Landward - Episode Guide

Scotland's farming and countryside programme, including the weather for the week ahead. Nancy Nicolson travels to Brazil to analyse the country's beef industry.

In the first of new series of Landward, Dougie Vipond takes to the skies to count red deer. Euan McIlwraith investigates the arguments for the reintroduction of a stunning large cat - the lynx. The Landward Food Van is on the road again cooking up tasty treats for the folk of Inverness.

Dougie Vipond takes a trip down the new 'Smugglers' Trail', Sarah Mack finds out how Perth became the centre of the international cattle trade, Euan McIlwraith finds out about the renewable project that will transform a village and the Landward food van hits the streets.

Dougie Vipond tastes the Scottish superfood taking the health food market by storm. Sarah Mack meets the animal therapist who treats sheepdogs. Landward tales a look at the cattle from the French Pyrenees now residing in Moray. Plus Nick Nairn cooks up some superfood treats for the folk of Inverness in the Landward food van.

Dougie and the team head to the Caithness coast and the tempestuous waters of the Pentland Firth. Euan visits the uninhabited island of Stroma, Sarah tries to catch a glimpse of an orca and Dougie looks at efforts to harness the power of the tides to generate electricity.

New distilleries are springing up all around the world and demand for the iconic copper stills at their heart is rocketing. Euan McIlwraith goes to meet the still makers with a three-year waiting list, Dougie Vipond ventures into Scotland's temperate rainforest to look at lichen and Sarah Mack meets the folk bringing new life to a very old mill.

Dougie Vipond takes a drive along the North Coast 500 route - Scotland's answer to Route 66, Sarah Mack visits the Scottish castle where Monty Python was filmed and Euan McIlwraith investigates how consumers can help Scottish dairy farmers.

The Landward Food Van is back on road: can Nick and Dougie persuade the good folk of Aberdeen to try their nettle risotto? Sarah Mack goes on a 'bioblitz' - a three hour race to identify as much wildlife as possible, and Euan McIlwraith investigates the controversial topic of land reform as we meet the community who bought their own island.

The Landward Food Van hits Aberdeen and tries to reignite the locals' passion for kippers. Sarah visits one of hundreds of farms opening their doors to visitors on 'Open Farm Sunday', Euan joins motorists from across the country as they descend on the village of Fintray to take part in a classic hill climb race, and Dougie gets up close and personal to the creatures some folk love to hate - bats.

Dougie goes underwater with wildlife photographer Doug Allan to explore the wild west coast, Sarah joins a horse lover taking her time to travel to the Royal Highland Show, Euan meets the best-protected hen harriers in Scotland, and we follow a young GP on her rounds in her Highland practice. Can Nick and Dougie tempt the people of Aberdeen with some tasty venison?

Scotland's countryside magazine. Landward comes live from the Royal Highland Show. The event is the highlight of the rural calendar, from the finest livestock in the land, to the prettiest ponies and the tastiest produce. The best of rural Scotland is on show and all the team are there.

In the second of two special programmes, Landward comes live from the Royal Highland Show! The event is the highlight of the rural calendar, from the finest livestock in the land, to the prettiest ponies and the tastiest produce, the best of rural Scotland is on show and all the team will be there force to bring the buzz of the show right to your screen.

Scotland's west coast is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world - but it's also a place of work.

Dougie Vipond follows the creelers, trawlermen and scallop dredgers who battle to make a living from these stunning waters.

Landward returns for its Autumn series, with the best stories from the Scottish countryside.

In this episode, as the new railway opens up the Borders to more visitors, the team explore the region. Dougie visits the forest and gardens that inspired Sir Walter Scott, Euan witnesses the excitement of hound trailing - fell racing for dogs - and Sarah visits an award-winning beef farm in the middle of calving.

This week Landward is on the go as Dougie takes to the tarmac on a Triumph Bonneville in search of Scotland's best biking road, while Euan lets off steam with some very special trains. Also, Sarah visits a stunning restored walled garden and Dougie finds out why now is a good time to eat Scottish lamb.

Dougie roars down the stunning west coast roads from Sutherland to Wester Ross on a classic motorbike. Sarah follows a herd of Orkney cattle on a ferry journey to market on the mainland. And Euan joins the cast and crew on the set of the remake of Whisky Galore.

Dougie and Sarah explore the islands of Barra, Eriskay, South and North Uist. While Sarah enjoys a spectacular landing at Barra Airport, Dougie meets the hardy sailors sheltering in Lochmaddy's new marina.

Dougie and Nick are back in the food van, persuading the people of Ayr that there's more to beetroot than can be found in a pickle jar. Sarah is visiting the most northerly chocolate producer in the UK, and Dougie takes in the stunning scenery of Sutherland and Wester Ross from the saddle of a Triumph Bonneville.

Scotland's countryside magazine. Dougie celebrates the food that shaped the nation. Euan prepares a nest for ospreys. And Nick takes the Landward food van to Kelso.

Dougie Vipond goes in search of fish livers for Nick Nairn to cook in the Landward food van. Arlene Stuart helps launch a new lifeboat service, and Euan McIlwraith explores the farming legacy of the King of the Bothy Ballad.

Dougie celebrates the great Scots porridge oat and presents Nick Nairn with a culinary challenge. And Euan investigates a rise in dog attacks on sheep.

Dougie begins a three-part series exploring the threats and opportunities for Scottish farming outside of the EU. Euan tries to count grouse on a moor, and MasterChef champion Gary MacLean joins the team.

Scotland's countryside magazine. Arlene Stuart explores the issue of connectivity. Dougie Vipond finds out how the potato industry will cope outside of the European Union, and Masterchef champion Gary Maclean takes his frying pan to Arran.

Scotland's countryside magazine. Dougie Vipond visits Mull to find out how remote hill sheep farmers are preparing for a post-Brexit world. Arlene Stuart joins a car share club and Euan McIlwraith meets a wildlife photographer who has created his own nature reserve.

Scotland's countryside magazine. Euan visits the sheep farm under attack from ravens. Arlene looks at the changing face of the rural post office, and Kelsey gets advice on avoiding ticks.

Scotland's countryside magazine. Dougie forages for seaweed, Kelsey joins a cruise ship at Invergordon, and Arlene reveals the changing face of the rural post office. episode 8.

Scotland's countryside magazine. Dougie and Nick cook with oysters. Jean takes a dip on a snorkle trail, and Euan reveals a new approach to dairy farming.

Dougie Vipond and the team are back for a brand new series. Dougie and Nick Nairn begin a narrowboat trip along the Union Canal, while Euan McIlwraith grabs a camera and goes in search of our most loved seabird - the puffin.

Arlene Stuart meets the woman battling to preserve rare breed pigs, and new presenter Anne Lundon asks if the North Coast 500 is a victim of its own success.

Dougie and Nick continue their journey along the Union canal, navigating through the spooky Falkirk tunnel. Arlene Stuart learns how to rescue stranded dolphins. Sheep farmer Joyce Campbell visits the Kelso ram sales, and Nick tempts the visitors at the Falkirk wheel with a tit bit of ox tongue.

Scotland's countryside magazine. Dougie and Nick continue their narrowboat trip and head to meet the kelpies, Euan is all at sea counting herring, and Anne meets a high-flying farmer.

Scotland's countryside magazine. In this special programme from the Black Isle, Dougie meets the scientists studying the impact of marine development on dolphins, Euan finds out about the dark history of the Isle's sea caves, Arlene goes coastal rowing, and Anne meets a contemporary tartan designer.

Strawberries are now our favourite fruit - we eat billions of them every year in a season which now lasts up to nine months - and every berry has to be picked by hand. In the past the berries were picked by seasonal workers from Scotland's industrial heartlands, but now the pickers almost all come from eastern Europe. The Landward team follow the summer season of 2017 in the berry fields of Scotland, following the fortunes of two farms and the migrant workers who are so vital to this £100 million industry.

Scotland's countryside magazine. Dougie Vipond asks if dairy farming can really be described as inhumane. Sheep farmer Joyce Campbell introduces her collie pups, Arlene learns how to blow glass, and Euan is chasing butterflies.

Dougie and Arlene embark on journey with a difference around the new South West 300 driving route. As we focus on community ownership, Euan meets the people who want to take over Cairngorm Mountain, and Anne visits another community who have bought a forest. Plus we find out how guide dogs enable visually impaired people to navigate the countryside.

Dougie and Arlene continue their journey along the scenic South West 300 driving route in an electric car. Euan discovers a treasure trove of old photographs that were found at Lanark Mart. Anne finds out how our ancestors farmed in the wild north west, and we visit the nature reserve carved out of the sea.

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Rob Roy, Dougie Vipond finds out about the man behind the myth. Arlene Stuart gets trained in dolphin rescue, Euan McIlwraith goes in search of city sparrow hawks, plus the impact of the wet summer on farmers.

Dougie sees the nation from a completely different perspective when he visits the great Polish map of Scotland, Arlene finds out about the menace of 'nurdles', which endanger marine life, and Euan finds out how badgers displaced by the new Aberdeen bypass are being rehoused. Plus chef Gary Maclean travels to Mull to witness a deer stalk and then shows his students how to cook venison.

Dougie heads into the dark to find out about night-time hill navigation, Joyce explores the difficult issue of sexism in farming, Euan find out about the history of slate at Ballachulish, while Anne finds out about how the problem numbers of feral cats is being tackled. And Gary Maclean continues his journey on Mull and this week teaches his students all about haggis.

Arlene and Dougie get into the Christmas spirit early and taste-test Scottish craft gin, Anne goes in search of the sea eagles, Euan finds out why wild veg is more nutritious, Gary continues his foodie tour of Mull and Dougie harvests gin's key ingredient, juniper berries.

Scotland's farming and countryside programme. This episode sees Dougie Vipond explore the impact of COVID-19 on farming.

In this episode, Dougie Vipond investigates how berry farmers are finding new recruits, while Euan is wildlife-watching in lockdown. There is a feature on the project to protect capercaillie, Anne is rescued by extremely well-trained dogs, and Arlene reveals her favourite beach.

Dougie Vipond investigates how rural businesses are transforming to become delivery services, while Anne tries out the fast-growing sport of canicross, running with help from your dog.

In this episode, Euan learns about a striking new discovery at the Calanais stone circle on Lewis, Anne finds out about the transformation of the River Kelvin and Arlene meetssome red kites. Meanwhile, Dougie finds out how the fishing industry has been hit by lockdown.

In this episode, Euan learns about a striking new discovery at the Calanais stone circle on Lewis, Anne finds out about the transformation of the River Kelvin and Arlene meetssome red kites. Meanwhile, Dougie finds out how the fishing industry has been hit by lockdown.

Euan explores the myth and legend surrounding our common garden birds, while Anne meets the man who fought for his remote village to be connected by road.

Scotland's countryside programme. In this episode, Dougie visits his favourite local Loch, while Euan explores all the hues of yellow in the spring countryside.

Scotland's countryside programme. In this episode, Dougie and Nick are cooking in their own kitchens, while Euan explores the historic maps everyone can access.

Scotland's countryside programme. In this episode, Arlene explores the River Tweed, while Euan delves into the history of his beloved vintage Land Rover.

A special programme looking back and celebrating the best of the Royal Highland Show. Although cancelled this year, Dougie heads along to the Ingliston show ground to chat to organisers about these exceptional circumstances. He also charts the history of the show as it celebrates its 180th anniversary. Arlene finds out what the event means to some show regulars who are at home this year. Euan reflects on reporting on the show for television and radio for the last thirty years.

Dougie and Nick are in their kitchens cooking with fantastic Scottish produce, Euan reflects on how the bird of prey population has changed over the time he has been reporting, and Arlene investigates the impact of Covid-19 on the traditional common riding festivals.

The last episode of the series is a summer special packed full of seasonal stories. The team remember their childhood Scottish holidays and taste some Scots-Italian ice cream.

Landward returns for its autumn run of 14 new episodes with presenters Dougie Vipond, Arlene Stuart, Euan McIlwraith and Anne Lundon travelling the length and breadth of the country to bring in the best stories from the Scottish countryside

The team find out what's been going on across the Scottish countryside during the early months of the farming year.

In January, we follow sheep farmer Cammy Wilson as he scans his ewes to find out how many lambs are due, and Dougie discovers the benefits of fodder beet, a highly nutritious energy crop to keep livestock going through the colder months. Meanwhile, Anne is at the bull sales at Stirling Mart meeting the Stronach family, who are showing and selling their livestock, and hoping for top prizes and prices.

Dougie is at Cairnborrow Farm, in Aberdeenshire, where he meets young farmer Nicola Wordie as lambing gets under way. And Arlene is in Perthshire watching a family of beavers being released into their new home.

Dougie is at Scotland's most southerly point, the Mull of Galloway lighthouse, for a special episode all about Galloway. He finds out about a bid to make the area Scotland's next national park and hears from those both for and against it.

Meanwhile, Arlene heads to the hills with the local mountain rescue team and discovers that they are not to be underestimated. Anne investigates the rising value of upland farm land and the impact it's having on local people, and Cammy meets the mobile cattle hoof trimmer who has become a huge hit on social media.

In this episode, Arlene visits Threave Estate, near Dumfries, to find out how hi-tech cattle are being used to restore a lost landscape. As the price of fertiliser skyrockets, Dougie finds out how it's affecting Scottish farmers and what alternatives there are available.

Meanwhile, Cammy is letting his puppies loose for the first time to see if there is a top sheepdog amongst them. And Dougie is taking a walk around the heritage trail at the Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, where he learns how the improvements to visitor facilities will allow greater accessibility to those with disabilities, giving them a place to connect with nature and encounter wildlife.

In this episode, Dougie visits the Culbin forest in Moray for a special programme all about trees. He discovers why the pine forest was planted there a century ago on what was the biggest sand dune in the UK.

Anne is in Perthshire meeting the woman keeping an eye on the Fortingall Yew, perhaps Europe's oldest tree, discovering the story behind this piece of living history. Following this winter's storms, Dougie assesses the damage to the forests in the worst hit areas of north east Scotland.

Meanwhile, JJ is in Ayrshire finding out how trees have inspired one artist to discover her creative side using a chainsaw, and Arlene meets the man who has devoted his career to looking after trees.

This week, Dougie is at the beautiful Loch Dochart Estate in Highland Perthshire finding out how Blue Grey cattle are bred and why they are a popular choice for Scottish upland beef farmers.

As the cost of living continues to rise, Anne is at home on Lewis, hearing how islanders are finding it increasingly difficult to live in a remote rural community. JJ is in Glengarry looking at some of the damage caused by a growing escaped wild boar population, while Rosie Morton meets the man who has carved himself a career as a master craft butcher and is teaching others to do the same. And Arlene is in Gifford Community Woods helping to tap the birch trees that produce a taste of spring time.

In this episode, Dougie is on the Isle of Skye visiting the spectacular Fairy Pools, one of Scotland's top tourist spots. He finds out how visitor numbers to locations such as this have risen dramatically over the last decade as a result of becoming social media ‘bucket list' destinations. He also finds out what is being done to develop and protect the site, with new paths, bridges and a car park being built.

Meanwhile, Arlene catches up with Clydesdale foal Kahlua as training gets under way for the World Clydesdale Show, taking place in Aberdeen in October, and JJ is in Perthshire meeting the remarkable man who has been working on the same farm for over 70 years.

And Cammy meets the Ayrshire brothers who are among Scotland's youngest sheep farmers.

In this episode, Dougie visits the Abernethy National Nature Reserve to view a sea eagle nest. For the very first time, a hidden camera has captured a pair of sea eagles looking after their newly hatched chicks and is beaming it live to the RSPB's Loch Garten Nature Centre.

Elsewhere, Arlene is in Perthshire to learn about the latest weapon in the battle to save Scotland's native red squirrel population from invasive greys, while over on the isle of Lewis, Anne meets the woman who relocated to pursue her love of tweed. And JJ steps off the train at Corrour to visit one of the remotest youth hostels in Scotland at Loch Ossian.

Dougie and his dog Jessie are visiting Gordon Castle estate in Moray for a special breed gathering of Gordon Setters. Cammy's in the Borders investigating the growing problem of livestock worrying and attacks by dogs. He finds out about recent changes in legislation to tackle the issue.

Rosie Morton's in Skye to meet the last remaining gamekeeper on the island. She tries out simulated stalking and finds out about the future of gamekeeping. Over in Glen Roy, JJ meets mountaineer Mick Tighe and gets a tour of his artefacts that make up the Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection. And Dougie visits a tailoring business in the Highlands that still makes bespoke tweed outfits for estate workers.

In this episode, Dougie and chef Nick Nairn head north to Shetland to seek out its distinctive dishes and produce. Dougie meets the farming sisters who are using modern methods to raise sustainable beef, while Nick is on the east coast finding out about a traditional method of preserving cod. They use some of the cod to cook up a delicious fish dish on a stunning beach location.

Meanwhile, Cammy is in the north east of Scotland where she meets the young farmer who is keen use social media to teach the public about pig farming. And Arlene is looking out for spring migrants in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh with ornithologist Shenaz Khimji.

In this episode, the fields are bright yellow in Easter Ross as Dougie meets the farmer producing Scotland's most northerly oilseed rape oil. Rosie is in the Angus glens finding out about one estate's efforts to save the curlew, discovering how land managed for grouse has been beneficial for the wader population and has led to a spectacular rise in numbers.

Arlene is near Killin, in Perthshire, stepping back in time inside a traditional longhouse. She discovers what layers of lost wallpaper reveal about its history. And Nick encounters traditional Shetland beef product Sassermaet, bringing some along to his St Ninian's beach alfresco kitchen for Dougie to try, as they make tasty chargrilled beef skewers with tomato salsa.

As competitors make final preparations for the return of a full Royal Highland Show, Dougie visits Falleninch Farm near Stirling. He lends a hand washing Charolais bull show hopeful Stormzy and finds out what the show means to farmers across Scotland.

Cammy is in Moray meeting some of the Valais sheep competing at the show for the first time in a brand new class. Meanwhile, Anne stops off at the Aberdeenshire farm that is offering tours to make you feel good, and Nick cooks up Shetland mussels at a stunning beach location.

In this special episode from Scotland's east coast, Anne is in Aberdeen finding out why it's one the best places to see dolphins in the UK. Dougie visits Coldingham Bay in Berwickshire, where he learns about the lifeguards who keep watch over the beach during the summer months, while Arlene and Shenaz head to Dunbar to get a close-up view of some of Scotland's most at-risk seabirds - kittiwakes.

Rosie takes a dip to gather seaweed in the East Neuk of Fife, discovering its eating potential in the process, and landscape photographer Shahbaz Majeed takes a trip to Lunan Bay, one of his favourite coastal locations.

In the last episode of the spring series, Dougie and the team are at Ingliston for the Royal Highland Show.

As the show celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, Dougie catches up with the livestock showing and judging. Meanwhile, Cammy follows the Young Farmers' sheep shearing competitions. He watches with his expert eye as the younger generation of shearers show off their speed, accuracy and skill.

Elsewhere, Anne visits a farm in the Carse of Stirling where they grow the traditional Scots' Timothy hay, a crop favoured by show-winning horses.

As the Highland, Fife and Banchory Shows all mark their 200th anniversaries this year, Arlene looks back to discover why they were formed and why they are still important dates in the farming calendar today.

Dougie visits a new entrant couple running a deer farm near Port of Menteith, Stirlingshire, while Rosie takes part in a moth-trapping project in the Cairngorms that aims to find out how they indicate changes in the habitat.

Anne helps bring in the last of the harvest the old fashioned way in Caithness, using a binder, building stooks and a haystack, and Cammy heads for the hills of Ayrshire to take part in his first upland sheep gather. And Arlene is at Loch Leven to find out more about the increase of toxic algae.

This week Dougie's in Strathspey, investigating the housing crisis, balancing the need for affordable housing versus holiday lets for visitors. He speaks to local people struggling to find homes in the area and hears how businesses are being compromised. Rosie joins the Highland Raptor Study Group as they ring a nest of goshawk chicks. Arlene's in Angus finding out why more Scottish farmers should be growing hemp. Weather presenter Christopher Blanchett visits the wettest farm in Scotland to demonstrate our microclimates, and Anne drops in to see the findings of an excavation of a Pictish fort in Burghead.

Dougie steps out across the windswept Langholm Moor in Dumfriesshire. He discovers how the local community purchased over 10.000 acres and what they plan to do with it in future.

Photographer Shahbaz Majeed returns to follow the River Tay, looking at the pictures that tell i's story. Arlene is at Loch Insch in the Cairngorms, where she part in a nationwide light display that celebrates the environment, while Cammy is in Galloway meeting the farmer who has brought a bit of New Zealand to Scotland. And Anne is back on the road to meet up with the paramedic travelling 1,000 miles across the Scotland on horseback.

Dougie is in Oban for the Highland Cattle Society's 125th Autumn Show and Sales. He follows the action, meeting the breeders showing and selling their livestock and hoping for top prizes and prices.

Cammy is in Tayside finding out how climate change is affecting our potato crop. He hears how scientists are urgently working to introduce more drought-resilient varieties. Meanwhile, Rosie is in whisky country, Glenlivet in Speyside, where she discovers the archaeological secrets of a distillery dig. Anne is in Brora, meeting the woman who is dedicated to looking after birds of all species, and landscape photographer Shahbaz Majeed returns to learn more about the River Tay through pictures.

Dougie is in the centre of Scotland to climb Schiehallion, one of the country's most distinctive and popular munroes. He hears how landowners the John Muir Trust are balancing the needs of the 30,000 visitors a year with protecting this unique upland habitat.

Further up the mountain, he meets a member of the Tayside Mountain Rescue Team to find out why call-outs increase at this time of year. Meanwhile, Cammy is near Blairgowrie to find out why a fruit famer is giving away his blueberry crop to charity, and Arlene is in Perthshire to uncover the story of the Maharaja who made Scotland his home. Elsewhere, landscape photographer Shahbaz Majeed is just outside Perth, on the final section of his journey along the course of the River Tay.

The Landward team are in Aberdeen for the World Clydesdale Show, the biggest single-breed horse show in Europe.

Arlene witnesses the power of the eight-horse team class. and Dougie is in the forge as sparks fly in the World Farrier Championships. And we meet the beautiful stallion that has travelled 8,000 miles to compete.

Away from the show, Cammy discovers how horses are still used in Scotland's forests, and Rosie goes on a traditional deer stalk in the hills of Perthshire with two Highland ponies.

Dougie is in the far north west of Sutherland at Kinlochbervie to listen out for one of the sounds of the autumn - the deer roaring as the stags battle it out in the annual rut.

Arlene is near Moffat, where she learns about the eco alternatives to plastic tree tubes, while Cammy is in Fife to meet a farmer who has planted apple trees in the middle of his fields and to find out what the benefits are to the land and wildlife. Meanwhile, Rosie discovers the joys of mudlarking - digging up treasure that was once somebody's rubbish.

In this episode, Dougie visits a farm near Beauly that is taking a regenerative approach to livestock farming. He meets a couple inspired by time spent in Kenya, who move their sheep and cattle around the land regularly to graze. Elsewhere, Anne is in a forest in South Lanarkshire where she gets to grips with the ancient woodland skill of coppicing, and Rosie makes an early start to count pink-footed geese taking off at Montrose Basin. And now the sheep shearing season is over, Cammy tries his hand at goat shearing.

Dougie and the team make the 100-mile journey from the mainland out into the Atlantic to discover St Kilda, Britain's remotest and wildest islands. Dougie takes a walk up the highest sea cliffs in Britain and gets a bird's-eye view of the geology and ecology. He hears worrying evidence that the world-renowned sea birds' colonies are now facing an uncertain future due to climate change.

Elsewhere, Anne follows the footsteps of the last islanders, discovering why these Hebridean people eventually had to leave. She also discovers what the hundreds of unique built structures that are scattered throughout the islands were used for. Meanwhile, Cammy finds out about the ancient sheep population and discovers why they are so fascinating for scientists. He also goes behind the scenes to see the seasonal ranger's home and finds out what it's like to live full-time on St Kilda.

The team investigate the effects of climate change and how extremes in weather are dealt with. Dougie is in the Great Glen in the hills above Loch Ness to find out how foresters future-proof tree plantations from storm events. He sees how the forest is cleared to avoid destruction caused by wind blow. Near Ballater in the north east, Shahbaz captures the aftermath of the recent floods by focusing on three bridges along the river Dee catchment. Rosie is in the Borders at St Abbs to visit a seal colony that was devastated by Storm Arwen. She finds out how their numbers are recovering and sees some of this season's new pups. As the shorthorn cattle breed celebrate its 200th anniversary, Anne visits a farm in Aberdeenshire. And Cammy is being put through his paces in East Kilbride as he meets Britain's fittest farmer.

With the festive season fast approaching, Dougie visits a farm near Buchlyvie, in Stirlingshire, that has diversified from producing beef to growing Christmas trees. He lends a hand as people come along to cut their own trees.

Elsewhere, Rosie is in Ullapool to help the community build this year's creel Christmas tree, while Cammy visits young farmers taking part in the trial of an app that tracks low-level mental health.

Anne is near Strathdon to find out out how avian flu is affecting poultry farmers producing Christmas turkeys, and Arlene is just outside Cupar, in Fife, to discover the benefits of overwintering cattle on specially grown forage.

Dougie takes a winter walk at Loch Lubnaig in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in a special festive programme looking back on 2022. He revisits the stories that Anne, Arlene, Cammy, Rosie and Shahbaz have reported on this year. Dougie reflects on the big themes, best places and inspiring people the team have met as they travelled thousands of miles in every direction across the stunning Scottish countryside.

The Landward team return for a new series, digging deep into the issues and stories from Scotland's countryside.

As the farming season gets under way, Dougie Vipond attends one of the country's biggest ploughing competitions in Fife, where farmers fight it out for the straightest furrow. Ahead of the competition, Arlene meets up with female competitor Carol Jack to find out if she has what it takes to be a champion plougher.

Cammy Wilson drops in to see beef farmer Crawford Niven and master the fine art of muck-spreading, and we meet two of our rural vets, based in practices at opposite ends of Scotland. For the next few weeks, we follow their busy daily routines on appointments and emergencies as they deal with both two-legged and four-legged clientele.

Landscape photographer Shahbaz Majeed returns, but this time he is looking for viewers' pictures. Throughout the series, he will be asking for photos on a particular theme and choosing his favourites to feature on the programme.

In this episode, the team meet the communities taking power into their own hands. Dougie is on his bike at Loch Laggan to visit a location known to millions of viewers as the typical Highland estate in film and TV. However, as he finds out, Ardverikie Estate is focused on adapting to climate change and is plugging into its renewable energy sources.

Shahbaz is at Lochalsh to investigate how the arrival of electricity in the 1940s transformed people's lives and the landscape. In Sutherland, Anne is at Bonar Bridge to help serve lunch and hear how a community café and food hub are helping the community pull together through the energy crisis.

We catch up with our rural vets - Tom in Ayrshire and Mary Jo in Ross-shire - as they respond to call-outs, and Rosie steps inside the home known as the Hobbit House.

The team dive into the sea for a marine special. Dougie is in Arran to find out how 15 years of a fishing ban has transformed a no-take zone in Lamlash Bay, and Arlene gets an insight into trout breeding she will never forget.

The town of Cromarty has a population of just 700, and 100 of them are coastal rowers, and Anne takes to the sea to investigate why it's such a fast-growing pastime. Shahbaz chooses his favourite marine-themed viewers' photographs, and a mermaid takes us on a deep dive into the Atlantic. And we find out about the herring drifter that liberated whisky from the SS Politician and that is now being restored to its former glory.

In this episode, Dougie takes a walk along the John o' Groats Trail. He meets the man who created the route and discovers how it was inspired by the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. Dougie explores the stunning Caithness coast, discovering some of the hidden historic sites along the way, including the Whaligoe Steps.

Meanwhile, Rosie is further south in Easter Ross, where she investigates how drones are being used to calculate how much carbon is locked away on Scottish farmland.

Elsewhere, Arlene is testing the responses of the Galloway Mountain Rescue team in a fast-water rescue scenario. And we catch up with the work of our two rural vets as springtime brings new life to Scotland's farms.

With spring in the air, Dougie visits Aikengall Farm near Dunbar during their busiest time of the year. He lends a hand with the new arrivals as calving and lambing get fully under way. Arlene is also in East Lothian, climbing Traprain Law and meeting the Exmoor ponies that graze the hillside to keep the vegetation at bay.

Cammy sets out to meet some of Scotland's most inspiring next-generation farmers. This week, he is in Fife to meet a new-entrant farmer who is proving that rare breed sheep can be commercially viable.

We catch up with the work of our two rural vets as springtime brings new life to Scotland's farms, and Shahbaz is back to select his favourite springtime-themed viewer photographs.

Dougie steps out into an epic landscape, as he visits the biggest national nature reserve in the country, Mar Lodge Estate. Covering 29,000 hectares, and with 15 munros of the eastern Cairngorms, he sees the major regenerative work in the restoration of the ancient Caledonian forest. Dougie also reports on a project on the other side of the Cairngorm mountains that will see the release of captively bred Scottish wildcats later this spring.

Arlene goes back to school at the Scottish Rural College near Dumfries to get some hands on experience of outdoor lambing, while Cammy gets up early for milking and meets the dairy farming brothers who are bringing their milk direct to the masses.

Dougie visits Hillhead Farm in Dumbartonshire to meet the farming family who are taking control of their succession. The Imrie family consists of six siblings who are working together to diversify the business and make the farm viable going forward - but what if you don't come from a farming background?

Anne is near Balfron meeting the farm match couple brought together by their passion for agriculture. She also visits Kilmartin Glen in Argyll to shine a light on the earliest prehistoric animal carvings discovered in Scotland.

Cammy continues his series about inspirational next-generation farmers, meeting a young farmer who has diversified into deer. And Shahbaz selects the best of the viewers' photos on the theme of the next generation.

In this episode, Dougie is at the Tweed Valley Forest Park in the Borders. He takes a walk through the woodland on the Yair Estate and finds out how it is being future-proofed for climate change and extreme weather events.

Arlene is near Dumfries to visit the dairy cattle that are being studied to assess how happy they are. Meanwhile, Cammy is in Ayrshire, where he meets a couple with a passion for poultry. He finds out how they have developed their own environmentally friendly, organic chicken feed.

Elsewhere, Anne is on the banks of the River Tay, where she works her way through the biggest reed beds in the country and hears of their benefits to nature.

Dougie is in the East Neuk of Fife to find out how this small area has become such a big local food destination. He visits the Balcaskie Estate farm to see their Lincoln Red herd and then stops by the butchery where the beef is sold. Dougie meets up with chef Nick Nairn as the Bowhouse local producers' market gets under way. Together, they source some stunning local ingredients to cook up a delicious beef dish that celebrates the quality of food from the area.

Meanwhile, Rosie is in the Borders to discover why one farmer is planting and restoring hedgerows, and she hears how important these habitats are for biodiversity and climate change. Anne is in Deeside as she goes in search of Scotland's only native snake: the elusive adder. And Shahbaz is back with his pick of his favourite viewers' wildlife-themed photos.

Dougie is on the north coast of Aberdeenshire visiting the village of Pennan, which was made famous as one of the locations for the film Local Hero. With the film now marking its 40th anniversary, Dougie discovers how it has affected the lives of the villagers living there now.

Meanwhile, Shahbaz is in Angus to track down traditional red telephone boxes that are finding a new lease of life, while Rosie takes part in a whale rescue exercise on the Firth of Clyde. She joins volunteers to see how marine mammals entangled in fishing equipment are freed.

Elsewhere, Nick and Dougie continue their East Neuk of Fife food festival, cooking locally sourced monkfish to make fish tacos with soft flour tortillas.

Dougie is getting on his bike at Glentress Forest as organisers get ready to host the World Cycling Championships. He cycles one of the courses and finds out about the work going on to create a competition trail and how the wild habitat is being protected.

Meanwhile, Arlene visits an estate in the Angus Glens that is working to increase the number of barn owls. She sees some of this year's chicks up close as they are checked and tagged as part of a conservation project. Cammy and sheepdog Meg are at a farm near Kinross to watch how one woman trains her dogs for competitions. Nick and Dougie are in the East Neuk of Fife for the final part of their local food feast as they gather ingredients to make a posh cheese toastie with bechamel sauce.

In this weather-focused special,, Dougie heads out into the North Sea to visit Scotland's biggest offshore wind farm as it nears completion. Meanwhile, Anne finds out how the wind farm's impact on marine mammals is being monitored.

Chris Blanchett discovers how one well-known farming family in north east Scotland is harnessing the power of the sun, and Rosie meets a man whose study of the elements demonstrates true dedication. And Shahbaz chooses his favourite viewers' weather-themed photographs.

Dougie and the team are at Ingleston for the Royal Highland Show. Rosie meets a Limousin cattle breeder as she prepares her cattle for showing and judging. Meanwhile, Cammy follows all the action from the Golden Shears World Championship, which is being held at the Highland Show for the first time. This sheep-shearing and wool-handling competition attracts shearers from over 30 countries across the world.

Arlene meets members of the Highland Pony Society as they celebrate their centenary this year at the show, and Dougie finds out about the farmers' initiative that is donating pick-up trucks to the Ukraine front line.