BBC Scotland TV Guide — Thursday, 4 June 2026

Reports from BBC newsrooms across the country with analysis and discussion on the big stories of the day

Paul Murton explores the River Garry. He hears tales of the clan chief Struan Robertson who fought in all three Jacobite risings, then discovers the geology of deep time, before restaging the Battle of Killiecrankie with just two men, a musket, and a broadsword. After surviving a highland charge, Paul falls off a bridge. Journey's end is on the beautiful Ben Vrackie - known as the speckled hill

Calum Clunie plants up hanging baskets, a great way to decorate a doorstep or shed, and talks about his favourite bedding plants that can be planted right now. Brian Cunningham demonstrates the best way to tackle a border that has got out of control, while Calum shows just what can be done in an average-sized garden

Dougie Vipond heads to Rogart in Sutherland to find out about the challenges of modern crofting, while Shahbaz Majeed takes a walk to the Bone Caves of Inchnadamph in Assynt to see how an increase in visitor numbers is damaging the site. Leanna Fernandez discovers why city-dwelling blue tits don't do as well as their countryside cousins, Rosie discovers what's being done to protect some of the UK's last surviving elm trees and Cammy Wilson meets a young dairy farmer who got her big break into the industry through a unique opportunity

Police race to a tragic accident on the A9, one of the Highlands' busiest and most dangerous roads, and police in Inverness intercept drug packages sent through the post. In Fort William, PCs Roddy Sandeman and Stephen Cooper are on the hunt for a man who has evaded capture for months and believe he might be hiding on the dark, tree-lined banks of Loch Ailort

A profile of journalist Chick Young, through print and radio to national TV fame, revisiting the defining moments of a career that has seen him covering Scotland abroad and cultivating enduring bonds with managers. With contributions from Tam Cowan, Tony Roper, Phil Differ, Hazel Irvine, Rob MacLean, Martin O'Neill, Graeme Souness and Jonathan Watson

Gordon's parents Graham and Sandra are on a visit to Scotland so Ian brings them round to Latimer Crescent to meet Beth and Eric. Christine has her own take on attractions to visit, while Cathy and Colin also offer further delights for visitors to Scotland and the men step outside to admire Graham's restored vintage car. Despite the interference of the unexpected guests, the tea party is all going rather well until the conversation turns to Scotland's sporting successes.

Discussion on Scotland's biggest news stories, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins

After many months of restrictions, the team at the Fife caravan park is excited to be bring back live entertainment for the residents and renters, while bar and restaurant manager Blythe has great news for one veteran resident eager to get his quiz night back up and running

Sculptor Hannah Imlach has created a structure to allow people an ethical encounter with moths in a bid to highlight the creatures' importance as nocturnal pollinators