How many of these highlights did you see during ±«Óãtv Scotland's first year on air?
±«Óãtv Scotland launched one year ago and in the past 12 months we’ve brought you an amazing array of stories and voices from the length and breadth of the country.
Guilt — the murder from another brother
“He’s just windedâ€. Taking his eye off the road, Jake accidentally hits and kills an old man
On the way back from a wedding brothers Max and Jake are, as usual, arguing.
Edinburgh-based thriller Guilt found favour with critics and developed a cult word-of-mouth following. Starring Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives, Guilt is the pitch-black and twisted tale of two brothers who accidentally kill a man and then cover up their involvement. They seem to get away with it, but soon discover they can trust no-one...
- The real-life 'bromance' behind Guilt began in high school
More original drama from ±«Óãtv Scotland: Clique, The Grey Area, and TAM.
Being Gail Porter — the highs and lows of celebrity
‘In situations like this, doubt and insecurity often plague me’
Gail explains how she is feeling as she becomes overwhelmed at a public event.
Presenter Gail Porter opens up about two decades of mental health struggles in this deeply personal documentary. The TV star delves in to her past as she attempted to understand the highs and lows of her celebrity and her fall into depression, anorexia, self-harm and homelessness.
- ‘It’s only now I feel able to face up to what I’ve been through’
More health documentaries: Paramedics on Scene and The Children's Hospital.
A View from the Terrace — football fans giving 110%
One of the most remarkable places to play football in the world — welcome to Eriskay FC
It’s wild, it’s remote and the pitch is small and bumpy.
On A View From the Terrace the beautiful game is dissected by the people who love it most: the fans. The team of armchair aficionados take an irreverent look at Scottish football from the professional clubs to the grassroots enthusiasts. As well as lively, up-to-the-minute discussion of the state of football in Scotland, the programme also includes beautiful and innovative films highlighting rarely seen tales from the game.
- Is it time for the fans to take over football analysis on TV?
More sport: The Bad Guy, Real Kashmir FC and Scotland's Heroes — The Road to France.
Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming — disturbing real-life court drama
Inside Seacroft
Sgt Chris McKay returns to the house where he first met Edward Cairney and Avril Jones.
When teenager Margaret Fleming disappeared in 1999 nobody noticed her absence for another 16 years. Her carers Edward Cairney and Avril Jones were eventually charged with her murder and of claiming benefits in her name. Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming tells her heartbreaking story while following the proceedings at Glasgow's High Court as Cairney and Jones stand trial.
- 'The strangest room I've ever been in in my life' — shocking scenes inside a murder victim's home
More crime documentaries: Murder Case and David Wilson's Crime Files.
Scotland's ±«Óãtv of the Year — inside the country's grand designs
Sliding walls and hidden rooms: this flat overlooking Glasgow Green is like a puzzle box
One judge can’t resist demonstrating the size of the bathtub.
From townhouses to farm houses, bungalows to converted churches, Scots live in some amazing places. Scotland's ±«Óãtv of the Year allows us to see behind the doors of the very best in in all corners of the country. The series shows us incredible interiors, clever architectural design features and warm family friendly spaces as the judges consider which is worthy of being named Scotland's ±«Óãtv of the Year.
- Poke your nose inside some of Scotland’s best-designed homes
More lifestyle programmes: Jamie Genevieve: A Year in the Life and Insider's Guide.
Roaming in the Wild — excellent adventures
The most northerly point on mainland Scotland
Andrew and Mark take a trip to Dunnet Head and ponder the wisdom of puffins
Scotland's rugged landscapes have long provided an excuse to get away from the bustle of city living. Roaming in the Wild follows best pals Andrew O'Donnell and Mark Taylor as they escape into the wilderness on a series of off-grid adventures. From crossing Loch Rannoch on a canoe to cycling along the north coast on a tandem, Andrew and Mark showcase some of the most stunning and unforgiving Scottish landscapes.
- Top tips for cracking wee adventures in Scotland's wild places
More of Scotland's wild spaces: Landward and Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs.
Fern Brady Goes Viral — social climbing
Fern shares her morning routine
Fern Brady shares her morning routine as she attempts to become an influencer.
Stand-up comedian Fern Brady has had enough of schlepping around the country trying to get rich and famous. She's decided that if young online influencers can make a fortune simply by filming their daily routine, then she can too. Fern Brady Goes Viral investigates some of the weird ways people live their lives in exchange for clicks and likes.
- Will stealing influencers' ideas help Fern Brady go viral?
More comedy: The Comedy Underground, Des Doesn't Do and Breaking the News.
Emeli Sande's Street Symphony — hidden singers unmasked
When you're singing Alicia Keys and Emeli Sandé rocks up
Emeli discovers busker Vianvi Esosa Max-Who entertaining a crowd in Glasgow.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé scours the streets in search of the best untapped musical talent in Scotland. Emeli Sandé's Street Symphony recruits the best buskers from Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Dundee and gives them the opportunity of a lifetime — a performance with Emeli and the ±«Óãtv Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
- Emeli Sandé captivates in new ‘Street Symphony’ TV talent show
More music: TUNE, The Quay Sessions and TRNSMT.
Inside Central Station — keeping Glasgow on track
“It’s all bell codes†– signal worker Brian on his daily duties and potential problems
Signaller Brian demonstrates the bell system he uses to communicate with fellow workers.
The series peeking behind the scenes at Glasgow Central provides a fascinating insight into the daily dramas of Scotland's busiest railway station. Inside Central Station shows us how staff deal day and night with disruption and delays — not to mention thousands of rowdy Ed Sheeran fans. But it also tells the stories of the station's history and what it means to the millions of travellers who pass over its concourse every year.
- The train station that destroyed a village — but let a city flourish
More on civic Scotland: How Scotland Works.
Children of the Devolution — a parliamentary procedural
The immigration challenge facing Scotland
Allan Little meets a group of migrant workers who are vital to the Highland economy.
Journalist and broadcaster Allan Little embarks on a journey around Scotland to discover how people's lives have been shaped by 20 years of the Scottish parliament. In Children of the Devolution Allan revisits the political battles fought in Holyrood and investigates the issues faced by the nation, from community buyouts to the challenge of immigration.
- When MSPs broke new ground by ending the law that made it ‘respectable to discriminate’ in schools
More social history: The War Next Door: Scotland and the Troubles and The Rise and Fall of Timex Dundee.
Getting Hitched Asian Style — behind the big day
Will bride Syra pull off her dream Bollywood entrance?
Bride Syra has trouble with her big wedding entrance.
What does it take to plan a wedding with 550 guests? The answer is revealed in Getting Hitched Asian Style, which follows a team of wedding planners as they organise functions around Glasgow. Each event has to be spectacular, with no detail overlooked. Lavish decoration, eye-catching arrivals, and lots and lots of food. As wedding planner Usman admits, “You could spend £100,000 on decor, but if your food is not good, nobody will remember the decor. The Asian wedding begins and ends with the food.”
- Lavish & generous: extravagant Asian weddings behind the scenes
More from Scotland's communities: Hidden Lives and Mini Disco Divas.
Sink or Skim — a stone cold classic
Top 'tossers' practise stone skimming
Alex, Ron and Gareth enjoy a stone skimming session — prep for the World Record attempt.
A charming tale of rivalry, dedication and the quest to be the best in the not so cut-throat world of stone skimming. Sink or Skim spotlights the World Stone Skimming Championship held annually on the tiny west coast island of Easdale. The programme introduces entrants from far and wide as they root out perfect slate stones and prepare to become the world's 'top tosser'.
More tales of dedication and determination: The Fort and Bodybuilders Unlimited.
Watch ±«Óãtv Scotland live each evening from 19:00.
Latest features from ±«Óãtv Scotland
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'Wild swimming helps me process the grief of losing my son'
The benefits of cold water therapy.
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Winter adventures are appealing, but an expert advises caution
Trips in winter require particular knowledge and skills.
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The rescuers: Why volunteers risk their lives in mountain emergencies
Landward meets members of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.
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‘Look for the light’ – practical tips to help you through another winter with SAD
Useful advice and tips to combat low moods at this time of year.
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How you could be a binge drinker without even knowing
Binge drinking is classed as fewer units than many people may realise.
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How chocolate biscuits and drama classes helped one man leave prison behind
The healing power of creativity.
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'When people believe in you, it’s life-changing'
Author Graeme Armstrong revisits the man who helped turn his life around.
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The 'breath-taking' display of US birds swept on to British soil
Recent storms have brought rare birds to our shores.
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Six things we learned about Alan Cumming on Take the Floor (Spoiler: includes accordions)
The actor spoke to Take the Floor's Gary Innes.
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How street gangs trap young men in a dangerous cycle of violence
The almost inescapable pull of life in a gang.
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Why stylist Gok Wan believes there's no such thing as bad fashion
The fashion expert says we should stop following rules and do what feels right.
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Is sending a CV still the right way to apply for a job?
They've been central to job applications for years, but are they worth it?