BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS: Saturday 7 August – Friday 13 August 2010

Title: Clach Mhile

First programme in a five-part series exploring contemporary Scottish build and design, its heritage and current resurgence. We celebrate with leading architects at the Inverness Architectural Awards and meet two families embarking on their own build journeys to create their dream home.

Transmitted: Sunday 8th August 2010
Time: 21:30


Title: Iomall nan Tonn

This series gives a bird's eye-view of the Scottish Islands with stunningly shot views of the area. Each programme also highlights important historical, geographical and enviromental facts about each area. This programme focuses on the Western Isles.

Transmitted: Wednesday 11th August 2010
Time: 19:00


Title: Larach anns an Fhasach

Botswana, blessed with revenue from diamond mining, has invested in its people, providing free education for all children, over a period of ten years. Professor Donnie Murdo MacLeod has played his part in the education programme, training teachers to work in the most remote parts of the country. Accompanied by the musician and broadcaster, Mary Ann Kennedy, Donnie tours the country assessing the impact of free schooling for all in rural areas.

Transmitted: Thursday 12th August 2010
Time: 21:00