S8 E4 • Cothrom nam Ban/Where Are the Women?

Le boireannach na Prìomh Mhinistear ann an Alba airson a' chiad uair a-riamh, agus iomadach boireannach eile aig àrd ìre ann am poilitigs agus nar coimhearnsachdan, tha sinn a' toirt sùil dhlùth air co-ionannachd airson boireannaich ann an Alba. Tha ùidh mhòir air a bhith aig Cairistiona Nic Chonghail ann an sgeulachd nam boireannach ann an Alba fad greis a-nis. Leig i dheth a dreuchd mar neach-teagaisg aig oiltihigh Obar Dheathain bho chionn ghoirid, agus tha i a-nise a' gabhail turas sònraichte tron dùthaich agus a' meòrachadh air na h-atharrachaidhean a bh'ann san linn a dh'fhalbh - gu h-eachdraidheil agus nar coimhearsnachdan - agus a' faighneachd dè an t-slighe a th' air thoiseach? Ann an Sealtainn aig an fhèis bhliadhnail teine, Up Helly Aa, tha an Guizer Jarl os cionn treubh Lochlannaich fhiadhaich. Son a' chiad uair a-riamh air aon eilean 's e boireanach, Lesely Simpson, a tha a' faighinn na h-urraim seo. Tha Cairistiona cuideachd a' dèanamh air an Eilean Sgitheanach far a bheil clann-nigheann an eilein a' toirt buaidh shònraichte air spòrs a bha riamh air fhaicinn mar saoghal nam fear - iomain. At a time when Scotland has its first ever female first minister, and when many other women are leading the way in politics and in our society generally, we take a look at the issue of equality for women in 2015. Christina McGonigle, who recently retired from her job as a lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, has long had an interest in the role of women in Scottish society and embarks on a special road trip to explore what's changed in the last century, both historically and culturally, and asks what the way ahead is. In Shetland, at the annual Up Helly Aa fire festival, the guizer jarl leads a fearsome squad of Vikings. For the first time ever on one island, this hugely prestigious role will be taken by a woman, Lesely Simpson. Christina also heads for Skye, where women are truly making their sporting mark in the previously male-dominated world of shinty.

Première diffusion : 17 août 2015

S8 E5 • Rathad-Iarainn na Gaidhealtachd/The Highland Railway

Thig an cois Alasdair MhicChaluim, a bha a-riamh air a bheò-ghlacadh le trèanaichean, agus e a' gabhail cuairt shònraichte air Rathad-Iarainn na Gàidhealtachd gus sgeulachd an lìonra ainmeil innse is e a' comharrachadh 150 bliadhna ann an 2015. Tha na loidhnichean seo a' ruith à Peairt tro Inbhir Nis, dhan Ear gu Baile Chè, gu tuath a dh' Inbhir Ùige agus a dh' Inbhir Theòrsa, agus an uairsin a-null gu Caol Loch Aillse san Iar. Còmhla 's iad aon den chruinneachaidhean de ròideaniarainn as bòidhche agus as iomallaiche san Roinn Eòrpa. Air an t-slighe coinnichidh Alasdair ri eòlaichean, luchd-eachdraidh, innleadairean, agus cuid eile a tha a cheart cho dèideil air na ròideaniarainn, agus bheir e sgeulachd an lìonra iongantach seo beò. Bho na dùbhlain mòra innleadaireachd a bh' ann, gun bhuaidh mhòr a thug e air coimhearsnachdan na Gàidhealtachd. Rathad-Iarainn na Gàidhealtachd - sgeulachd lìonra rèile a tha dha-rìribh sònraichte ann an iomadh dòigh. Join railway enthusiast Alasdair MacCalum on a special journey of discovery on the Highland Railway as he tells the story of this famous network which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2015. The series of lines run from Perth to Inverness, then out east towards Keith, north up to Wick and Thurso and across to Kyle of Lochalsh in the west. Together they make up one of the most stunning and isolated railway systems in Europe. Along the way, Alasdair meets historians, experts, engineers and fellow enthusiasts and brings this amazing railway's story to life. From the enormous engineering feats needed to build it to the massive impact that it had on the Highland communities, this programme tells the story of a railway that is unique in many different ways.

Première diffusion : 30 novembre 2015

S8 E16 • Am Pàipear/The News of the Southern Isles

A look back at the story of the acclaimed, award winning community newspaper, 'Am Pàipear' as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2016. As well as charting the story of how it all begun in South Uist in 1976, we meet those who have contributed and played a part in the story of the paper up to the present day. When it was set up the aim was to give the community a voice to reflect the fast changing landscape of the islands at the times. The paper has been instrumental in highlighting key issues that have impacted the community over the decades. This programme looks at how 'Am Pàipear' has reflected the changing community view in relation to these major events, including the influx of the military presence, changes in education and health provision, matters pertaining to the land and environment, as well as maintaining a unique island humour in its perspective. Amongst those taking part - Jean Branagan, Mike Russell, Ruaraidh 'Poker' Macdonald, Andrew McMorrine, Archie MacKay, Floraidh MacLean, Helen Forbes, Flora MacLean, Wilma Duncan, Father Colin MacInnes, Ena MacDonald, Christine MacIntyre, Ronald MacInnes and Iain Stephen Morrison. A fascinating look at how 'Am Pàipear' begun and has developed. Narrated by Angela MacEachan.