What's on BBC ALBA Tonight

BBC ALBA celebrates Scottish Gaelic culture with live sport, music, documentaries and family shows in the language of the Highlands and Islands. See what's on BBC ALBA today with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM Samhradh air Sàl Join Angus Mackay as he prepares and launches his small boat for a summer’s fishing off the Isle of Lewis.

7:15 PM An Là Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach là cuide ri fiosrachadh coimhearsnachd bho BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news and information from BBC ALBA.

7:30 PM Seachd Là Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.

      
        8:30 PM
        
          Suas gu Deas
        
      Young musicians in Barra prepare for summer festivals, while Donald Macphee gives us an insight into the world of metal detecting in Benbecula.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Today

Programming hasn’t started yet.

The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )

12:20 AM

Belladrum — 00:20

LUSA

LUSA aig Belladrum ’son a’ chiad uair le taisbeanadh air leth air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh. LUSA mark their Belladrum debut with a fine performance on the Garden Stage.

Runtime: 40 min i Available on iPlayer

1:00 AM

Alba Today — 01:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 5 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 7 hr i Available on iPlayer

1:00 PM

Scottish Women's Premier League (BBC ALBA) — 13:00

Hibernian v Hearts

In the last round of SWPL fixtures, Hibernian face Hearts at Meadowbank. A huge game for Hearts as they have their sights set on lifting the league title.

Runtime: 2 hr 10 min

3:10 PM

Fraochy Bay — 15:10

Oidhche aig an Opara (A Taste for Opera)

Welcome to the colourful and unusual world of Fraochy Bay. Ina and Jessie have a nice time at the opera.

Runtime: 5 min

3:15 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 15:15

Episode 5

Màiri NicAonghais agus còmhlan-ciùil aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2025. Featuring Mairi MacInnes and band recorded at the Trad Awards in 2025.

Runtime: 15 min

3:30 PM

Marmalade le Gregor — 15:30

Agus leis fhèin cho measail air marmalaid, tha Griogar a’ rannsachadh sgeul a’ bhidhe chlasaigeach seo. Marmalade fan Gregor Macleod explores the story of this classic preserve.

Runtime: 55 min

4:25 PM

Somhairle Spins — 16:25

Ìle agus Diùra | Islay and Jura

Somhairle and his dad test the limits of their relationship on Islay and Jura - equipped with one small tent, two camping stoves and a bicycle made for two!

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

4:50 PM

Serie A — 16:50

Napoli v Udinese

Live Serie A football action as Napoli host Udinese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Commentary is by Calum MacDonald.

Runtime: 2 hr 10 min

7:00 PM

Samhradh air Sàl — 19:00

Episode 1

Join Angus Mackay as he prepares and launches his small boat for a summer’s fishing off the Isle of Lewis.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

7:15 PM

An Là — 19:15

Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach là cuide ri fiosrachadh coimhearsnachd bho BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news and information from BBC ALBA.

Runtime: 15 min

7:30 PM

Seachd Là — 19:30

Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.

Runtime: 1 hr

8:30 PM

Suas gu Deas — 20:30

Episode 1

Young musicians in Barra prepare for summer festivals, while Donald Macphee gives us an insight into the world of metal detecting in Benbecula.

Runtime: 35 min

9:05 PM

Viva Mary — 21:05

At 90, Mary defies expectations with her bold spirit. This film follows her journey through feminism, emigration, art, learning and sailing.

Runtime: 55 min

10:00 PM

Ar Ceol 2025 | Scotland In Music 2025 — 22:00

Ar Ceòl 2025 | Scotland In Music 2025

Megan MacLellan has highlights from Scotland’s top music events in 2025, including Celtic Connections, The Trad Awards, Hoolie and major concerts from Skerryvore and Trail West.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 23:00

Episode 2

Rory Matheson Dance Band, clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads 2025. Featuring Rory Matheson Dance Band, recorded at the Trad Awards in 2025.

Runtime: 5 min

11:05 PM

Ciad-fàthan nan Creutairean/Wild Senses — 23:05

Fairich Siud!

We explore the surprising ways animals use touch to sense their world, find food and stay out of danger.

Runtime: 55 min

Next Day →

Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC ALBA — 25 May 2026

12:00 AM

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
6:00 AM

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
5:00 PM

Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean

Tha Daolag-bhreac air bhioran – an e àite draoidheil a tha seo? E fèir mìorbhaileach! Daolag-bhreac is excited - is this a magic place? It’s just amazing!
5:05 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock

To find the best flowers for Mama and Papa, Oona and Baba follow some bees. Gus na lusan as fheàrr fhaighinn 'son mamaidh is Papaidh, the Oona is Baba a' leanail sheilleanan.
5:10 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock

Baba has a swimming lesson with Oona. Diving proves difficult - but Baba is determined! Tha leasan snàimh aig baba còmhla ri Oona. Tha daibheadh na dhùbhlan – ach tha Baba daingeann!
5:20 PM

Boban is Fuigheag

Tha cluich falach fead a’ còrdadh gu mòr ri Fuigheag. Fuigheag really enjoys playing falach fead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 24 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Samhradh air Sàl, An Là, Seachd Là, and Suas gu Deas. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC ALBA today?

Today's programming on BBC ALBA ends at 00:00 with Ciad-fàthan nan Creutairean/Wild Senses .

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