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Wild Swimming, Winter Gardens and Wark Farm

Fiona chats to Jamie Gibson, who swam in the wilds of Scotland every week for a year!

How dedicated would you be to getting cold and wet? Jamie Gibson decided to set himself the challenge to swim in the wild every week for a year. We hear how the past year went and his top tips for those wanting to try.

And if you fancy wild swimming, but would rather have company for morale then you鈥檙e not alone! Fiona hears from a group of wild swimmers in Edinburgh who all take the plunge together.

Fiona takes a turn around the stunning Winter Gardens in Aberdeen鈥檚 Duthie Park.

The Burning of the Clavie is an ancient tradition that takes place in Burghead every year. We get a preview of the spectacle and find out what鈥檚 behind it all.

The Outer Hebrides have been named a top travel destination for 2019. Travel blogger Neil Robertson and islander Donald McInnes tell us why we shouldn鈥檛 miss out on a visit to these gems.

Lyme disease is becoming much more of a concern for hill walkers in Scotland. Polly Murray tells us about how it鈥檚 carried, how to prevent it and what to do if you think you might have it.

And do you fancy a new hobby that benefits you and the local community? We hear about one Scotland wide project looking to get people back in touch with nature.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Fri 11 Jan 2019 14:00

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  • Fri 11 Jan 2019 14:00

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