About this season
Documentary series following the struggles and triumphs of five very different farming families in some of Scotland's most beautiful and remote landscapes.
Episodes (12)
1. Risking It All
Aired 24 February 2026 • 60 min
Dairy farmers Lucy and Adam risk it all with a huge financial gamble. Meanwhile, Callum's attempts to get lambs to market are hampered by storms, while Emma and Rob wrangle a feisty bullock.
2. In It to Win It
Aired 4 March 2026 • 60 min
Ally is hoping to make his mark at Dingwall Mart, Adam and Lucy are under huge pressure to make the big move earlier than expected, and winter storms cost the Glenn family dearly.
3. The Perils of Quad Bikes
Aired 10 March 2026 • 60 min
Zara worries that Callum’s accident has had a lasting effect, Emma and Rob call in the vet for a difficult birth, and Ally and Bethany set sail for an island sheep gather.
4. A Deadly Disease
Aired 11 March 2026 • 60 min
Adam and Lucy’s cows must test negative for TB before they can be moved, strict measures to protect Gayle’s pregnancy complicate lambing, and Bethany’s skills save a lamb’s life.
5. Predators in the Sky
Aired 17 March 2026 • 60 min
Callum and Zara believe their newborn lambs are vulnerable to bird attacks, Lucy and Adam face selling their herd if the new farm falls through, and Emma prepares for an open farm day.
6. Heartache on Arran
Aired 24 March 2026 • 60 min
Zara is shattered by a shocking discovery on her cattle round, Noah misses lambing his Herdwicks while studying for school exams, and Gayle is signed off work with pregnancy concerns.
7. Moo-ving Adoptions
Aired 7 April 2026 • 60 min
Lucy has a cunning plan to pair up dairy cows with motherless beef calves, Emma's parents are shown the ropes and left in charge, and signs of predation give Ally a tough decision.
8. By Royal Appointment
Aired 14 April 2026 • 60 min
Andrew is singled out by His Royal Highness at a farmers' market, Emma and Rob’s first farm wedding and calving time collide, and Callum and Zara host historic sheepdog trials.
9. Showtime on Lewis
Aired 21 April 2026 • 60 min
Noah, Bethany and Ally pull out the stops at their local show, Lucy and Adam have a new baby and a new business plan, and Callum receives a surprise award.
10. Bundle of Joy
Aired 28 April 2026 • 60 min
Andrew and Gayle’s baby boy arrives amidst the busy summer season, the dairy shed build takes its toll on Adam’s leg, and Ally and his crofting pals shear sheep on a remote island.
11. Mystery Thief
Aired 5 May 2026 • 60 min
Emma's trail cams capture a family of hungry otters, big money is at stake for Ally at a prestigious ram sale, and it’s showtime on Arran for Callum and Zara’s young kids.
12. D Day for Dairy Farmers
Aired 12 May 2026 • 60 min
Behind on the dairy shed build, Lucy and Adam still need to buy cows to milk. Callum and Zara are building for their future, and Terrence’s heart appointment gives cause to reflect.