BBC Scotland TV Guide
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.
15 min 19:00 – 19:15
Scotland Sings
As the day of the big performance approaches, Yvie uses all of her vocal coaching skills and music industry experience to get her choir ready. In order to help support her choir emotionally, she returns to her roots to recall her first experiences of singing on stage. After a couple of sleepless nights, Yvie has a big decision to make about her choir and whether they will cope with the changes. Things get serious as they prepare to step onto The Hydro, one of Scotland’s biggest stages.
1h 19:15 – 20:15
The Entertainment Mix
Michelle McManus serves up big name interviews, features and the latest in entertainment and culture news from across Scotland.
30 min 20:15 – 20:45
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs
Paul Murton’s loch-hopping journey across Scotland reaches the quiet lochs of the Borders, where he learns dog handling techniques at a school for sheep dogs, and then heads to some man-made lochs in the Moorfoot Hills, where he hears tell of hidden treasure. Then, in Edinburgh he discovers the story of a Dutch-speaking Scottish minister on skates and goes in search of a lost river and two long-vanished lochs in the heart of the city. Crossing the Firth of Forth, Paul travels around the industrial lochs of the old Fife coal field before walking in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots on a haunted island in Loch Leven.
15 min 20:45 – 21:00
Hercules the Bear - A Love Story
The remarkable true story of the world’s most famous grizzly bear and the Scottish couple who raised him as their own. In 1975, wrestler Andy Robin and his wife Maggie adopted nine-month-old bear cub Hercules and set out to tame one of the world’s fiercest animals. What followed was an extraordinary tale of wrestling, rescue and super stardom. Featuring never-seen-before home video, this heartwarming film revisits the incredible bond between Andy, Maggie and Hercules the bear.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Still Game
Scottish sitcom. Craiglang is in the grip of a hot spell. Jack and Victor have found the perfect place to relax in the park on the ultimate bench, but unfortunately Tam and Winston have the same idea. Isa receives news about her ex husband Harry that changes her life.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Breaking the News
Des Clarke is joined by Tiffany Stevenson, Vittorio Angelone, Kathleen Hughes and Scott Agnew to look back at the stories making the headlines in Scotland and around the world.
30 min 22:30 – 23:00
Scot Squad
There's a blue light flashing this Christmas as the Scottish police force spread goodwill and bang-up bad Santas. Volunteer officer Ken Beattie attends to an old acquaintance up an alley, McLaren and Fletcher tame some wild party animals, and Singh and McKirdy bag the first arrest of the new year. Plus the Chief opens up his Radgevent calendar then celebrates every celebration celebrated in Scotland. And officer Karen keeps cool when Bobby gets burnt by dodgy aftershave. Hilarious Christmas cop capers featuring Jack Docherty, Grado, Manjot Sumal, Sally Reid and Jordan Young, with guest stars Gayle Telfer Stevens and Mark Dallas.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
2h 12:00 – 14:00
Landward
In a special festive programme, Dougie is in Lockerbie to join the annual Christmas tractor and truck run. He looks back on the series highlights of 2025, revisiting the stories that Anne, Arlene, Cammy, Rosie and Shahbaz have covered. Marking his first year on his Ayrshire farm, Cammy recalls the big moments in his farming year. Dougie reflects on the big themes, best places and inspiring people the team have met, travelling thousands of miles in every direction across rural Scotland.
30 min 14:00 – 14:30
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr
The three semi-finalists are challenged to upgrade luxury holiday lodges in the Cotswolds. They must make their mark with some design flair while keeping in the mind the target market.
1h 14:30 – 15:30
Beechgrove Garden
Craft Christmas at Beechgrove is counting down to the big day and bringing you some great ideas for things your family can make, do and eat, so that your festive period is the best ever. This week the show, presented by Jean Johansson, focuses on perfect presents. If you fancy making some presents this year, we get some top tips from top secret ninja knitters, a group of ladies who knit decorations and then, under cover of darkness, use what they’ve made to spread Christmas fun through their hometown. It’s heaven in a cup as Jean finds out how to make a Chocolate Bomb, the perfect gift for the chocolate lover in your life. There’s also a look at gift ideas for the gardener in your life, as well as a round-up of the week’s gardening jobs.
30 min 15:30 – 16:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
3h 16:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Sportscene: Scottish Women's Premier League
Jane Lewis presents highlights from the weekend’s fixtures in the SWPL.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
The Mountain
The summer months bring new opportunities for the hardy folk who live in the shadow of Cairngorm. This time: Spud the piper returns and gets a riding lesson, Ruari goes diving for his wedding menu, the oldest ski tow on the mountain needs demolishing, and a young mountain biker gets out of school to go racing.
30 min 20:00 – 20:30
The Great Food Guys
Chef Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond celebrate the fantastic range of food and drink Scotland has to offer in their Aberdeenshire country kitchen. In this episode they’re going veggie, cooking red onion tarte tatin with tomato and goats cheese salad. Celebrity guest, poet and novelist Professor Jackie Kay joins them in the kitchen to chat and try out the delicious food and drink combination.
30 min 20:30 – 21:00
Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles
Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin spends the winter months revealing hidden natural spectacles that occur throughout the British Isles.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
River City
Amber’s defiance backfires when a run-in with Richard causes a rift between her and Angus, a concerned Scarlett is intent on helping Bob gain closure so he can move forward, Tyler is indignant when Harry pulls the rug from underneath him, and Caitlin gives a deflated Dean newfound hope.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Two Doors Down
Award-winning comedy Two Doors Down takes viewers on a Christmas getaway as the neighbours head off on a rare trip away from Latimer Crescent. But a Christmas holiday break at Colin and Cathy’s luxury lodge in the Scottish Highlands threatens to derail the neighbours’ friendship when Cathy pushes Beth too far.
30 min 22:30 – 23:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Life on the Bay
Owner and manager Alan shows his daughter the ropes as she sees another side to the family business. The Fife caravan park has been operating under restrictions for 18 months, but at last things are starting to return to normal, and staff and caravan residents are desperate to get back to doing the things they love. Former martial arts champion Alan puts on a taekwondo training session, there’s a live music performance for residents and guests, and a caravan owner and music lover hosts a jam session.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr
The three semi-finalists are challenged to upgrade luxury holiday lodges in the Cotswolds. They must make their mark with some design flair while keeping in the mind the target market.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Janey
Following Janey Godley on her 2023 tour after her ovarian cancer diagnosis. The story of her extraordinary life is told through her trademark take-no-prisoners honesty and humour.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Two Doors Down
It’s merry and bright over at Michelle and Alan’s as they welcome the neighbours for a Christmas get-together. But with Beth and Eric agreeing to a last-minute invitation to spend Christmas away leaving Christine feeling vulnerable, Gordon irritating Ian with all his fussing, and Cathy desperate to find the ‘real’ party, Michelle struggles to keep the evening on track. There are brief glimmers of harmony when the neighbours play a silly kazoo game and decide to do something special for Christine, but Alan’s attempt to de-stress Ian backfires when Gordon ruins things for everyone.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
The Moments That Made...
She is one of Scotland's most-loved female comedy performers, famous for playing Mary Doll in Rab C Nesbitt and her Bafta-winning performance as Christine in Two Doors Down, but the path to stardom wasn’t written for a young trainee teacher from Lanarkshire. She had to cut her own path and became a trailblazing pioneer in a once male-dominated industry and is now our undisputed queen of Scottish comedy. Featuring a special interview with Elaine and other key people from her remarkable career including Alex Norton and more.
30 min 22:30 – 23:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
The Great Food Guys
Chef Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond celebrate Christmas by cooking up a festive feast in their country kitchen in Aberdeenshire. Highlighting the fantastic range of food and drink Scotland has to offer, they make an alternative to turkey – slow roast lamb with rosemary and garlic accompanied by potato gratin dauphinoise and wilted greens. Joining them in the kitchen is panto queen and TV actor Elaine C Smith.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Reindeer Family and Me
It's Christmas, and wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan travels to the frozen north, deep inside the Arctic Circle, to meet the ancient Sami people and the animals they hold so close - reindeer. Known as the reindeer people, the Sami were traditionally nomadic, relying on their precious animals to help them survive the Arctic's harsh winters. Gordon lives with a Sami family in Finnish Lapland to experience their unique culture and to learn about their special bond with reindeer. He works to earn the trust of his own reindeer companion, before leaving his adopted family behind and setting off alone into this land of ice and snow. With only his reindeer to guide him, but armed with the knowledge of his hosts, Gordon wants to immerse himself in this frozen wilderness and attempt to witness the natural phenomenon the Sami most revere - the magical Northern Lights.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Scotland's Big Night Out
On the biggest night out of the year, Iain Stirling - stand-up comedian, presenter of Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC) and the voice of Love Island - explores the history of Saturday nights out across Scotland since the 1950s. He attempts the jive, the twist and even a little roller disco. Iain hears from those who were there at the Fountainbridge Palais, Edinburgh, the Locarno in Glasgow and Robbies in Dundee at their wildest. He speaks to the man who brought The Beatles to Bridge of Allan and hears the real story of the rave scene. Iain savours a 1970s evening, complete with a cheese and pineapple hedgehog, and he enjoys archive footage of some of Scotland's most enjoyable nights out.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
River City
A protective Viv’s attempts to help Tyler land her in hot water, and the situation is further complicated when Tyler carries out revenge. Meanwhile, Drew is daunted by his new sober social life, Bob gears himself up to make his move, and a suspicious Tommy seeks confidence in DCI Douglas.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Scot Squad
There's a blue light flashing this Christmas as the Scottish police force spread goodwill and bang-up bad Santas. Volunteer officer Ken Beattie attends to an old acquaintance up an alley, McLaren and Fletcher tame some wild party animals, and Singh and McKirdy bag the first arrest of the new year. Plus the Chief opens up his Radgevent calendar then celebrates every celebration celebrated in Scotland. And officer Karen keeps cool when Bobby gets burnt by dodgy aftershave. Hilarious Christmas cop capers featuring Jack Docherty, Grado, Manjot Sumal, Sally Reid and Jordan Young, with guest stars Gayle Telfer Stevens and Mark Dallas.
30 min 22:30 – 23:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Beechgrove Garden
It’s the final Craft Christmas at Beechgrove before the big day, and for the last three weeks, Jean Johansson and the team have been helping you and your family get ready. In this episode, we have even more projects and plans for the perfect Christmas. Lizzie Schofield has more craft ideas that you and the family can do and make at home - all you will need this time are some pine cones and wool. Poinsettias are the magical colour of Christmas, so Carole Baxter finds out why they are associated with the festive season, and also how to care for the plant once you have one. George Anderson and a special helper have some gardening jobs that you can tackle to keep the kids entertained over the holidays. And if you want to raise a toast to Christmas in some homemade, hand-painted and personalised glasses, Jean will be finding out how.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me
Gordon Buchanan heads to the Rocky Mountains in search of wild horses. Finding two stallions battling over a herd, Gordon immerses himself in their world, hoping to win their trust.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Get the Tunes On
Michelle McManus compiles the ultimate party playlist for the build-up to the bells. Featuring big hits, wee gems, dance bangers, traditional tracks, archive treasures, spoofs, send-ups and singalongs. Combining music and comedy this is a New Year compilation to delight the whole room. Michelle’s mixed the music to get Scotland singing, dancing and laughing.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
Join Karen Dunbar for an amazing night of side-splitting comedy. Karen is one of Scotland’s most recognisable comedy performers ever, from her breakthrough on Chewin’ the Fat to her success with The Karen Dunbar Show. Her stage career spans everything from Glasgow pantomime to London’s West End, and now she is taking on stand-up comedy in her hometown. This year has seen Karen out on the road with her brand new show, and she is bringing it back to Ayr for one more sold-out night. From delving through her experiences growing up in the 80s to hosting wild karaoke nights in Glasgow in her 20s and revisiting some of her favourite characters, this is Karen like you’ve never quite seen her before.
1h 22:00 – 23:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
The Social
From an evil elf on the shelf to a deep-fried Christmas dinner and vegan crackers, these stories from young people across Scotland will get you feeling festive.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Hercules the Bear - A Love Story
The remarkable true story of the world’s most famous grizzly bear and the Scottish couple who raised him as their own. In 1975, wrestler Andy Robin and his wife, Maggie, adopted nine-month-old bear cub Hercules and set out to tame one of the world’s fiercest animals. What followed was an extraordinary tale of wrestling, rescue and super stardom. Featuring never-seen-before home video, this heartwarming film revisits the incredible bond between Andy, Maggie and Hercules the bear.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Scotland's Home of the Year
In this seasonal special, judges Anna Campbell-Jones, Banjo Beale and Danny Campbell travel across Scotland in search of a festive delight of a home. Scoring our Christmas contenders on distinctive festive design, seasonal style and yuletide spirit, which one will dazzle our three wise judges? The five homes in contention include a pink, playful party palace in Millport, a maximalist treasure trove townhouse in Edinburgh and a funky festive flat in Burntisland. In Peterhead, a cosy converted farm steading, and last but not least, a carefully curated characterful home in Cumnock. The judges will take in some festive sightseeing, by land and sea, and indulge in merry japes along the way from ice-skating in Aberdeen to carolling in Paisley. From tinsel-clad trees to festooned fireplaces, ‘tis the season to be jolly decorative, and our three judges look at every detail of our five festive finalists before deciding which one will take the coveted trophy and title of Scotland’s Christmas Home of the Year.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Still Game
Scottish sitcom. Jack and Victor get a taste of how the other half live when they are mistaken for two socialites by a couple of rich widows, but the gang from Craiglang are not happy at missing out.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
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