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 Thursday 17 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Thu 17 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: 17/09/2026
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

Across the Moors
Paul discovers a forgotten WWI German prison camp, remembers the navvies who built Europe’s once-biggest dam, and crosses the moors to a kingly feast on an island in a loch.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Beechgrove Garden — 20:00

Episode 25
Brian Cunningham looks at which trees can be planted that will cope with wet conditions, and Lizzie Schofield demonstrates how to take autumn seeds and cultivate for spring seedlings.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Landward — 20:30

Episode 14
Dougie is in the Cairngorms to see how wildlife and precious habitats have been impacted by the recent devastating wildfire.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling — 21:00

Episode 5
Martin and Phil enjoy a stunning drive to Trondheim, Norway’s capital of cool, where they experience the heat of a Michelin-starred kitchen, before letting off steam at a death metal gig.
Runtime: 30 min
9:30 PM

Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling — 21:30

Episode 6
The boys have made it to the Arctic Circle, where they get up close and personal with the local wildlife, call in on pop star Dagny, before a stopping off at the very edge of Europe.
Runtime: 30 min
10:00 PM

Stevens & McCarthy — 22:00

Episode 1
At the roll van, Davie is not happy with the chat, a gamer mum loses her cool, and the girls think twinkly lights are the answer to all life's woes.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Scot Squad — 22:30

Episode 2
Traffic Officers McKirdy and Singh discover that the journey to true love can be a rocky road. In the countryside, the rural coppers call for backup in the shape of Mother Nature.
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

The Scotts — 23:30

Episode 2
Vonny invites a VIP to her posh soirée and attempts to make a good impression by keeping the family well away.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 17 September) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs, Beechgrove Garden, and Landward. 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 The Scotts.

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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