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Our SPFL Premiership coverage for BBC ALBA this weekend is the fixture Heart of Midlothian v St Johnstone, broadcast tomorrow, Saturday 3rd February, on the channel at 18:00.

Our extended feature at half-time this week covers the new Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) season, which begins next weekend. Holders Glasgow City will face even tougher competition to retain the title for a 12th consecutive time.

For the first time in the league’s history, there will be prize money for all 16 clubs across SWPL 1 and SWPL 2.

A mouth-watering opening set of fixtures scheduled for Sunday the 11th of February, will see the first Old…

Tá an tSraith Allianz ar ais agus bhí ár bhfoireann sa rannóg spóirt an-ghnóthach ag ullmhú an clár GAA BEO.

Beidh an t-aicsean ar fad le feiceáil ar TG4 Dé Domhnaigh!

This weekend, we’re heading over to Aberdeen to cover the SPFL Premiership game Aberdeen v Kilmarnock, broadcast on BBC ALBA Saturday 27th January at 18:00.

In the extended half-time features, our Aberdeen and Kilmarnock players chat about their clubs, managers, hopes and challenges in their careers.

In Aberdeen, we catch up with Niall McGinn, as he begins his second spell with the Dons. The 30-year-old talks about the influence of Derek McInnes and his relief that Michael O’Neill will remain as Northern Ireland manager.

Kilmarnock youngster Calum Waters talks about the impact made by manager Steve Clarke, Kris Boyd’s…

We’re delighted to announce a jam-packed schedule of sport on BBC ALBA over Christmas and New Year.

From our Nemeton base in Scotland, we will be producing coverage of six exciting football and rugby matches to keep you entertained through the holidays.

See full schedule below:

* PRO14 - Edinburgh v Glasgow - 23/12/2017, 17:00, BBC ALBA
* SPFL Premiership - Hamilton v Kilmarnock - 27/12/2017, 22:00, BBC ALBA
* SPFL Premiership - Aberdeen v Heart of Midlothian - 30/12/2017, 18:00, BBC ALBA
* SPFL Championship - Greenock Morton v St Mirren - 02/01/2018, 14:50, BBC ALBA
* PRO14 - Edinburgh v Southern Kings -…

This Saturday 16th December, we’re covering the Scottish Premiership match Dundee v Partick Thistle at 18:00 on BBC ALBA.

Our extended feature this week tells the story of former footballer Chris Mitchell, who tragically died after failing to cope with the transition into the workplace after his playing career ended. Chris’ sister has set up a foundation in his name and along with the PFA Scotland, they are offering courses for players to learn skills that will help them when they retire from the game.

We also hear from Partick Thistle midfielder Adam Barton, who reflects on several serious injuries he has suffered in his…

This weekend, we’re covering two football matches for BBC ALBA.

Watch the SPFL Premiership match between Hamilton v St Johnstone on Saturday 9th December at 18:00 and the SPFL League One game Airdrieonians v Raith Rovers on Sunday 10th December at 16:00.

Our VT highlight for Hamilton v St Johnstone this week will see John Brogan look back on a career in which he scored 140 goals for St Johnstone, making him the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, before joining his hometown club Hamilton and helping Accies win the First Division championship and record one of the most famous results in their history. Simply click on the video…