BBC Scotland TV Guide

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 on Tuesday 27 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Tue 27 Jan

This is BBC Scotland — 00:00

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

This is BBC Scotland — 06:00

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

This is BBC Scotland — 12:00

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

This is BBC Scotland — 18:00

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

Reporting Scotland — 19:00

News at Seven: 27/01/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min

Eat the Town — 19:30

Arbroath
Dazza and Natalie are in Angus in search of the best day out Arbroath has to offer. They eat locally recommended meals and score each other's choices in the hopes of taking home the secret prize.
Runtime: 30 min

Island Crossings — 20:00

Mull Rally
CalMac engineer Fergus races in the annual Mull Rally, and CEO Robbie gets hands-on in the MV Caledonian Isles engine room as things start to go wrong.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Ice Cream Wars — 21:00

Episode 1
The inside story of how Glasgow’s housing schemes and the ice cream vans which served them became central to a criminal war, with deadly consequences.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Ice Cream Wars — 22:00

Episode 2
The inside story behind the investigation, trial and convictions that would lead to a 20-year battle for justice that gripped Scotland.
Runtime: 1 hr

Scotcast — 23:00

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

David Wilson's Crime Files — 23:30

Family Annihilators
Criminologist David Wilson investigates the tragic cases of family annihilation, the rare and shocking phenomenon where a parent kills their own children.
Runtime: 30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 27 January) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Eat the Town, Island Crossings, and The Ice Cream Wars. 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 David Wilson's Crime Files.

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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