Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUnderstanding the increase in urban birds, with Simon Foster
Season 2 Episode 22
In this episode we chat to Simon Foster, NatureScot’s Trends and Indicators Analysis Officer, about our latest research which reveals an increase in …
3 years, 5 months ago
Using Environmental DNA to prevent nature loss, with Brodie Thomas
Season 2 Episode 21
Brodie Thomas, a project placement helping to facilitate NatureScot's use of genetic technologies, explains what Environmental DNA is, and how this n…
3 years, 6 months ago
Attracting young people to green jobs, with Ceara Webster and Amy Kidd
Season 2 Episode 20
In this episode we hear about NatureScot’s Programme for Youth employment, a programme helping to develop nature based skills to support the fight ag…
3 years, 7 months ago
Taking action to help peatlands, with Ben Inglis-Grant and Sue White
Season 2 Episode 19
In this episode we chat with Peatland ACTION Project Officers Ben Inglis-Grant and Sue White. Both are based on Scottish islands; Sue works with Shet…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Nature Library: how stories connect people with nature, with Christina Riley
Season 2 Episode 18
In this episode NatureScot staff Fiona Leith and Claire Gordon chat to Christina Riley the founder of the Nature Library, a pop-up nature library whi…
3 years, 8 months ago
Getting started with foraging, with Elli Carlisle and Kat O'Brien
Season 2 Episode 17
Foraging Fortnight, a series of events celebrating Scotland’s natural environment and wild food, recently took place across the country. Following on…
3 years, 8 months ago
A nature rich future for all, with Lorna Slater MSP and Francesca Osowska
Season 2 Episode 16
In this episode NatureScot’s Chief Executive Francesca Osowska and Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, di…
3 years, 11 months ago
Nature calls: how changing habits helps water and wildlife, with Brian Lironi of Scottish Water
Season 2 Episode 15
In this episode we chat with Brian Lironi, Scottish Water’s Director of Corporate Affairs, who highlights the negative impact climate change is havin…
3 years, 11 months ago
Helping nature to adapt to climate change, with Nick Everett
Season 2 Episode 14
In this episode we speak to Nick Everett, NatureScot’s Climate Change Adaptation Adviser.
Nick explains what climate change adaptation is and provide…
4 years ago
Mountain Biking Trail Therapy: Our Natural Health Service in practice, with Paul MacFarlane
Season 2 Episode 13
In this special episode for Green Health Week, Fiona Leith and I chat to Paul MacFarlane, Mountain Bike Trail Therapy Leader with Developing Mountain…
4 years ago