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
Publicly listed emails
podcast.support@bbc.co.uk
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Mark Stephen - Scottish broadcaster and journalist with extensive experience presenting outdoor, environmental, and current-affairs programming for BBC Radio Scotland.
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.
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...
The Maggie Williams Podcast · Low booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
Rookie Hunter · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Ramblings · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
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.
The publicly listed email for Scotland Outdoors: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.
Podseeker estimates Scotland Outdoors reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
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.
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