Last updated October 2008
Category: Scotland
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Lindsay Cannon is a broadcaster who has worked on a wide range of TV and radio programmes dealing with subjects ranging from social and welfare issues to the environment and outdoor pursuits.
This has included everything from filming and directing her own TV reports on famine in Africa for BBC One Scotland to debating countryside issues across Britain on BBC Radio Four.
She is currently presenting on The Adventure Show on BBC Two Scotland, where she can be seen experiencing a range of adrenalin sports. This has included competing in the UK's toughest mountain bike race - the 'Strathpuffer 24', which takes place in midwinter in the Highlands of Scotland - surfing off the north coast in freezing temperatures and snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps.
Lindsay has also presented BBC Two's Tracks for network television, which saw her taking part in everything from rock climbing to caving and sea kayaking.
She has worked for BBC One's A Week In The Country, covering environmental issues across the UK.
Lindsay, who grew up in the Galloway countryside, has also spent 12 years as a presenter of Landward on BBC One Scotland, dealing with rural affairs.
In addition she has presented programmes for BBC Radio Four, the World Service, BBC Radio 5 Live, and BBC Radio Scotland.
Lindsay was also a reporter on the Sony award-winning Radio Two team on Hayes Over Britain.
Lindsay's passion for all things in the outdoors is reflected in the fact that when she's not reporting for the BBC she's to be found mountaineering, rock climbing and skiing.
She is a fully qualified International Mountain Leader and spends part of each year leading trips in the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. She is an experienced horse rider and her equestrian skills have featured on network television - including learning to ride sidesaddle in full Victorian dress!
