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PHONE-IN
As the Scottish Government launches a new near £4 million fund to help people who are lonely, is that you?
The cost of living crisis on top of the pandemic has been linked to an increase in isolation and loneliness.
In turn that has been associated with a negative impact on both physical and mental health.

STEPHEN ASKS: Are you lonely and nobody knows it?

Also in the show:

DAVID PRATT
We catch up with war photographer David Pratt and hear about his latest 91Èȱ¬ documentary – Pictures from Ukraine.

GARDENING TEASE
Gardening expert Nicola Singleton has returned to Mornings on a Friday here on 91Èȱ¬ Radio Scotland and she's taking your questions. Get in touch on 80295 or call 08085 92 95 00

WHAT'S ON
The weekend has come round again but if you’ve got no ideas with how to fill it – panic not! Our What’s on Guide is full of ideas from North Ronaldsay to Edinburgh. If you’ve got a community event you’d like to tell us about text 80295, or email whatsonscotland@bbc.co.uk

ROM COMS
As James Cosmo stars in his first romcom at 75 – do we need greater representation of older people on our screens and radio?

GARDENING MAIN
Gardening expert Nicola Singleton has returned to Mornings on a Friday here on 91Èȱ¬ Radio Scotland and she's taking your questions.

BAD PARENTS' CLUB
This is the Bad Parents Club, the feature for all mums and dads who strive not for perfection but just, to 'get by'. This week Tonya Macari and Stewart Weir are here to talk Snowdays and Sportsdays!

STAR SIGNS
As astrologer Mystic Meg passes away, what does your star sign mean to you?