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Scotland the Drive

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Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 22

Something big is starting its engine. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas, Scotland The Drive is the new podcast putting you in the front seat of Scotland’s motoring world. News, reviews, test drives and straight-talking chat from two of Scotland’s most recognisable motoring voices.

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🇩🇪 Germany - automotive
04/09/2026
#49
🇩🇪 Germany - automotive
03/09/2026
#36
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
26/08/2026
#90
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25/08/2026
#79
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
24/08/2026
#61
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
23/08/2026
#44
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21/08/2026
#88
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
20/08/2026
#82
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
19/08/2026
#60
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
18/08/2026
#41

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#1 | The One with First Cars, EV Gripes, Roadworks and What We’ve Been Driving

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 48:41

Welcome to Episode One of Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast for Scotland.
Hosted by Alan Douglas and Ally Bally

In this first drive:• We kick off with a car quiz and share stories about our first cars.• EVs come under the spotlight – charging headaches, new taxes and the ongoing issues with ChargePlace Scotland.• From rising SUV parking costs to endless roadworks, the Rest and Be Thankful and everything that tests Scottish drivers’ patience.• We review the new Mazda 6e and preview this year’s Scottish Car of the Year Awards (SCOTY).

📧 Contact us: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com🎧 Listen on Spotify📺 Watch on YouTube📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

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Scotland The Drive – The Motoring Podcast for Scotland | Official Trailer

Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 00:59

Welcome to Scotland The Drive – The Motoring Podcast for Scotland.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas, it’s packed with car reviews, motoring chat and stories from across Scotland’s roads.

This short trailer gives you a taste of what’s ahead as we get ready for the first full episode, launching Friday 21st of November!

🎧 Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok📩 Email: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com

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Scotland The Drive – coming soon

Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 00:20

The road ahead starts here.

Scotland The Drive is the new podcast for Scotland’s motoring community.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas, it’s your weekly journey through the latest motoring news, car reviews, and driving stories from across the country.

Follow now so you don’t miss the first episode.

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#2 | The One about SCOTY 2025, Jillian Shedden’s First Car and Miles of Motoring Chat

Episode 2

Friday, December 5, 2025 • Duration 52:13

Welcome to Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:

> We kick off with “Identify This Car” and reveal the winner.

> A busy night at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards as we share the category winners and the overall champ.

> Jillian Shedden joins us to talk about her first car.

> We preview the Monte Carlo Rally with insight from:

> Behind the wheel this week – we’ve been driving the Alfa Romeo Junior, Tesla, Renault 4, Mustang Mach-E Rally and Dacia Bigster.

> In the news: Reeves’ budget and EV tax plans, Sort My Car, young driver schemes, quirky motoring habits, A90 resurfacing and A68 speed cameras.

📧 Contact: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

📺 Watch on YouTube

📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Scotland The Drive – Reviews, Chat and The Drive That Moves Scotland.

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#3 | The One with Grant Stott’s First Car, the Chery Tiggo and F1 as a Sport?

Episode 3

Friday, December 19, 2025 • Duration 01:00:15

Welcome to Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland on the move with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:

➡️ Grant Stott tells us about his first car.

➡️ Lorraine takes the wheel of the 2025 Chery Tiggo.

➡️ We share our thoughts after driving the new Tesla Model Y.

➡️ In the news: The Scottish Government scraps plans to cut national speed limits, The North Coast 500, “Carspreading” and the big question – is Formula 1 really a sport?

📧 Contact: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com

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📺 Watch on YouTube at https://shorturl.at/jfnB5

📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

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#4 | The One with Jackie Bird, Winter Driving and a Gammy Knee...

Episode 4

Friday, January 9, 2026 • Duration 48:24

Welcome to Episode 4 and the first Scotland The Drive of 2026 – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:

➡️ Jackie Bird joins us to talk about her first car.

➡️ We reveal the answer to last episodes quiz question!

➡️ Behind the Wheel of the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia EV4.

➡️ In the news: Eyesight tests for older drivers, What’s happening with ChargePlace Scotland and BYD overtakes Tesla in global EV sales.

📧 Contact us scotlandthedrive@gmail.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

📺 Watch on YouTube

📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Scotland The Drive – Reviews, Chat and The Drive That Moves Scotland.

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#5 | The One with Hollie McRae, the new Kia EV5 and a lost knee…

Episode 5

Friday, January 23, 2026 • Duration 52:49

Welcome to Episode 5 and the first Scotland The Drive of 2026 – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:

➡️ Hollie McRae’s first car.

➡️ Lorraine’s been sampling the new Kia EV5

➡️ In the news: Monte Carlo Classic, 20mph Speed Limits, MG Car Testing, Honda’s new badge and what’s the UK’s favourite car colour?

📧 Contact us scotlandthedrive@gmail.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

📺 Watch on YouTube

📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Scotland The Drive – Reviews, Chat and The Drive That Moves Scotland.

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#6 | The One with Nick Nairn, Dodgy Cameras and Ally’s New Knee

Episode 6

Friday, February 6, 2026 • Duration 49:10

Welcome to Episode 6 of Scotland The Drive – the motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving.

Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:

• Ally’s recovering from knee surgery and already back behind the mic.

• Celebrity chef Nick Nairn tells us all about his first car.

• We chat about what we’ve been driving with Lorraine taking out the new Suzuki

• In the news:

– Speeding convictions in England cancelled after camera faults.

– Should Scottish drivers caught on smart motorways worry?

– EVs are three times more dangerous to pedestrians in urban areas.

📧 Contact us: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

📺 Watch on YouTube

📱 Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Scotland The Drive – Reviews, Chat and The Drive That Moves Scotland.

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#7 | The One with Ken Bruce, Capri Comebacks and 50 years since the end of the Hillman Imp

Episode 7

Friday, February 20, 2026 • Duration 01:06:01

Welcome to Episode 7 of Scotland The DriveThe motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving. Hosted by Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.In this episode:• Ken Bruce tells us about his first car and his memories of Routemaster buses• What we’ve been driving this week• An update on changes to ChargePlace Scotland and what it means for drivers• Young Driver at Ingliston and why early driving experience matters• First looks at the Skoda Epiq and the return of the Renault TwingoBehind the wheel:• Lorraine on the new Capri• KGM Torres Hybrid• Latest from CheryIn the news:• Convertible sales continue to fall, Car theft figures on the rise and 50 years since the end of the Hillman Imp...Get in touch: scotlandthedrive@gmail.comListen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Watch on YouTube.Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.

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#9 - The One with the Stephen Leckie, Stuart Gray and the new Ford Explorer…

Episode 9

Friday, March 20, 2026 • Duration 01:12:41

Welcome to Episode 9 of Scotland The Drive.

The motoring podcast that keeps Scotland moving with Ally Bally and Alan Douglas.

In this episode:

➡️ Stephen Leckie joins us for My First Drive and shares the car that started it all.

➡️ Lorraine has been driving the new Ford Explorer. We share what stands out and who it suits.

➡️ What’s on at Knockhill this year as Stuart Gray talks us through the big events and why 2026 is shaping up to be busy.

➡️ The latest top selling cars, Potholes, Fuel Prices, New Cameras and more…

Get in touch: scotlandthedrive@gmail.com

Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Watch on YouTube.

Follow @ScotlandTheDrive on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Scotland The Drive. Reviews, chat and the drive that moves Scotland.

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