News
29 November 2017
The master of sublime landscapes, JMW Turner, painted it; William Wordsworth, one of Britain's most celebrated poets, was over-awed by it; Felix Mendelssohn, one of the ‘greatest composers of any age’, composed music inspired by it.
Howard Goodall and Suzy Klein discuss Fingal's Cave by Mendelssohn.
Paul sets off to explore the unique cave system under the summit of Blaven with archaelogist Stephen Birch as his guide.
It was inspired by one of his trips to the British Isles, specifically an 1829 excursion to the Scottish island of Staffa, with its basalt sea cave known as “Fingal’s Cave.”
Calum Maclean shares his ion for swimming in remote, cold rivers and lochs. In this episode, Calum is at Spar Cave.
Anna only found out her boyfriend Terry had hidden the ring in the piece of jewellery when he broke it open to propose to her at Smoo Cave in the Scottish Highlands.
The benefits of cold water therapy.
Trips in winter require particular knowledge and skills.
Landward meets of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.
Useful advice and tips to combat low moods at this time of year.
Binge drinking is classed as fewer units than many people may realise.
The healing power of creativity.
Author Graeme Armstrong revisits the man who helped turn his life around.
Recent storms have brought rare birds to our shores.
The actor spoke to Take the Floor's Gary Innes.
The almost inescapable pull of life in a gang.
The fashion expert says we should stop following rules and do what feels right.
They've been central to job applications for years, but are they worth it?
