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Mist and fog in a few parts this morning, but this should soon lift to leave a dry and fine day for most parts, with plenty of spring sunshine. Christopher has the latest.

"Probably my love of Scottish traditional music" Scotcast is interviewing Scotland's political leaders & we've asked them this question: "What's the most Scottish thing about you?" Today, John Swinney, leader of the SNP, gives his answer. Watch #Scotcast on @BBCiPlayer.

With just two teats, it’s a struggle for ewes to feed triplets - so Emma’s trying to encourage mums of single lambs to adopt a second to solve the problem. Watch This Farming Life now on @BBCiPlayer: bbc.in/4s2aakz #ThisFarmingLifeS8

“I was beginning to become afraid that something sinister had happened” It quickly became clear that Arlene Fraser’s disappearance was incredibly serious. Murder Case: The Hunt for Arlene Fraser’s Killer is on @BBCiPlayer bbc.in/3N27vrL #TheHuntForArleneFrasersKiller

“They faced huge odds…and they just kept going.” Author Alan Bissett on how Billy Connolly and Alasdair Grey combined make up Glasgow. Watch The Entertainment Mix on @BBCiPlayer bbc.in/40ZQHoy #TheEntertainmentMix

Manpreet Singh (@ManpreetPTFC_V5), leader of the Partick Thistle Ultras, on how ultras can help provide a community for young men. Take a look inside Scotland’s biggest subculture. Watch #Ultras now on @BBCiPlayer: bbc.in/4sOZjdD

Tonight, Debate Night is in Ullapool Joining Stephen Jardine on the panel are Torcuil Crichton, Maree Todd, Tim Eagle, Angus MacDonald and Father James Anyaegbu 9pm on @BBCScotland and @BBCiPlayer, midnight on @BBCOne Scotland #bbcdn

Riot training is intense - but essential for preparing the soldiers for real-life situations. Unprecedented access into the lives of the Royal Regiment of Scotland (Scots). Watch all episodes of #TheTroops now on BBC iPlayer bbc.in/43SZD0S

Ardrossan harbour taken into public ownership bbc.in/4rzD2zp

The winning city will receive £10 million to deliver a year's worth of cultural activities drawing on its "local strengths and stories". Read more: bbc.in/4shmcGK

“Like a pack of dogs… There’s always a top female cow.” These cows are locking horns as they assert their dominance. This Farming Life returns with a brand‑new series, following five farming families. Watch on BBC iPlayer: bbc.in/43rouaA #ThisFarmingLifeS8

Glasgow Central Station partly reopens after Union Street fire bbc.in/4bBnrtp

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate bbc.in/4rFDqN3

“I’m like a living porridge!” #Scotcast is interviewing Scotland’s political leaders and we’ve asked them this question: “What’s the most Scottish thing about you?” Today, Gillian Mackay, Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party, gives their answer. More: bbc.in/4p9TAOC

Being named after a dung beetle is surely the definition of love. With a love triangle, family bombshells and a new workplace to contend with, Nina’s got her hands full in series two of #Dinosaur. Watch the BAFTA & RTS-award winning comedy on iPlayer: bbc.in/3wf8Hjm

If you are a parent, should you be worried that you might have a teenage Ultra living upstairs?bbc.in/4bKwGIS

Greg James is heading to Edinburgh for the last leg of his Comic Relief challenge! He's riding 1000kms in eight day on a tandem, and you could be there to cheer him on at Murrayfield on Friday morning as he hopefully approaches the finish line! Free tickets here - bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/… #Radio1sLongestRide #ComicRelief

Glasgow Central Station to partially reopen after huge blaze bbc.in/4bxV9Qw

Dedicated to the team, or disruptive to the game? #Ultras - all episodes now available on BBC iPlayer.

Top of the morning to you all on this mild and mostly grey St Patrick's Day with wet weather for the W Isles moving into the northwest through the day. Elsewhere, lots of dry weather, but some occasional drizzle here and there, best of the sunny breaks in the east and northeast.