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17/11/2012

Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast:
Saturday 17 November 2012

Yosemite Scotland. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park has a new vision for visitors. But do the campsites, motorhome hook-ups and food kiosks erode the wilderness experience?

Cutting a million car miles. How residents on the Black Isle are preparing themselves for major disruption when the Kessock Bridge undergoes a revamp next year.

Using wetlands on the edge of farmland to tackle the pollution threat from cattle courts and silage pits.

Why planting trees now could help river salmon stocks in 100 years' time.

As the Scottish winter climbing season makes a brief appearance, Chris finds out how climbers can improve their ice technique.

Plus, Mark has a remarkable encounter with a red deer stag in Assynt.

And a new guide to trail running in Scotland encourages people to get off the treadmills and embrace the wilderness.

  • The Wood Chip Shop

    The Wood Chip Shop

    Chipping wood on a big scale near Portavadie.

  • Ice climbing

    Ice climbing

    Peter Hyde, chief instructor at the Ice Factor.

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