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A journey along the West Highland Line with musician, Ingrid Henderson, through mountains, glens and lochs rich with stories of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Harry Potter. A 25 minute documentary for BBC Radio 4's Open Country Series Broadcast December 2021   Presenter: Ingrid Henderson Audio Engineer: Michael Harrison Executive Producer: John Deering Producer: Kathleen Carragher     [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OpenCountry-20211209-WizardsAndSteamTrainsOnTheWestHighlandLine-1.mp3"][/audio]...

Fiona Mackenzie visits the Isle of Rum to hear about a new drinks venture, a campaign to save an old castle and a long running deer research project. Broadcast November 2021 ...

Is a sea tunnel linking Northern Ireland and Scotland a viable possibility or just a Boris Johnson pipe dream? Mark Simpson reports. 30 minute documentary, co-production, for BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio Ulster Broadcast August 2021   Presenter: Mark Simpson, BBC NEWS Correspondent Archive Research: Peter Stewart Audio Engineer: Michael Davidson Executive Producer: Kathleen Carragher Producer: John Deering   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Boriss-Tunnel-Vision-Scotland.mp3"][/audio]...

Canna, in the Western Isles, is four miles long and one mile wide, with a population of just 14.   But as Fiona Mackenzie reveals, it is rich in landscapes, history and music. “you painted a delightful picture of your little island home. Open Country is a wee gem of a programme”………. Charles Runcie, ex-head of BBC Sport 25 minute documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Open Country Series Broadcast April 2021   Presenter:...

Stormont, the home of the Northern Ireland government, is not just about politics.  It’s also a magnificent park enjoyed by thousands of visitors.  Helen Mark explores its’ attractions. “my pick of the day” ……….. Gillian Reynolds, The Sunday Times. 25 minute documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Open Country Series Broadcast April 2021   Presenter: Helen Mark Audio Engineer: Michael Harrison Executive Producer: John Deering Producer: Kathleen Carragher   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/OpenCountry-20210401-StormontEstate-1.mp3"][/audio]...

Margaret Fay Shaw gave up a privileged upbringing and classical music training in 1920’s New York to live in the Gaelic-speaking world of the Outer Hebrides. She used her classical training to notate and later record the first proper archive of Gaelic song and folklore from the Western Isles. Fiona Mackenzie, professional singer and archivist for the National Trust for Scotland, tells Margaret Fay’s remarkable...

Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, on the westernmost tip of the UK mainland – on a clear day spectacular views towards Skye and the Outer Hebrides but on a dark stormy night a desolate forbidding place. A community trust has taken over the Lighthouse’s visitor facilities to develop its tourist potential. Helen Mark finds out more about their plans. 25 minute documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Open Country Series. Broadcast October...

Helen Mark explores Eilean Shona, a small island on the West Coast of Scotland –  owned by Vanessa Branson, sister of Richard. Once a crofting community, it’s now a holiday destination, an artists’ retreat and a nature reserve. 25 minute documentary for BBC Radio 4’s Open Country series Broadcast October 2020   Presenter: Helen Mark Audio Engineer: Michael Harrison Executive Producer: John Deering Producer: Kathleen Carragher   [audio mp3="https://www.yamal.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OpenCountry-20201126-EileanShona.mp3"][/audio]...