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Summer Mornings

How does Scotland measure up as a holiday destination? And we continue to enjoy a summer of hits with our throwback playlist. But can you guess the year?

The last 16 months have been unimaginably difficult for Scotland’s tourism industry since the start of the pandemic. But with many people choosing to staycation, some for the first time in years, could the sun be starting to shine again for the sector? Marc Crothall, the CEO of the Scottish Tourism Alliance says despite some areas like self-catering accommodation doing well this summer the loss of international visitors to Scotland has impacted heavily on the hotel trade in cities.
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SUMMER THROWBACK
We continue to enjoy a summer of hits with our Throwback playlist. But can you guess the year?

RANSOM FA
He suffered criticism for years over his Scottish accent but now rapper Ransom FA is helping young Scots pursue their music dreams.

ANIMAL SURGERY
Is your pet misbehaving or perhaps they've started acting in a peculiar way? Animal psychologist Roger Mugford tells us what our animals are really thinking. If you've got a question text 80295.

GRADUATING IN 2021
What does graduation look like for the class of 2021?

DRIVE THRU
Demand for drive-through sites has jumped by 25 per cent since Covid – but are they here to stay?

OLYMPICS
Tom Daley has spoken about how proud he is to be an openly gay man and an Olympic champion after securing glory at Tokyo 2020. How important are LGBT+ role models in sport?

GETTING BACK WITH AN EX
It seems to be working for JLo and Ben Affleck but is it always a good idea?

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Last on

Tue 27 Jul 2021 09:00

Music Played

  • Deacon Blue

    Dignity - Deacon Blue

    • Our Town- Deacon Blue (Greatest Hits).
    • Columbia.
  • Prince

    The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

    • (CD Single).
    • NPG RECORDS.
  • The Brand New Heavies

    Midnight At The Oasis - The Brand New Heavies

    • (CD Single).
    • ffrr.
  • The Pretenders

    I'll Stand By You - The Pretenders

    • The Love Album (CD 2) (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.
  • Wet Wet Wet

    Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.
  • Elton John

    Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John

    • Elton John Greatest Hits 1970-2002.
    • Mercury.
  • Nina Simone

    Feelin' Good - Nina Simone

    • My Baby Just Cares For Me.
    • Verve / Universal.
    • 5.
  • Blur

    Parklife - Blur

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

Broadcast

  • Tue 27 Jul 2021 09:00

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