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 17 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Tue 17 Mar

12:00 AM

This is BBC Scotland — 00:00

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 6 hr
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: 17/03/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

The Harbour — 19:30

Episode 4
Following the people working at Aberdeen harbour. Ralph's training illustrates the dangers of his new job. The chaplain's campaign for a sea farer's centre finally pays off.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

This Farming Life — 20:00

A Deadly Disease
Adam and Lucy’s cows must test negative for TB before they can be moved, strict measures to protect Gayle’s pregnancy complicate lambing, and Bethany’s skills save a lamb’s life.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Ultras — 21:00

The Rise
All across Scottish football, at every level, youth-led ultras groups are transforming match days. But who is shaping this movement, and what responsibility comes with rising power?
Runtime: 45 min
9:45 PM

The Beauty Queen and the Catfish — 21:45

The Mystery Medic
When a mysterious doctor starts flirting with a former beauty queen online, she smells a love rat. But when she starts digging, the mystery deepens, and nothing is as it seems.
Runtime: 45 min
10:30 PM

Our Lives — 22:30

The Journey to Scotland's Remotest Pub
Two friends take on a journey to Scotland's remotest pub, interwoven with stories from some of the residents of the magical Knoydart peninsula.
Runtime: 30 min
11:00 PM

Scotcast — 23:00

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

Jules and Greg's Wild Swim — 23:30

Episode 3
A night swim with a bit of sparkle at Peebles’ first Harvest Wild Swim Festival, a sleep under the stars in a Romany caravan, and tubing down the River Nith.
Runtime: 30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 17 March) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, The Harbour, This Farming Life, and Ultras. 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 Jules and Greg's Wild Swim.

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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