BBC Scotland TV Guide
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
2h 11:00 – 13:00
Landward
A special crofting episode looking at this traditional way of life in the Highlands and Islands. Anne is at home on the Isle of Lewis, where she retraces her crofting roots and discovers how this unique system of land ownership developed. Meanwhile, Dougie is in north Sutherland to visit the Melness Crofting Estate as the community marks 30 years since taking ownership of their land. Elsewhere, Anne is in Harris to lend a hand on shearing day with a teenage crofter of the future. She then travels to North Uist to find out how a crofter is rearing cattle on the unique machair habitat. And Arlene is in Lewis to find out how a couple from County Durham found a croft to call their own.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti travel to the Datai Langkawi in Malaysia. Beneath rainforest canopies, this hotel is so tucked-away that monkeys will break into the room if the door is not shut. During their stay, Rob and Monica get involved in everything from maintaining the lily pond to driving golf buggies around hair-raising bends, all the while learning about the key environmental issues and efforts required to run a hotel right in the heart of nature.
1h 13:30 – 14:30
Martin Compston's Scottish Fling
Martin and Phil end their tour of Scotland in the lowlands, before heading to Martin’s hometown of Greenock for a heartfelt sign off.
30 min 14:30 – 15:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
3h 15:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Sportscene: Scottish Women's Premier League
Jane Lewis presents highlights from the weekend’s fixtures in the SWPL.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
The Mart
Thainstone Mart is one of Europe's biggest livestock markets, and in this programme, a Shetland farmer is relying on Finley to get the cash he needs to feed his flock over the winter. There's a crisis in the kitchen when a deep fat fryer fails with lunch minutes away and 900 portions of potatoes required. And auctioneer Charlie sells all the worldly goods of two farming brothers retiring after 50 years, but their trusty tractor lets them down at a crucial moment.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs
This Grand Tour starts at Loch Glashan above Loch Fyne, where Paul Murton travels back in time to learn how to paddle a coracle. At Old Castle Lachlan, he dabbles in Victorian virtual reality, courtesy of George Washington Wilson and his stereoscopic camera. At the open-air museum of Auchindrain, Paul follows Queen Victoria on the trail of poverty tourism, before having fun with the tale of MacPhunn - a man who cheated the noose. The wreckage of a WW2 Superfortress and stories of diamond smuggling emerge as Paul visits a sacred Tinker's Heart before ringing the changes at Inveraray.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work 3,000m above sea level at Gangtey Lodge, Bhutan, in a remote region that only obtained electricity 11 years ago. This luxury hotel has oxygen cans on hand, and the chef prepares meals to help guests adjust to the altitude. During their stay, Monica learns the area's pastime of archery and how locals make butter and cheese for the hotel’s kitchen, while Rob masters a song in Bhutanese. They also pay a visit to the neighbouring Buddhist monastery.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
River City
Desperate to get out of her baby shower, Amber’s actions backfire spectacularly. Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Gillian struggles to cope after Jonathon’s death, and Kelly-Marie grows increasingly frustrated as Chris attempts to win her back.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Dinosaur
Nina is happy in her world, but when her best friend and sister Evie delivers some news, she realises everything is going to change. However, this isn’t the only upheaval coming Nina’s way.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
The Trials That Shocked Scotland
Revisiting two more high-profile court cases that have shocked Scotland. In 2004, Luke Mitchell stood trial for the murder of his teenage girlfriend Jodi Jones, who was killed the previous year in Dalkeith, Midlothian. Her death sent shockwaves throughout the close-knit community and across Scotland. Four years later, the trial began of the man accused of murdering Shamsuddin Mahmood, 14 years after his death. British Army soldier Michael Ross was accused of shooting and killing the Bangladeshi national. It was the first murder on the island in a quarter of a century.
6h 30 min 22:30 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
My Kind of Town
Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major travel to Peterhead, where the North Sea meets hard graft. Built on fishing, and now the home of the biggest fish market in Europe, Peterhead reinvented itself with the arrival of oil and gas but is now looking towards renewables. Ian and Major complain about the early start as they visit the fish market, before Ian plays some crazy golf at a newly renovated town centre park. The pair then head to the harbour to find out about a big new investment in the town, and Ian takes a trip in a fish van around the local area. After a visit to the notorious Peterhead Prison, which is now a museum, Ian finds himself locked away by the crew, but he manages to escape for a peaceful sailing trip to finish his time in the town.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Scotland from the Sky
Presenter James Crawford takes to the air to discover how our landscape has influenced our sporting lives from climbing to golf, and football to skateboarding.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Murder Trial
A look into the heart of the long-awaited murder trial related to one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved mysteries - the sudden, unexpected disappearance of Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son Andrew, and the Scottish criminal justice system’s 46-year quest for justice. Nearly half a century on, William MacDowell, a senior member of staff at Renee’s husband’s construction firm, stands accused of killing the young mother and son, disposing of their bodies and concealing these crimes for decades. With remarkable access to the courtroom, one of the most long-awaited murder trials in Scotland’s history is finally heard. This documentary puts viewers in the jury box alongside the 15 ordinary members of the public who must decide the fate of the accused, as the prosecution and defence advocates set out and defend their cases, detailing their contrasting interpretations of the dramatic twists and turns of this shocking, confounding case.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Murder Trial
The trial continues, with developments centring around the testimony of the victim's best friend and confidante. Meanwhile, the senior investigating officer retraces William MacDowell’s steps on the night in question. There is compelling testimony suggesting MacDowell attempted to create a fake alibi, and a final witness is called as the Crown's case nears conclusion The examining and cross-examining culminates in the closing speeches, detailing key moments from the trial, damning details and startling inconsistencies, before the 15 jurors retire to decide the accused’s fate. For the family seeking justice, it’s unbearably tense, as – after decades of waiting for justice – the jury deliberates. But finally, the verdict is in.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
David Wilson's Crime Files
David Wilson explores how religion and spirituality can be fertile ground for fraudsters who exploit people’s need to believe.
6h 30 min 22:30 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Scotland's Home of the Year
Anna Campbell Jones, Michael Angus and Kate Spiers are in the Highlands, where a small cottage in Fort William takes on a towering church conversion in the Black Isle and a maximalist masterpiece in Culloden.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
This Farming Life
Emma and Ewan hatch a plan to breed peacocks, Barbara gets her pumpkin plan off to a strong start, and Ronnie and Pete turn to cutting-edge science.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Debate Night
Topical debate on the big issues affecting Scotland and beyond. Members of the public have an hour to put their questions to a panel of politicians and other public figures about the biggest stories and the things they care about the most.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
River City
Excited to have Drew home from rehab, Caitlin worries that a relapse is imminent. Meanwhile, Mikey announces his intention to revive his true crime podcast, much to Gillian and Roisin’s horror. Lenny meets his grandson for the first time, and Viv sees that Harry and Emma are closer than ever.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Gary: Tank Commander
A posting to Germany hasn't quite lived up to the excitement levels of Afghanistan and Iraq and Gary is desperate to get home. But when Charlie announces that he's just got engaged, the final week gets a lot more interesting. Charlie's bride-to-be makes quite an impression, and while Mickey thinks she seems fun, Jacko is less generous with his feedback. Gary's initial misgivings are replaced with his excitement at being asked to be best man, and he starts making preparations for his special day.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
The Trials That Shocked Scotland
This episode explores a challenging and uncommon murder prosecution. Following the disappearance of an Edinburgh woman, David Gilroy stood trial for her murder in 2012 at the High Court in Edinburgh. Five years later, married couple Edwin and Lorraine McLaren were in the dock accused of numerous property frauds. This complex trial would become the longest criminal court case in UK legal history.
6h 30 min 22:30 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Our Lives
Documentary that follows four families as they compete in Scotland’s biggest haggis contest. All hail from small butcher shops, and each has ambitions of winning the World Haggis Championships in Perth. Some are generations-old Scottish butchers, and one is from England, daring to challenge tradition. Each has their own secret recipe. Each wants to be the best. We meet the butchers and their families, see life on farms and learn how haggis is made – from offal and onions to spices and oatmeal. It’s hard work, but it’s full of pride and passion. As competition day nears, the pressure rises. Who will take the crown? And who will go home empty-handed? Funny, heartwarming and full of flavour, this film is a story about food, family and friendly rivalry. You don’t have to be Scottish to enjoy it – you just need to be hungry for a great story.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
My Kind of Town
Ian and Major head to the once-popular seaside resort of Girvan in Ayrshire. Ian has many happy memories of going there as a child and wants to find out how much it has changed. From the more traditional fun of the boating lake and the games arcade to newer aspects of the town like accessible bicycles and bubble football, there is something for everyone.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Landward
Dougie is near Aberfeldy in Perthshire investigating how climate change is causing an increase in tick-borne diseases among livestock. He meets a sheep farmer who lost more than 70 animals to one virus and hears how scientists are a working on a vaccine. It's tupping time on Cammy’s farm as the rams go to the ewes for breeding, Shahbaz picks up his camera in search of some miniature subject matter, and Anne is on the Isle of Mull bringing in the oyster harvest. Elsewhere, Dougie hitches a lift with AI Willie, the man bringing new life to Caithness farms for over half a century.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Highland Cops
On the Isle of Lewis, a police officer confronts an angry fisherman who he suspects has been illegally poaching salmon. In Fort William, police respond to reports that a young woman is attacking a man with a knife. Armed police target the operations of a violent county lines drug gang in Inverness. And in Glencoe, PC Stephen Cooper has to track down and detain a high-risk missing person.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Limmy's Show
Sketch series from the mind of one of Scotland's most original comedy talents. Hard-bitten ex-junkie Jacqueline McCafferty goes shopping for good gear in Versace, adventure game host Falconhoof has a difficult caller to deal with, silver-haired businessman with delinquent tendencies Mr Mulvaney raises the alarm and Limmy has a new girlfriend.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Burnistoun
Burnistoun returns for a third series and expect even more weird and wonderful characters as the net is cast ever wider to expose the comic goings on in the, thankfully fictitious, Scottish town Burnistoun. In episode one, we pop into a trendy coffee shop that has an original way of serving a cappuccino, the proprietor of a business specialising in wooden pallets gives us his idea of a sophisticated sales pitch in a specially made TV ad, and a high street boutique delivers questionable sartorial advice to a confused punter. One of Burnistoun's youngest inhabitants escapes punishment for being late for school thanks to an inventive note from his dad, while a lecturer from Burnistoun University instructs us in the proper snide looks for different occasions. And while one Burnistoun punter walks round the world, another doesn't even make it across town because of his argumentative satnav. Returning characters include 'quality polis' McGregor and Toshan who misuse a breathalyser, Jolly Boy John with another YouTube-style clip from his bedroom, and pals Peter and Scott fighting over Twitter.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Scot Squad
Traffic officers Singh and McKirdy escort a very special delivery as they do their part to save a species from extinction. Meanwhile, rural officers McIntosh and Mackay find themselves in a seemingly endless search in the house of a hoarder, and the chief explores the possibility of swapping Stop and Search for Pop and Lock as he learns some street dance. Unreal reality show following the fictional Scottish Police Force. Starring Jack Docherty, Darren Connell and Karen Bartke.
6h 30 min 22:30 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Sportscene: Championship Live
Live coverage as Dunfermline host Raith Rovers in the Scottish Championship.
2h 30 min 18:30 – 21:00
Still Game
4\/6. Tam finally gets married. But will he make an honest woman of Frances? Contains adult humour. Also in HD. [S,AD.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
A View from the Terrace
Every ounce of Scottish football, from the SPFL to the Sunday league ringers. It means everything, it means nothing, and this is the view of the fans on the terrace.
45 min 21:30 – 22:15
New: Breaking the News
Des Clarke is joined by Susie McCabe, Amanda Dwyer and Liam Withnail to break down the week's news and then put it back together again! Also in HD. [S.
30 min 22:15 – 22:45
Growing Up Scottish
Some of Scotland's favourite comedians remember family life. They share the rituals of dinner time, sibling rivalries, family phrases and how to pass the time indoors when the rain won’t stop. The unique phenomenon of taking a telling off is explored, asking whether to just accept it and if getting sent to your room was really as bad as it seemed.
6h 15 min 22:45 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.
15 min 18:00 – 18:15
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights
Highlights from the afternoon's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership, including Kilmarnock v Hearts, Rangers v Dundee United, Hibernian v Livingston, Motherwell v Falkirk and St Mirren v Aberdeen.
1h 15 min 18:15 – 19:30
Sacked in the Morning
Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by Premier League Hall of Famer Andy Cole, who talks winning mentality, personality clashes and the Hollywood of football.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
The Secret Letters of Mary, Queen of Scots
Documentary tracing the extraordinary story of amateur codebreakers Satoshi Tomokiyo, George Lasry and Norbert Biermann, who collaborated across continents to decipher a mysterious cache of coded letters which were discovered to be from Mary, Queen of Scots. With whispers of spies and a treacherous son, the unlocked codes bring new insights into Mary’s long years of captivity in Elizabethan England, her power plays, complaints and clandestine methods for communicating with her followers. Set against Mary’s dramatic journey from infant queen, through civil war, to abdication and years of captivity, this film examines the lengths Mary went to conceal her words, and the ingenuity needed to decode her letters today, even with the help of 21st-century computing.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Gary: Tank Commander
A posting to Germany hasn't quite lived up to the excitement levels of Afghanistan and Iraq and Gary is desperate to get home. But when Charlie announces that he's just got engaged, the final week gets a lot more interesting. Charlie's bride-to-be makes quite an impression, and while Mickey thinks she seems fun, Jacko is less generous with his feedback. Gary's initial misgivings are replaced with his excitement at being asked to be best man, and he starts making preparations for his special day.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Limmy's Show
Sketch series from the mind of one of Scotland's most original comedy talents. Hard-bitten ex-junkie Jacqueline McCafferty goes shopping for good gear in Versace, adventure game host Falconhoof has a difficult caller to deal with, silver-haired businessman with delinquent tendencies Mr Mulvaney raises the alarm and Limmy has a new girlfriend.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Burnistoun
Burnistoun returns for a third series and expect even more weird and wonderful characters as the net is cast ever wider to expose the comic goings on in the, thankfully fictitious, Scottish town Burnistoun. In episode one, we pop into a trendy coffee shop that has an original way of serving a cappuccino, the proprietor of a business specialising in wooden pallets gives us his idea of a sophisticated sales pitch in a specially made TV ad, and a high street boutique delivers questionable sartorial advice to a confused punter. One of Burnistoun's youngest inhabitants escapes punishment for being late for school thanks to an inventive note from his dad, while a lecturer from Burnistoun University instructs us in the proper snide looks for different occasions. And while one Burnistoun punter walks round the world, another doesn't even make it across town because of his argumentative satnav. Returning characters include 'quality polis' McGregor and Toshan who misuse a breathalyser, Jolly Boy John with another YouTube-style clip from his bedroom, and pals Peter and Scott fighting over Twitter.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
T in the Park
To celebrate 30 years since the start of the T in the Park festival in 1994, Edith Bowman delves deep into the BBC archive to revisit stellar performances. Featuring an array of artists that appeared between 1994 and the festival's last year in 2016, including Ed Sheeran, Black Eyed Peas and Paolo Nutini.
6h 30 min 22:30 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.
15 min 18:00 – 18:15
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights
Extended highlights of Dundee v Celtic and a look back at the best of Saturday’s action.
45 min 18:15 – 19:00
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work 3,000m above sea level at Gangtey Lodge, Bhutan, in a remote region that only obtained electricity 11 years ago. This luxury hotel has oxygen cans on hand, and the chef prepares meals to help guests adjust to the altitude. During their stay, Monica learns the area's pastime of archery and how locals make butter and cheese for the hotel’s kitchen, while Rob masters a song in Bhutanese. They also pay a visit to the neighbouring Buddhist monastery.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Highland Cops
Police in Inverness raid a flat and discover a laboratory containing a number of dangerous chemicals and electrical circuitry. They evacuate the area and call in the bomb disposal team. PC Stephen Cooper co-ordinates a desperate search for two missing hillwalkers in Glencoe, and, in the Cairngorms, cops investigate a suspected shotgun attack on the nest of a protected bird of prey.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Still Game
Sitcom featuring characters from the comedy series Chewin' the Fat. Tam finally does the decent thing and gets married. Will he make an honest woman of Frances.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Breaking the News
Join Des Clarke and his special guests Susie McCabe, Amanda Dwyer and Liam Withnail as they break down the week’s news and put it back together again. They look at everything from Holyrood to Hollywood and bring you the humour behind the headlines.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Scot Squad
Always professional and above reproach, Chief Commissioner Miekelson strives to stay independent from the independent remuneration committee deciding on his salary. There’s more than money riding on a wager between Urban Officers Fletcher and McLaren, while Officer Karen takes part in a revolutionary experiment as her police station meets the public on their own turf. Archie Pepper operates smart tech to snare Scotland’s dumbest crooks. Comedy documentary starring Jack Docherty, Stuart MacPherson and James Kirk.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30