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30/08/2014

Join Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith for the latest outdoor activities from Shetland to the Borders, including a look at how recent heavy rains have affected harvests.

After a summer of mainly settled weather, the heavy rain has arrived at just the wrong time for farmers. But how badly have the downpours affected the harvest?
Independent forestry in Scotland.
Euan discovers how the oil boom has affected tourism in Shetland.
The brewery with its own farm and beer festival
The 17 year old glider pilot with high hopes for the future
Scotland's first bat reserve
The importance of Scotland's shingle beaches
Plus golden eagles on Skye
And Mark attempts to master the difficult art of land yachting.

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1 hour, 30 minutes