Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGardening for nature in spring, with Marianne Sandison and Fiona Leith
Season 2 Episode 12
In this episode two NatureScot colleagues chat about their personal experiences of making space for nature in their lives. Keen gardeners Fiona Leith…
4 years ago
Making progress for pollinators and space for nature this spring, with Jim Jeffrey
Season 2 Episode 11
In this episode we chat to Jim Jeffrey, NatureScot’s Pollinator Strategy Manager, who explains the importance and diversity of Scotland's pollinators…
4 years, 1 month ago
Walking and wheeling to a happier, healthier, greener Scotland, with Kevin Lafferty of Paths For All
Season 2 Episode 10
In this episode we chat with Kevin Lafferty, Chief Executive of Paths For All. Scotland's national walking charity, supported by NatureScot and othe…
4 years, 3 months ago
Scotland's Young People's Forest: tackling climate anxiety and providing hope, with Abi Gardner and Emma Bryden
Season 2 Episode 9
Emma Bryden, a member of the Young People’s Forest Panel, and Abi Gardner, NatureScot’s Biodiversity and Climate Change Engagement Officer, tell us a…
4 years, 4 months ago
How to Make Space For Nature this winter, with Ewen Cameron
Season 2 Episode 8
In this episode we chat with biodiversity enthusiast and ex-colleague Ewen Cameron about how we can all help nature this winter. Ewen retired from Na…
4 years, 5 months ago
Where do we go from here? A post-COP26 discussion with Debbie Bassett and Eileen Stuart
Season 2 Episode 7
Debbie Bassett, NatureScot’s Climate Change and COP Coordinator, returns to our podcast series, along with Eileen Stuart, NatureScot’s Deputy Directo…
4 years, 6 months ago
Genetic diversity and its importance in fighting climate change and nature loss, with David O’Brien
Season 2 Episode 6
David O’Brien, NatureScot’s Biodiversity Evidence and Reporting Manager, explains what genetic diversity is and how it can help fight the twin crises…
4 years, 6 months ago
Coastal erosion and the impact of climate change on our Dynamic Coast, with Alistair Rennie
Season 2 Episode 5
This week we chat with Alistair Rennie, NatureScot’s Dynamic Coast Project Manager and Geodiversity Advice Manager. He explains the link between clim…
4 years, 7 months ago
How climate change is affecting our weird and wonderful weather, with Dr Heather Reid
Season 2 Episode 4
Well known for her weather forecasting with the Met Office and BBC Scotland, Heather was recently appointed to NatureScot's Board.
Throughout her car…
4 years, 7 months ago
Blue carbon - what it is and how it can help fight climate change, with Caitlin Cunningham
Season 2 Episode 3
In this episode we speak to Caitlin Cunningham, NatureScot’s Graduate placement, focussing on blue carbon. She gives us an insight into her role, and…
4 years, 7 months ago