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Composer Neil Quigley and sound artist and activist Bobby Jewell have created a soundscape inspired by Dr Andrew Hoolachan's study on living with rain in Glasgow. They discuss their ‘You are Not Made of Sugar’ album with Rachel.

In this week’s podcast excerpt, Mark is in East Neuk, Fife, to chat to Professor Will Cresswell about the rise in corn buntings.

The grounds at Forgan Arts Centre in Newport-on-Tay have become a valued community space. Rachel meets Dr Rowan Lear, who explains the projects they're piloting.

Back in East Neuk, Mark joins farmer Andrew Whiteford and RSPB senior conservation advisor Daniel Brown to talk about how farmers are supporting the corn bunting.

The Touchstone Maze, near Strathpeffer, is a collection of over 80 ancient rocks, laid out as a labyrinth. Phil and Morven join David Newman to find out how the installation weaves together geology, astronomy and the local landscape.

In Skipness, Kintyre, a Festival of Light will showcase a week-long exhibition of community-crafted ships illuminated by solar power on the beach. Mark and Rachel are joined by artist Jessica Gill, who explains the meaning behind the sustainably created ships.

Back at the Forgan Arts Centre, Rachel joins two artists who have taken up residency at the gardener’s cottage. Caitlin and Anj Webb-Ellis plan to create a new film which will be inspired by the beauty and history of the local environment.

Nature writer Jim Crumley has written a new book: 'Symphonic: Harmony in Nature and Why It Matters'. Mark meets Jim in Stirling to explore the harmony at the heart of the natural world.

Milli Abrams has just completed a 3,000-mile solo row across the Atlantic. She joins Mark and Rachel from Antigua to talk about the highlights of the adventure.

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