is in the Cairngorms in search of the Abominable Snowman, helped in her quest by the Skoda Yeti. Murray is practising his handbrake turns in Ashaig as he takes part in the Skye Rally Club's Auto Test, and Cudig has the team reminiscing over days gone by as he shares this week's classic - the Bedford CA Van. Calum Iain has the scent of victory in Wacky Races, but will pride come before a fall?

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2013

Old friend 'Rollover Roy' is competing in the Speyside Rally with a new car and a new navigator - can they keep the car upright this time? Fiona enjoys taking a furry friend for a spin in the new Mini Roadster, uber cool but a tad chilly for the Scottish climate! Cudig's final classic of the series is the Landrover, a reliable workhorse loved my millions; and it's a thrilling end to Wacky Races - if you think it's a done deal, think again!

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2013 (60 min)

Join Wacky Race commentator Alec MacDonald for more fun and mayhem from the Air an Rathad team with this Wacky Races Special! Your favourite funny features from series five handily combined in one programme - now that's entertainment!

Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2014

New presenters Linda Macleod and Donnie Mackay join old hand Murray MacLeod in a new series of Air an Rathad. Donnie joins members of the Highland Car Club on their summer rally through the Great Glen, while Murray takes a spin in Vauxhall's new sports car, the Cascada, to Callanish. Petrolhead Eilidh Mackinnon, from Skye, shows off her Mark 4 Golf, and over in Fife on the Wacky Race Track, all three presenters search for the superhero inside themselves.

Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2014

Linda gets behind the wheel of a customised vehicle, the 'Dutton', but is it a car, or a boat? Could it be both? Donnie test drives an American muscle car, the iconic Chevrolet Camaro. It looks good, it sounds good, so Donnie's hoping it drives well too. Calum MacNeill from Inverness is this week's petrolhead with his Range Rover Evoque, and there's a winter sports theme to this week's Wacky Race.

Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2014

In this programme, Murray is on manoeuvres with the very latest army vehicles, including the new million pound Foxhound, while guest reviewer, Eilidh Davies, test drives the Seat Mii. The Mii has some exciting new safety features, but when Eilidh tries them out, things don't go according to plan. This week's Petrolhead is Mark MacPherson, from Tong, who shows off his customised Corsa, and there's more fun and games as the team get wet on the Wacky Race track.

Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2014

It's the Colin McRae rally, and we're following Davy and James Cameron from Skye in their Escort Mk2. They wrote off their car in the competition last year - will they make it to the finish line this time? Guest reviewer Niall Iain MacDonald is on the magical isle of Skye, where he finds his wish to drive a high performance car comes true; as the brand new Jaguar F Type is his for a day! Ruairidh Mackay from Inverness tells us why he loves his Subaru Impreza, and on the Wacky Race track, the team want to play with a giant beach ball, but it has other ideas.

Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2014

Donnie Campbell from Lewis is on a mission to become one of Europe's fastest amateur drivers, so he's entered his Subaru Impreza into a major speed trial - Ten of the Best. He's souped up the engine to 1000 bhp - but is that enough to qualify? Fiona Mackenzie returns to Air an Rathad as this week's guest reviewer. She's always been a fan of the BMW brand, but will a spin around Perthshire in an Audi A3 Sportback change her allegiance? Ian Mackenzie from Stornoway is this week's Petrolhead, driving his Firenza Droopsnoot, and on the Wacky Race track the team are having a 'smashing' time!

Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2014

Over 70 lorries are on show at the first ever Truckness and Donnie is in Inverness to check them out. De a Nis presenter Derek MacIntosh test drives the all new Mazda 6, and the Wacky Race caravan gets its very own challenge.

Episode: 6x07 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2014

Donnie has his foot on the floor on the Knockhill racing circuit, where he joins petrolheads on a 'hot hatch' day. Unlike public roads, you can drive as fast as you like on the track, with no speed restrictions! Donnie gets a masterclass on how to drive safely at speed, and enjoys every minute. Linda is test driving the new Mercedes A class in Montrose. It's packed full of new safety features and she decides to try the self park system. Can the car really park better without her hands on the steering wheel? Wacky Races gets messy this week - can Murray's lead be toppled? Donnie and Linda are determined to wrestle the Cup from his grasp. And Morven Graham tells us why her Honda Civic is the right car for her.

Episode: 6x08 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2014

It's the last programme in the current series, and Murray is in Angus celebrating 100 years of Aston Martin with members of the exclusive Aston Martin Owners Club. It's James Bond's car of choice - but what about Murray? Over on the Black Isle, Donald 'Sweeny' MacSween is testing the Dacia Duster. It's a no frills 4 wheel drive for the bargain price of £9,000 - so would he buy one? Donnie is showing off his own classic Audi coupe and all three presenters give everything on the Wacky Race track in the final race of the series. The winner of the Wacky Race Cup is revealed - but has Murray done enough to retain his lead?

Episode: 6x09 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2014 (60 min)

Donald 'Sweeny' MacSween guides us through the weird, and wonderful, world of Wacky Races in this hour-long compilation. Join him as he takes a look at all the challenges from series 6, and has a good laugh at everyone's favourite moments! Costumes, cars and craziness feature in abundance, as Murray, Linda and Donnie compete for the title of Wacky Races Champion. Who will earn the honour of lifting the cup this year?

Episode: 7x01 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2015

Linda, Donnie and Murray are back where they belong, in the driving seat. They're test driving the newest cars on the market, taking part in car club rallies and thrashing old bangers round the race track. Air an Rathad is back with a brand new series! Linda journeys home to North Uist in a very exclusive motor - the Rolls Royce Wraith, while Murray puts an old Land Rover through its paces at a quarry near Huntly. Petrolhead Paul Mackie takes his very exclusive DeLorean out for a spin, while all three presenters are back on the Wacky Races track competing for their name on the Air an Rathad Cup. Murray won it last year, and he's keen to defend his title!

Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2015

Linda and Donnie join forces to compete in the Greirson and Graham Targa Rally, beginning at Drumlanrig Castle and ending at Kames. It's their first outing as driver and navigator - could it also be their last? Derek 'Pluto' Murray is having fun test driving the very latest Subaru WRX STi. As a traffic policeman he would follow Subarus in hot pursuit, now it's his chance to get behind the wheel of a driving legend. Petrolhead Allan MacLeod mourns the passing of his Nissan Micra - will his Renault Megane prove a fitting replacement? And there's a damsel in distress on the Wacky Race track, with everyone in search of a hero.

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2015

Donnie releases his inner child as he hurtles down the Dean Road at Denholm in a cartie. He's competing in the Border Bogie Challenge, a one-kilometre adrenalin rush for all ages. The Junior competitors give him plenty of advice to keep him on the straight and narrow. Guest presenter Calum MacDonald is on a mission to find out why the diminutive Hyundai i10 scores top marks in all the car reviews. He can't quite believe it's been voted Best Car in the World and decides to test it for himself. Petrolhead Angus Ferguson tells us why he loves his Audi A3 and there's a shopping trolley on the loose in Wacky Races.

Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2015

Murray gets behind the wheel of the all new Citroen Cactus this week. He's never been a huge fan of the Citroen brand, so will the Cactus change his mind? He takes it for a spin across the Pentlands and over to Edinburgh to find out. Linda is in Nottinghamshire test driving the world's smallest production car - the Peel P50. It's so small it makes a Smart car look big! A Ford Focus ST is Petrolhead Mairi Ross' car of choice. An old Volvo certainly isn't Donnie's favourite vehicle in Wacky Races, despite this he's currently in the lead. Murray and Linda are determined to catch him up - will they overtake him in this week's challenge?

Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2015

Murray enjoys his first taste of American Legend racing at Knockhill, with a masterclass from Scottish Championship contender Duncan Vincent. These cars look like miniature versions of the gangster mobiles of the 1930's. They all have 125mph motorcycle engines and go like the clappers! Guest presenter Joy Dunlop swaps her Ford Focus for the sporty new Volvo V40. She takes it for a spin in and around Moray to see if it is the car for her. This week's Wacky Races has an international feel, and yes, dressing up is involved!

Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2015

The Air an Rathad team celebrate the 40th birthday of the world's best selling car - the VW Golf. Donnie tries out the Mark 1 before swapping his own Mark 4 for the latest model, the Mark 7 R. How has the car developed over the years? And why does no-one like the Mark 3? Petrolhead Rob Hay disagrees - he loves his Mark 3 despite it's foibles. Guest reviewer Arthur Cormack is on Skye behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Mokka. He's a loyal Passat man, so the Mokka will have to work hard to win his affections. Over in Crail, there's more fun and games on the Wacky Race track.

Episode: 7x07 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2015

In this programme, Air an Rathad veteran Calum Iain Mackenzie makes a guest appearance - comparing two iconic cars - the Ford Escort RS200 and the Nissan GT-R. He has a firm favourite - but which is it? Murray test drives BMW's all-electric i3 and is impressed with it's performance. He takes it for a spin in and around Aberdeen to see how it handles both in the city and on the dual carriageway. Petrolhead Neil MacLeod loves his BMW, but his 318is drinks petrol. Over in Crail, Donnie, Linda and Murray are going all out in the penultimate Wacky Race of the series. Will it be a close finish?

Episode: 7x08 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2015

It's the last programme of the series, and Donnie is in love! He's fallen for an Italian beauty, but what is it? Linda is at Lochgelly following the junior stock car racing, where kids as young as 9 are giving it welly on the race track. Linda dons a helmet and finds out how fiercely competitive the kids are for herself. No friends on the track, as they say. Alasdair MacLeod tells us why he loves his Subaru Impreza, and it's the final challenge of Wacky Races. Can Donnie hold onto his lead? You'll have to watch to find out!

Episode: 7x09 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2015 (60 min)

Take three old bangers, an old WWII airfield, add some daredevil presenters and a pinch of luck, and what have you got? Wacky Races! Everyone's favourite feature from Air an Rathad is back in this one-hour compilation, featuring the chaos and craziness we all know and love as Linda, Donnie and Murray battle it out for their name on the Wacky Races winner's cup. Join Donald 'Sweeny' MacSween as he guides us through eight new challenges, and has a good laugh at everyone's favourite moments.

Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2016

Linda, Donnie and Murray are back where they belong, in the driving seat. They're test driving the newest cars on the market, taking part in car club rallies and thrashing old bangers round Scotland. Air an Rathad is back with a new look and a brand new series! Donnie travels north to Sweden for a masterclass in ice driving. Former rally champion Mikaela Kottulinsky shows the boy from Ness how it's done. Linda learns about an old classic, the Vauxhall Viva, and shares her opinion of the new Viva on the market. Will it prove as popular as the original? Murray teams up with Fiona Mackenzie at Thainstone Car Mart to buy a banger that's reliable enough to beat Linda and Donnie in a new challenge - Ralaidh na Trealaich. They're delighted with their purchase of a Golf GTi - but hold on, there's a twist...

Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2016

Linda is at Crail Raceway for the Ultimate Scottish Street Car Championship. Everyones' car is pimped and on show, and it's fastest across the quarter mile that wins. Despite not being a very confident driver, guest presenter Emma Lamont has offered to test drive the new Fiat 500 X Crossover on the beautiful Isle of Harris. And the Air an Rathad team set off for their first challenge of Ralaidh na Trealaich. They've no idea of what's ahead of them, the only thing they know for sure is their cars are wrecks. Will their cars even get through the first day?

Episode: 8x03 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2016

Air an Rathad goes all electric in this episode, test driving cars from both ends of the market - the Nissan Leaf and the new Tesla Model S. But who gets to drive what? The Tesla Model S has a range of 250 miles and does 0 to 60 in 3.1 seconds. Both Donnie and Murray are desperate to drive it, so Linda decides to toss a coin... The Leaf is the UK's top-selling electric vehicle, but with a range of under 100 miles, it's a city car. Air an Rathad tests its commuting capabilities. And without satnav or mobile phones to assist them, both teams get hopelessly lost in Railidh na Trealaich. They're trying to get to Grampian Transport Museum in Alford, where a vintage vehicle is waiting for them on the track.

Episode: 8x04 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2016

Linda meets legendary Scots car designer Ian Callum, famous for the Aston Martin DB7 and now winning awards for the stylish Jaguar XE. Ian designs a one-off sports car for Linda, before she test drives the XE for Air an Rathad. Guest presenter Caxy Macaulay takes a run by Loch Lomond in the Infiniti QX70, a 'beast' of car, but does he like it? And the teams go off road for this episode's Ralaidh na Trealaich as they reach the forest stages of their rally across Scotland. Both teams have to count out two minutes, but their timing is far from accurate!

Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2016

Petrolhead Mairi Ross wants to be a rally driver, but first she has to pass the BARS test. She travels from Lewis to Knockhill in Fife to try her luck. Examiner Bob spots a few driving errors and shares some tips. Is it enough for Mairi to pass? Murray is behind the wheel of the new Jeep Renegade. He likes his cars big and beefy, and the Renegade fits the bill. And the Rally has made it to the heart of the Highlands. The scenery is lovely, but the teams are too busy to notice as they race to win this show's challenge. What will they put their wrecks through this time?

Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2016

Mod Gold medallist Rachel Walker loves her Audi TT - so we've given her the brand new version for the day. Stick or swap? Rachel shares her opinion of this updated classic. The rally teams have made it to Aviemore, and a heavyweight challenge awaits them. And newly qualified rally driver Mairi Ross gets her first taste of action at the Skye Gravel Sprint, but not all goes to plan. RTT championship leader Roy Kemp has offered her a shot of his Peugeot 205 - what happens next? You'll have to watch to find out!

Episode: 8x07 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2016

Linda is in Sutherland for one of the Scottish Sprint and Hillclimb Championship's most northerly events, the Golspie Sprint. Donnie is having loads of fun testing the Ariel Nomad off road, until he breaks it. And what next for Railidh na Trealaich? With the Golf out of action, will Donnie and Linda have to concede defeat?

Episode: 8x08 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2016

Murray takes on the British Army in a Mud Master trial across central Scotland. The trail is rugged, but it's everyone's map-reading skills that are truly tested. Bannan star Debbie Mackay tries out the new Honda Civic Type R - it's fast, very fast, just the way she likes it! And it's the final of Rally na Trealaich. The Golf is no more, so both teams get behind the wheel of the sturdy Ka for a nail-biting finish. There's a new trophy at stake, and both teams are desperate to win it.

Episode: 8x09 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2016 (60 min)

Give two teams of presenters £500 to buy a car and send them on a road trip across Scotland, with a challenge or two along the way, and what do you get? Railidh na Trealaich - Air an Rathad's very own brand new rally! Will Fiona want to kill Murray by the time they reach their destination? Will Donnie have driven Linda mad with all his chat? Will both bangers survive the whole trip? Join Donald 'Sweeny' MacSween as he travels behind the scenes and takes a look at all the Railidh na Trealaich challenges in this one-hour special!

Episode: 9x01 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2017

Donnie, Linda and Murray are back for more motoring fun, driving some of the greatest, most exciting, and most expensive cars on the market today. They take part in motor events and meet the car fans; and they are back on the road again, with the Air an Rathad Rally. Donnie is off to the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford for the "How Many Left", event: a car show with a difference. And it seems to have a bit of an unusual effect on him. Linda is driving BMW's new baby M car, the M2. With the recent M3 having grown up a bit, can the M2 put the fun factor back into the German manufacturers arsenal? And the teams find out what they have in store for them in this year's Ralaidh na Trealaich. They find themselves in an unfamiliar location with no sign of any cars. Will all become clear?

Episode: 9x02 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2017

It's been over 20 years since the Porsche Boxster first appeared on our driveways. Murray tries out the older versions and compares them to the latest model. Recent changes, including dropping two cylinders and adding a turbo has made it more economical, but has it also reduced the fun factor? Driving a new Rolls Royce is certainly an event for anyone, and Donnie is the lucky chap who is handed the keys and charged with testing it - but is it the car for him? And the Air An Rathad Rally teams continue their island adventures in Ralaidh na Trealaich. The Orange team's win last week may not have been a surprise given the size of their vehicle, but it hasn't helped them bond with their little Smart car.

Episode: 9x03 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2017

This week on Air An Rathad, Linda takes part in one of the oldest forms of motorsport: The Hill Climb. Specifically, the Doune Hill Climb. And she'll be competing in one of the oldest designed new cars you can buy today, a Morgan Plus 4. And as Morgan has also brought out a new Aero 8, she gives that a go as well. Murray sees if the Peugeot 208 GTI by PeugeotSport can recapture the magic of Peugeot's iconic 205 GTI hot-hatch of the 80s. PeugeotSport has been responsible for the racing side of Peugeot for decades, so hopefully their magic touch can bring this 208 alive. And the teams slow down the pace in this weeks Ralaidh na Trealaich. After last week's high-flying excitement on the beach, this time the teams are in a car park, somewhere in South Uist.

Episode: 9x04 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2017

Donnie spends a day with the, "Boys in Blue", and finds out what's involved to become a police driver and Linda finds out all about Suzuki's latest small car, which sits alongside their other two small cars, the Swift and the Celerio. The Swift is aimed at driving enjoyment, the Celerio affordability. So what's the new Baleno all about? And the teams meet up at Benbecula Airport for the next challenge in Ralaidh na Trealaich. The Blue team seem much happier with their Volvo, than the Orange team with their Smart. The Orange team are still ahead on points though. Could this be the challenge where the Blues claw some of that lead back.

Episode: 9x05 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2017

Murray tries out the latest offering from Bentley and a first for the luxury carmaker: an SUV. The Bentley Bentayga costs three times as much as the latest Volvo XC90, itself at the premium end of the SUV market. Can the Bentley possibly be three times as good as the Volvo? Murray conducts three real-world tests to find out. Donnie has long been a fan of fast Fords. Ever since the Focus RS was announced, he's been badgering the production team to drive it. They finally relented and let him indulge in his reminiscing. So will the RS live up to Donnie's expectations, or will it be a case of never meeting your heroes? And this week the Air An Rathad team have crossed onto Harris where they're heading to the wonderful Golden Road. What will be in store for them once they get there?

Episode: 9x06 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2017

Donnie drives the latest Ford Mustang, which is available as a right hand drive for the first time. It's got modern multilink suspension too, so is this a Mustang, a proper drivers car, rather than a slice of Americana? And when Donnie meets up with members of the Moray Muscle Group, will they like it enough for Donnie to join them on a cruise? Linda takes the second generation Mini Clubman to the roads around Torridon to see if this Mini for grown-ups has come of age. The previous Clubman had wonky doors, which didn't make sense in the UK. Will this car's more conventional arrangement make the car more practical as Mini intended? The teams head to a kart track in their respective steeds for the latest instalment of Ralaidh na Trealaich. The Blue team's Volvo is a wobbly, underpowered estate; the Smart is a small underpowered city car. Consequently, neither is especially suited to track work. How will they get on?

Episode: 9x07 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2017

Linda is learning how to be part of a rally service crew with mechanic Ian Ross. She uses the skills she learns to assist the team, as driver Mairi Ross takes part in the Rally Hebrides. She'll need to operate as smoothly and quickly as possible to ensure the car is fully prepared to tackle each stage. Murray is testing Jaguar's first entry into the competitive SUV market, the F-Pace, both on and off road. While most SUV's rarely see anything more challenging than a muddy track, Murray takes it up the Lecht ski slopes treacherous access road to see how it copes. If it survives that, how will it drive on the road? And the Air An Rathad Rally teams head to Stornoway airport for a challenge where they leave their cars behind, and move up to something a little larger. None of the teams has driven a lorry before, so when faced with a 50-foot articulated tanker who will master it the best?

Episode: 9x08 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2017

Murray takes a look at the history of vehicle safety systems and how they have evolved, so that today's cars are much safer than those of the past. He is driving, or should that be being driven in, a car, that is capable of driving itself. It's a Mercedes E-Class fitted with Driving Assistance Plus, a £1,600 option that takes control of the car for you. Does Murray think it's a safe option? Donnie is driving a MacLaren 570S, a £140,000 sports car with the performance of a supercar that's designed to be used every day. Is this really a car for popping to the shops or driving the daily commute in? And it's the final of Ralaidh na Trealaich. With the Blue team leading and five points up for grabs, the Orange team can still draw level. With a wonderful trophy at stake, both teams are desperate to win.

Episode: 9x09 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2017

Murray and Fiona go head to head against Donnie and Linda again, as they make their way through the islands in this Air an Rathad Railidh na Trealaich Special. Join Donald 'Sweeny' MacSween as he keeps a close eye on their antics, and has a good laugh at their expense. From Barra to the Butt, each team puts their best wheel forwards, and tries to beat the other team. Can Donnie and Linda prise the prize from Murray and Fiona's hands? Is an old Volvo 940 faster around a go-kart track than a Smart car? And exactly how many creels can you get inside either of them? Find out the answers to these, and other important questions, in this Railidh na Trealaich special.

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Sep 28, 2017 (60 min)

Gaelic motoring show. In this off-road special, Murray takes a look at army vehicles and the way technology developed by the forces has influenced off-road driving.

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Oct 5, 2017 (60 min)

Gaelic motoring show. In this one-hour special, Linda checks out some of the best cars that have ever been on Air an Rathad, including the Rolls-Royce Wraith and the Alfa Romeo 4C.

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Oct 12, 2017 (60 min)

Gaelic motoring show. In this one-hour special, Linda takes part in a hill climb, while Murray's skills are put to the test in an autotest organised by the Isle of Skye Rally Club.

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Nov 2, 2017 (60 min)

Gaelic motoring show. In this one-hour special, Linda takes a look through Air an Rathad's rally archives.

Episode: S09 Special | Airdate: Nov 9, 2017 (60 min)

Gaelic motoring show. In this one-hour special, Murray takes a look through the Air an Rathad archives to see how far eco-friendly motoring has come in the last few years.