This Farming Life

It's autumn, the time of year to prepare for the mating season. Sea shepherd Sandy gathers in wild sheep from a remote Scottish island by boat.

In the west of Scotland in Argyll, husband and wife George and Sybil gather in their sheep from over six square miles of rugged mountainside.

Sandy and his fellow crofters gather in their sheep from the moor and club together to dip them in insecticide before mating time.

It's early winter and although the weather is getting colder and darker, it's a time of year that brings new life on the farms.

As Christmas finally arrives, there are celebrations and a sad discovery in Martin's cattle shed.

John Scott and Martin Irvine head to the Stirling bull sales, each hoping to sell four of their best bulls.

Lambing season is just a month away. Martin tends to their 500 pregnant ewes and gets the lambing sheds ready with dad Stevie.

Spring arrives for the farmers. In the north, John is expecting more than 6,000 new lambs, so hires in extra staff.

Bobby's father's 90th birthday is looming and thoughts turn to who will run the farm when it's time to hand it on to the next generation.

In Argyll, Sybil prepares for George's 50th birthday. Bobby and Anne hold an open day to educate the public about farming.

Summer arrives at last. In the east of Scotland, Martin prepares two young bulls for the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.

This final episode features all the farmers from across the year reflecting on what each season means to them.