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Scotland Outdoors

Mark Stephen

Booking Overview

An interview-led outdoors and environmental affairs show covering Scottish wildlife, conservation, outdoor access, rural initiatives, sustainable food, and nature-connected communities, with frequent external guests including researchers, charity leaders, practitioners, artists, and local project organizers. Credible pitches would include accessible subject-matter experts with a strong Scottish connection and practical work in conservation, outdoor recreation, environmental education, food sustainability, or rural community projects; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 809

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast.support@bbc.co.uk

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Host

Mark Stephen - Scottish broadcaster and journalist with extensive experience presenting outdoor, environmental, and current-affairs programming for BBC Radio Scotland.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical expertise or recognized work in Scottish conservation, wildlife, outdoor access, rural initiatives, environmental education, sustainable food, community projects, or nature-based wellbeing. Relevant charity leadership, research, professional practice, or a compelling personal outdoor story is usually sufficient.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a relevant charity, community initiative, or environmental project, Conducting research or professional work in conservation, ecology, soil, food, or land management, Developing a notable outdoor, wildlife, artistic, or nature-education practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Chris van Tulleken - The Future Of Food Production And The Need For A Fairer, More Sustainable Food System.

Anna McGregor - Lost Oyster Beds, Marine Ecology, And The Role Of Gaelic And Scots In Environmental Research.

Jock Hutchison - The Origins Of Horseback UK And The Use Of Horses To Help People Overcome Physical And Emotional Challenges.

Scott Baxter - Worm Farming, Soil Health, And Developing A Business Around Invertebrates.

Karen Miller - Wildlife Photography And Observing Scottish Wildlife In The Field.

Recent Topics

Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife, Conservation, Sustainable Food

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Scotland Outdoors
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Pears, Corncrakes and Cow Calling

October 10, 2026

It’s the time of year when we celebrate leaves as Autumn unfolds. Mark meets up with leaf expert Professor Jonathan Silverman who’s written a book about them called Nature’s Magicians. Did you know that way back when there were no leaves on trees at all? Rachel’s been to the Carse of Gowrie to find out about the ancient pear orchards of the area, and the attempt to bring back Scottish pear varieties that have largely been forgotten. Neil Clapperton of Buglife is her guideMark meets some of...

The Hidden Powers of Leaves

October 07, 2026

Mark Stephen meets Professor Jonathan Silvertown whose book Nature Magicians is all about leaves and why they matter

Edinburgh's Surf Resort, Wallace, Glasgow's Fire Dog and the Wild Plants of Deeside

October 03, 2026

Funding is being made available to improve core paths in Aberdeen over the next few years and Rachel joined Chris York from environmental consultancy Walking the Talk to find out what a core path actually isMark visits a surf resort and he’s not had to go that far! He’s at Lost Shore in Newbridge just outside Edinburgh to find out what’s available at the inland resort which boast Europe’s largest wavepoolThis week’s Scotland Outdoors podcast excerpt features Gabriella Bennett, author of How t...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Scotland Outdoors?

Scotland Outdoors is hosted by Mark Stephen. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Scotland Outdoors?

The publicly listed email for Scotland Outdoors: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Scotland Outdoors have?

Podseeker estimates Scotland Outdoors reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Scotland Outdoors?

Scotland Outdoors typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical expertise or recognized work in Scottish conservation, wildlife, outdoor access, rural initiatives, environmental education, sustainable food, community projects, or nature-based wellbeing. Relevant charity leadership, research, professional practice, or a compelling personal outdoor story is usually sufficient. Common among recent guests: Leading a relevant charity, community initiative, or environmental project; Conducting research or professional work in conservation, ecology, soil, food, or land management; Developing a notable outdoor, wildlife, artistic, or nature-education practice. Recent guests include Chris van Tulleken, Anna McGregor, and Jock Hutchison.

How hard is it to get booked on Scotland Outdoors?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Scotland Outdoors cover?

Recent episodes cover Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife, Conservation, and Sustainable Food. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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