What's On...
Ceol Tacsi: 21st June, 9:45pm, BBC ALBA
A great chance to dig into the the wonderful archive of musical performances from "Tacsi" an award winning arts and music series that ran for 7 years on both STV and BBC. Great collaborations and fantastic music repackaged to be shown on BBCALBA at various times throughout the schedule.
Trusadh: Protest in Scotland - 23rd June, 10pm BBC ALBA
From the ship yards of Glasgow, the poll tax, and the war against Iraq, protest has been a necessary feature of democracy. Babs Macgregor looks at some important protests from a Scottish perspective and speaks to some of the individuals involved.
Soillse: El Ejido - 25th June, 10:30pm BBC ALBA
Spain is one of the last countries in Europe to make the transition from providing migrant workers to becoming an exploiter of them. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Andalucian town of El Ejido.
In Production...
Fraser's Highlanders Tattoo
The 78th Regiment of Fraser's Highlanders was raised in Scotland in 1757, specifically for service in North America. It played a daring and romantic role in the major battles of the Seven Years' War, a war which ultimately determined Canada's future. Now, over 250 years later the 78th Fraser Highlanders are coming to Stornoway to headline a piping spectacular this summer to mark the 2009 Year of Homecoming.
Capercaillie at the Fruitmarket
This is Capercaillie at their very best; playing in Glasgow's premiere venue, The Fruitmarket, to a large, vocal, and appreciative audience.
Clach Mhile
Inspiring new series exploring contemporary Scottish build and design; it's heritage and current resurgence. As new and desirable spaces continue to be created, this series will follow the dreams and realities of different builds from conception to completion, along the way assessing new technologies and the revival of traditional skills.