A special episode exploring depopulation, one of the biggest issues facing Scotland’s fragile rural communities. The team meets the people battling to reverse the trend.
A special episode exploring one of the biggest threats facing Scotland’s fragile rural communities - depopulation. Over the next decade, the population of 14 Scottish rural council areas is expected to decline. The team visits the places battling the issue and meets the people fighting to reverse the trend.
In north west Scotland, Anne visits the secondary school on the sharp edge of depopulation, with just 31 pupils. Rosie discovers how hard it is to find housing in popular tourist hot spots, and Dougie travels to Arran to hear about the scheme convincing doctors to settle on the island. Meanwhile, Arlene meets the campaigners who think they have some solutions.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dougie Vipond |
| Series Producer | Laura Mitchell |
| Executive Producer | Deirdre Bryce |
