BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS Saturday 12 March – Friday 18 March 2011

Title: Piping Live
From the Piping Live music festival, Julie Fowlis presents the best of three concerts - Fred Morrison, Breabach and Treacherous
Orchestra onstage at Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket.

Transmitted: Saturday 12th March 2011
Time: 21:00


Title: Thar an Aiseig / Ferry Tales

The ferry is an intrinsic part of life in many communities throughout Scotland. From large vessels to small motor boats, the ferries transport people, goods and livestock from islands and peninsulas, providing a crucial connection with mainland Scotland.

Over a year, this series follows the people that run and use Scotland's ferries, often in the most beautiful scenic areas of Scotland. From family run businesses to large corporations, all striving to deliver the best service, despite the daily challenges of weather, timetables and engineering problems. From holiday travellers to commuters and school children, the ferry is vital to people for all sorts of reasons.

In this programme, skipper Kirsteen Morrison has big news for the crew of Belnahua ferry. The Renfrew Rose crosses the River Clyde for the last time and up in Orkney, the efforts of ferry operator Andrew Banks are celebrated in a new book. As always things are busy on the tiny island of Kerrera with the arrival of Sheila's baby and the opening of the parrot sanctuary.

Transmitted: Tuesday 15th March 2011
Time: 20:30


Title: Eorpa

Another edition of Eorpa, reporting on the most interesting stories from around Europe.

Transmitted: Wednesday 16th March 2011
Time: 20:30


Title: SPL Dundee Utd v Hearts
The latest full-match coverage from the SPL as Dundee United host Heart of Midlothian at Tannadice.

Transmitted: Wednesday 16th March 2011
Time: 22:00