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Granite HarbourGranite Harbour
BBC Scotland, 2022 Running | Drama, Crime | ► Trailer
3.1


Granite Harbour centres on the story of Lance Corporal Davis Lindo who arrives in Aberdeen as a new recruit to Police Scotland. Having completed his final tour with the Royal Military Police, Lindo dreams of being a detective at New Scotland Yard. However, he finds himself being sent to train as a Detective Constable in the North East of Scotland, he must quickly adapt to his new life in Aberdeen, a world away from anything this soldier has known before. Lindo finds an ally in his mentor, DCI Tara 'Bart' Bartlett, a razor-sharp, streetwise Aberdonian who is used to going solo. Together, this unlikely partnership must navigate the choppy waters of their first case - the murder of one of Aberdeen's most recognisable faces from the Oil Industry. Suddenly, Lindo and Bartlett find themselves thrust into a corporate battle between old and new energy.


Still GameStill Game
BBC Scotland, 2002 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy | ► Trailer
4.5


Jack and Victor have grown up together and here they are now, two cantankerous old men railing against the inequities of modern life. They live across a landing from one another, and most days can be found hatching mischief or becoming involved in somebody else's business.


Highland CopsHighland Cops
BBC Scotland, 2023 Running | Reality, Documentary | ► Trailer
3.0


Welcome to Britain's biggest beat. Covering 12,000 square miles of loch, glens, islands and mountains, cutting-edge crime fighting meets traditional ways of life.


The Beechgrove GardenThe Beechgrove Garden


It is a gardening programme. The original plot of land used was the small area of garden attached to the BBC studios in Beechgrove Terrace, Aberdeen. Due to its small size, the programme's popularity and the fact the garden had been transformed several times over, a new area of ground to the west of Aberdeen was acquired for the programme by Tern Television who have produced the series since 1992.


The Firm (2023)The Firm (2023)


Access all areas with one of Scotland's highest profile law firms. Aamer Anwar and his team are at the heart of the nation's most complex - and controversial - cases.


Scotland's Sacred Islands with Ben FogleScotland's Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle
BBC Scotland, 2021 On Hiatus | History, Documentary



In Scotland's Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle, the award-winning broadcaster, author and adventurer embarks on a very personal pilgrimage, travelling across some of Scotland's islands, meeting the people whose spirituality connects them deeply to where they live. Over four episodes, Ben explores the beating heart of community and spirituality from Tiree to Taransay, Iona to Harris, South Uist to the Shetlands Isles, and along the way, discovers what makes each island unique.


The RidgeThe Ridge
BBC Scotland In Development | Drama, Mystery, Thriller



Mia is fleeing addiction and leaving behind a professional life in tatters in Scotland. She accepts a wedding invitation from her estranged sister in New Zealand - only to find the would-be-bride dead upon arrival. Caught up in grief and pulled by a dark attraction to her late-sister's fiancé Ewan, Mia soon finds that familiarity among a small community breeds secrets and tensions, endangering the brittle fabric of the town itself.


Gold TownGold Town
BBC Scotland, 2021 On Hiatus | Documentary
3.0


Series following a mining company as it attempts to establish Scotland's first gold mine.


The ScottsThe Scotts
BBC Scotland, 2020 Running | Comedy
4.0


Comedy shadowing a typical family and their chaotic life. They say blood is thicker than water- and no-one is thicker than The Scotts. Brothers Henry and Vincent have a love/hate relationship. They team up with their wives Laura and Vonny to organise a surprise party for their mum. How hard can it be to keep the entire family happy? Enter Colette, a sister with a grudge, who is determined to keep a feud bubbling. Will she crash the party and wreck the surprise?


Inside The ZooInside The Zoo
BBC Scotland, 2020 On Hiatus | Reality, Documentary
4.5


Get ready to experience the wild side of Scotland with Inside The Zoo. This captivating series takes you behind the scenes at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park. Meet the animals, their dedicated keepers, and learn about the conservation efforts to protect endangered species. Inside The Zoo is a must-watch for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.


Paramedics On SceneParamedics On Scene
BBC Scotland, 2019 Running | Documentary
5.0


Experience the adrenaline-pumping work of Scotland's paramedics as they race against time to save lives in this gripping documentary. Follow the journey of these dedicated professionals as they face challenging situations and make split-second decisions.


Scotland's Home of the YearScotland's Home of the Year
BBC Scotland, 2019 Running | Reality



Take a peek inside some of the country's most stunning properties, as three judges travel the length and breadth of the nation in search of Scotland's Home of the Year. Architect Michael Angus, interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones, and lifestyle blogger Kate Spiers will visit some truly unique homes over the course of the series, looking for stand-out design and impressive interiors. From Arran to Aberdeen and Boat of Garten to Coupar Angus, there's a vast array of property styles to consider, from renovated period farmhouses to innovative contemporary builds. The regional heats take place over seven 30-minute episodes, building to the one-hour final in which Scotland's Home of the Year is decided.


Inside Central StationInside Central Station
BBC Scotland, 2019 On Hiatus | Travel, Documentary



Documentary series following the people that work all hours to keep Scotland's busiest train station on track, delving into the buildings history with stories of the past.


Accidental RenovatorsAccidental Renovators


Cal Hunter and Claire Segeren wanted a flat in Glasgow but accidentally ended up with a crumbling eyesore 35 miles away.


Billy and UsBilly and Us
BBC Scotland, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Documentary



Documentary exploring the impact Billy Connolly had on Scotland's cultural landscape.


Island CrossingsIsland Crossings
BBC Scotland, 2023 Running | Documentary



Documentary charting the highs and lows of Caledonian MacBrayne's ferry services on the west coast of Scotland.


Limmy's Homemade Show!Limmy's Homemade Show!
BBC Scotland, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Sketch/Improv



Bringing this DIY style to a television audience, Limmy's Homemade Show! is packed with sketches and musings from a comedy original. There's a cast of just one, with Limmy playing multiple parts and capturing his off-kilter contemplations, scenarios and stories on a tripod-mounted camera in his home and at locations around his native city.


Martin Compston's Norwegian FlingMartin Compston's Norwegian Fling
BBC Scotland, 2024 Running | Travel, Documentary



Best buds Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh are back on the road enjoying a fling in the fjords. They visit Scotland's Scandi neighbour for death metal, reindeer, vikings and more.


Confessions of a Teenage FraudsterConfessions of a Teenage Fraudster
BBC Scotland, 2024 Running | Crime, Documentary



From a Glasgow call centre, 16-year-old Elliot Castro began scamming innocent people. But the luxury lifestyle it funded spiralled into darkness, danger - and eventually prison.


Sir AlexSir Alex
BBC Scotland, 2025 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary
5.0


Phenomenal talent, unwavering passion and a legendary will to win. Friends and foes on the incredible career of Sir Alex Ferguson - Britain's most decorated football manager.


Darren McGarvey's Class WarsDarren McGarvey's Class Wars
BBC Scotland, 2021 On Hiatus | Documentary



Documentary examining the impact of social class in Scotland today.


Tiny LivesTiny Lives
BBC Scotland, 2019 On Hiatus | Documentary



Unique access to the neonatal unit at University Hospital Wishaw.


Limbs in the Loch: Catching a KillerLimbs in the Loch: Catching a Killer
BBC Scotland, 2024 Running | Crime, Documentary



On a cold December morning, the limbs of a young man are discovered in Loch Lomond, sparking an international man hunt. The inside story of a macabre murder that shocked Scotland.


Grand Tours of Scotland's RiversGrand Tours of Scotland's Rivers


Seasoned traveller Paul Murton sets off downstream to explore five rivers over six programmes from source to sea.


The Hunt For Bible JohnThe Hunt For Bible John
BBC Scotland, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary
2.0


The inside story of the brutal unsolved murders of three young women in 60s Glasgow. It was Scotland's biggest manhunt, but the notorious serial killer has never been caught...


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