Scotland the Drive
By: Scotland the Drive
Language: en-gb
Categories: Leisure, Automotive
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.
Episodes
#4 | The One with Jackie Bird, Winter Driving and a Gammy Knee...
Jan 09, 2026Welcome 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.
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Duration: 00:48:24#3 | The One with Grant Stott’s First Car, the Chery Tiggo and F1 as a Sport?
Dec 19, 2025Welcome 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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Duration: 01:00:15#2 | The One about SCOTY 2025, Jillian Shedden’s First Car and Miles of Motoring Chat
Dec 05, 2025Welcome 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 R...
Duration: 00:52:13#1 | The One with First Cars, EV Gripes, Roadworks and What We’ve Been Driving
Nov 21, 2025Welcome 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).
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Duration: 00:48:41Scotland The Drive – The Motoring Podcast for Scotland | Official Trailer
Nov 14, 2025Welcome 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
Duration: 00:00:59Scotland The Drive – coming soon
Oct 24, 2025The 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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Duration: 00:00:20