A 1960's Archive Special featuring Snowy Owls on Fetlar, Thatching in Aberdeenshire and a Tree Loving Tramp in the Highlands
Summary
Helen Needham explores BBC archives, featuring a 1968 report on white-tailed and golden eagles in Argyll. The episode highlights the rare breeding of snowy owls on Fetlar and traditional thatching in Aberdeenshire. It also includes memories of pre-mechanized farming in Kintyre and an interview with Donald Fraser, a Highland tramp who lived under trees.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction to Scotland Outdoors
Host Helen Needham introduces archive gems
1968 interview on golden eagles in Argyll
Snowy owls on Fetlar and chick rescue story
Traditional thatching methods in Aberdeenshire
Commercial break: Whole Foods and Honda
1964 memories of farming life in Kintyre
1961 interview with tramp Donald Fraser
Closing remarks and contact information
Sponsorship: Midas tires and You're Dead to Me
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