Grand Tours of Scotland

In the 1800s, Scotland was regarded by English tourists as an exotic destination. Making the short journey over the Union Bridge at Berwick was to pass from one world into another: from England, wh...

In this episode, Paul is braving the weather and making his journey on foot in order to experience nature in all its elemental glory - which sometimes means four seasons in one day.

For generations, the Firth of Clyde was a favourite holiday destination for millions of Scots, both rich and poor. You could enjoy healthy sea breezes - take a dunk in the briny, mess about in boat...

Paul travels by vintage bike through the spectacular scenery of the central highlands to appreciate the charms of nature. His two wheeled adventure on a classic 1920s Humber bike starts in Glen Lyo...

Following a network of now forgotten steamer routes, Paul goes in search of the true spirit of Scotland. Beginning at Loch Eck, he travels from loch to loch in Argyll, stopping off to visit Inverar...

In the last episode of Series II, Paul goes in search of sunshine on the east coast which claims to have the best record for sunlight in Scotland.