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Episode 7

Scotland's countryside magazine. Dougie meets the scientists investigating the health of wild salmon stocks. Sarah visits the hospital working to improve the food served to patients. And Nick takes on a wild versus farmed salmon challenge.

30 minutes

Salmon

Salmon

Dougie joins River Dee Trust scientist, Lorraine Hawkins, as she catches and measures juvenile Salmon as they prepare to leave the river to spend several years at sea. The research is part of a major research project into the health of migratory salmon stocks.

Hospital Food

Hospital Food

Sarah is in Forth valley to discover how the local聽Health Board聽and its catering contractor, Serco are going about improving the reputation of Hospital Food. The majority of produce served in the hospital is now being sourced from local suppliers.

Wild Flowers

Wild Flowers

Euan visits a farm dedicated to the production of wild grasses and flowers. The farm is part of a European project to reinstate natural meadows and increase biodiversity.

Trig Points

Trig Points

To celebrate the 80th birthday of the humble trig point, Sarah learns how these concrete blocks helped to map Britain.

Food Van

Food Van

Nick and Dougie take the Landward Food van to Stirling to carry out a tasting challenge. They want to find out if the public can tell the difference between Wild and Farmed Salmon and which they prefer.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Dougie Vipond
Series Producer Simon Cousins

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