Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

2012•1 series

Available on PBS America

Paul Murton explores life on the Scottish islands in this programme that uncovers the area's past and reveals its connections with the present. Murton visits a number of islands located off of Scotland's coast, as well as some that are landlocked, to get an up-close look at some of the things that they are known for. He learns about the knitting patterns that make Fair Isle famous, uncovers secrets revealed by a Viking ship burial on Colonsay, and learns about the history of prisoners being incarcerated on the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth.

Episode 3Against the Odds: Out Skerries, Whalsay and Papa Stour

Paul Murton experiences island life. He explores the eastern outposts of Shetland - Papa Stour, Whalsay and the Out Skerries. (Part 3 of 6) (S)

Episode 4Northern Skye: A Land of Giants and Fairies

Paul Murton experiences island life. In the northernmost spur of Skye - the Trotternish Peninsula - he visits the Old Man of Storr. (Part 4 of 6) (S)

Episode 5From Flottay to Sanday: War and Peace in the North

Paul Murton experiences island life. He crosses the great natural harbour of Scapa Flow and heads to Stronsay. (Part 5 of 6) (S)

Episode 6Off the Map: North Rona and the Monach Islands

Paul Murton experiences island life. His final difficult journey sees him travel to Heisgeir, Sula Sgeir and North Rona. (Part 6 of 6) (S)

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