Scotland Outdoors

The features shown below were broadcast on Landward on 26 October 2007.

The spooky Loch of Skene

In the run up to Halloween, Euan McIlwraith took a look at Scottish folklore.

The Loch of Skene, near Aberdeen, has an association with the supernatural that is said to be based on reality. Locals claim that in certain conditions you can see evidence of its spooky legend.

Find out about the legend behind the loch

Steadings

Agriculture has changed beyond recognition in the last 50 years. Farmers use larger, more efficient machinery and raise modern fast-growing livestock. These changes have made many traditional farm steadings redundant, with some being converted into houses, offices or shops.

We heard just what is possible - with the help of a bit of imagination and cash.

Rural GP pharmacies

Nick Nairn investigated why some small rural medical practices rely on income derived from the dispensing of medicines. Recent changes in policy have made opening a pharmacy in small towns more profitable. However, this has serious consequences for local medical practices.

Watch the report on rural pharmacy services

Scottish wildcats

Less than 400 wildcats remain in Scotland and the extinction of Britain's last large mammal predator could come within the next decade, with barely a handful surviving in the captive breeding population.

Mhairi-Ann Corrigall found out about campaigns aimed at raising awareness of the plight of the wildcat.

Video highlighting the plight of Scotland's wildcats

The farmer-vet's video diary

In Landward's regular video diary slot, the programme revisited Arthur, a 40 year full-time vet and part-time farmer based near Forfar.

Catch up on the next part of Arthur's diary

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