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 Saturday 12 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Sat 12 Sep

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: 12/09/2026
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.
Runtime: 15 min
7:15 PM

Back from the Brink — 19:15

Episode 1
From dolphins in Scotland to bats in Slovenia, Libby Penman showcases European nature stories that celebrate the incredible work of people fighting to save Europe's wildlife.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:15 PM

Highland Cops — 20:15

Searching for Frank
On the Isle of Skye, experienced climber Frank has gone missing in the mountains. As the weather closes in, police desperately search for clues to discover his exact route.
9:15 PM

ArtWorks Scotland — 21:15

Black Watch: A Soldier's Story
An insight into the genesis of Black Watch, the National Theatre of Scotland's portrayal of the Iraq War using eyewitness testimony, news reports and regimental song.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:15 PM

ArtWorks Scotland — 22:15

Black Watch
Hard-hitting play that combines words, music and song to deliver a frank and unvarnished account of a Scottish regiment serving in the Iraq war.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
11:50 PM

Loop — 23:50

Reclaiming My Glasgow Youth
From toxic masculinity to dial-up internet, artist Trackie McLeod shares his memories growing up queer in Glasgow through a new exhibition.
Runtime: 10 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 12 September) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Back from the Brink, Highland Cops, and ArtWorks Scotland. 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 Loop.

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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