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What's on BBC Scotland Tonight

BBC Scotland reflects modern Scottish life with regional news, sport, current affairs, comedy and documentaries rooted in local communities. See what's on BBC Scotland today with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM Reporting Scotland More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
7:30 PM Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs Paul explores the lochs of Skye, hears tales of legendary battles, has a lesson in how to throw a spear, discovers a Viking ship canal and stands on the roof of the Cuillins.
8:00 PM Beechgrove Garden With the days getting shorter, and the nights cooler, George Anderson and Calum Clunie review some of the planting projects they started in the spring.
8:30 PM Our Lives Quick hands, sharp instincts and a custom-built race car. Follow Scotland's first wheelchair-using racing driver as he prepares for his debut season.
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BBC Scotland Schedule — Today

6:00 AM

This is BBC Scotland — 06:00

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 6 hr
12:00 PM

This is BBC Scotland — 12:00

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 6 hr
6:00 PM

This is BBC Scotland — 18:00

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 1 hr
7:00 PM

Reporting Scotland — 19:00

News at Seven: 03/09/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs — 19:30

Where Myths Are Made
Paul explores the lochs of Skye, hears tales of legendary battles, has a lesson in how to throw a spear, discovers a Viking ship canal and stands on the roof of the Cuillins.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Beechgrove Garden — 20:00

Episode 23
With the days getting shorter, and the nights cooler, George Anderson and Calum Clunie review some of the planting projects they started in the spring.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Our Lives — 20:30

Speed without Limits
Quick hands, sharp instincts and a custom-built race car. Follow Scotland's first wheelchair-using racing driver as he prepares for his debut season.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling — 21:00

Episode 1
Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh begin their epic journey in Norway’s capital, Oslo. They try roller skiing, meet Norway’s youngest politician and enjoy a first-night tipple in some quirky digs.
Runtime: 30 min
9:30 PM

Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling — 21:30

Episode 2
Martin and Phil celebrate Norway’s national day with the Scots who have made Bergen their home, head out to sea with a fishing family and lend a hand to some local lumberjacks.
Runtime: 30 min
10:00 PM

Michelle McManus Sings for the Pope — 22:00

On a mission
Michelle McManus is on a mission to sing a new hymn in front of Pope Leo XIV. This deeply personal story follows the singer and broadcaster on the most profound spiritual journey of her life.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

Scotcast — 23:00

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
Runtime: 30 min
11:30 PM

Growing Up Scottish — 23:30

Sport and Books
Scotland’s comedians look back at sport, from cross-country to tug-o-war, via darts and golf. Then on to Scottish books: novels, writers, wizards and the best jokes in Macbeth.
Runtime: 30 min
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Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC Scotland — 4 September 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 03 September) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs, Beechgrove Garden, and Our Lives. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC Scotland live?

You can watch BBC Scotland live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.

When does programming end on BBC Scotland today?

Today's programming on BBC Scotland ends at 00:00 with Growing Up Scottish.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.

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