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Pigeon Racing
Mark Stephen visits the Borders and speaks to the dedicated enthusiasts who make up Scotland’s pigeon-racing community.
Mark Stephen visits the Borders to speak to some of Scotland’s most dedicated pigeon fanciers. Regarded as ‘feathered athletes’, he discovers a world of friendship, fun and fierce competition. He learns how the sport of pigeon racing fosters incredible bonds within families and how the traditional image of pigeon racing is being challenged by many in the racing community.
Last on
Christmas Day 202506:00
BBC Radio Scotland
Broadcasts
- Sun 30 Jun 202407:30BBC Radio Scotland
- Sun 4 May 202507:30BBC Radio Scotland
- Sun 9 Nov 202507:30BBC Radio Scotland
- Christmas Day 202506:00BBC Radio Scotland
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