Then join a guide and small group to enjoy gaelic culture, dramatic coastlines and rural island life in the outer hebrides, as well as famous highland sites like eilean donan castle. Meeting local people on eriskay he discovers how this island s remote location helped preserve a unique way of life for centuries and also. A new island life grand tours of scotland sbs on demand. The final episode of the series sees paul murton visiting the atlantic twin islands of coll and tiree.
So near, so far 4 6 paul murton visits the string of littleknown islands off the west coast of oban. Your visit to the highlands can include some or all of the following. Grand tours of the scottish islands catch up, series 4. A beginners guide to scottish island hopping true highlands. And with rabbies, you can escape to skye, mull, iona, islay, arran, orkney, and the outer hebrides. Scottish island highlights 12 day tour rabbies tours. Fly to barra from glasgow, landing on its famed seashore runway, and journey north through the uists, over the sea to skye, concluding with a stay on harris and lewis before flying back to. The first episode of grand tours of the scottish islands was broadcast in july, 2019.
Take a coach or bus tour to the magical scottish islands of skye, mull, iona, the stunning outer hebrides or the beautiful orkney islands. Tv show guide for grand tours of the scottish islands. Meeting local people on eriskay he discovers how this island s remote location helped preserve a unique way of life for centuries and also allowed the locals to hide thousands of bottles of whisky from the excise men who came visiting when a ship. Beginning his journey on the tidal island of erraid, which inspired famous scottish writer robert louis stevenson, paul is then islandhopping to beautiful ulva, the final resting place of lachlan macquarrie, one of. For example, i recently visited the small isles over 5 days. Paul begins his journey on coll where he meets the charismatic owner of breachacha castle, nicolas maclean bristol, a descendant of the ancient macleans of coll, whose history on. In the second season, morton continues his epic exploration of the beautiful scottish isles. We offer coach and selfdrive tours throughout the year. Grand tour of scotland scotland tours classic scotland. Scottish island hopping brings a sense of growing excitement as you lean over the stern, watching one isle shrink from view in your ferrys wake, and wondering what undiscovered pleasures. We have 28 episodes of grand tours of the scottish islands in our archive.
Paul begins his journey on coll where he meets the charismatic owner of breachacha castle, nicolas maclean bristol, a descendant of the ancient macleans of coll, whose history on the island goes. In this first season of grand tours of the scottish islands, murton sets out to visit some of the many islands that make up. Grand tours of the scottish islands tv show australian. The dramatic landscapes are divided by countless rivers and lochs and the western coasts are edged by miles of sandy beaches.
In this first episode of the new series, paul murton is travelling to the outer hebrides and the beautiful islands of eriskay, barra and vatersay. This episode, paul visits two hebridean islands which are very different. Paul murton sets out to experience island life today. Watch grand tours of the scottish islands now on your favorite device. Bbc scotland grand tours of the scottish islands episode guide. Grand tours of the scottish islands catch up, series 2. Grand tours of the scottish islands is a tv show on british national television from bbc2 with an average rating of 3.
This first grand tour of the new series takes paul to the largest island in britain. Im hoping paul visits wigtownshire, southwestern scotland, where my fathers direct ancestor was banished in 1685 to east jersey, america, during a. Paul murton travels to the outer hebrides and the beautiful. Paul murton sets out to experience the world of island life. Paul murtons grand tours island hopping was tricky with sea sick cameramen. Grand tours of scotland series 17 complete box set dvd. Grand tours of the scottish islands season 2 episode 6. Prefer something comfortable, informal, good food, not too expensive, for 2 welltraveled women. The islands of scotland are mainly on the west coast apart from the orkneys which lie to the north of the mainland. Catch up on grand tours of the scottish islands and watch.
This where youll find one of europes most important unesco world heritage sites the heart of neolithic orkney. Grand tours of the scottish islands season 2 episode 6 atlantic twins. He is married with five children and lives in scotland. From the major scottish cities of glasgow, edinburgh. Cruises to the scottish islands scotland forum tripadvisor. This collection of monuments harks back to the prehistoric era, and you can stand among ancient stone circles or even lay. Find out when grand tours of the scottish islands is on tv, including series 4episode 2. Scotland has 250 islands paul murton reflects on the remarkable 87 he has visited in the last 4 years series 4, off the map. Scotlands islands from the sky grand tours of the scottish. Far from the madding crowd presented by paul murton. Bbc scotland grand tours of the scottish islands, series. In order to get to the isle of muck, i had to get an early caledonian macbrayne ferry at mallaig that called at the isle of eigg, then went to muck. Scottish highlands and islands tours touring scotland.
Fort william, resting beneath britains highest mountain, the 4409 ft high ben nevis the great glen, running from fort william in the west of scotland to inverness in the east, passing en route loch ness, where you can try a bit of. With the discovery tour scotlands highlands islands and cities, you have a day tour package taking you through edinburgh, scotland and 17 other destinations in scotland. Meeting local people on eriskay he discovers how this islands remote location helped preserve a unique way of life for centuries and also. In the second series of grand tours of the scottish islands, paul murton continues his exploration of the remote and fascinating places scattered around our coastline. Apr 24, 2018 this episode, paul visits two hebridean islands which are very different. For this final grand tour paul is heading as far north as you can go in britain, to the islands of fetlar, unst and yell. The scottish islands stretch from the shetlands in the far north, just 6 degrees south of the arctic circle, to the remote western isles, made from some of the oldest rocks on earth. Grand tours of the scottish islands rotten tomatoes. Grand tours of the scottish islands 3 truly evokes the feelings of our visit to the hebrides.
Island hopping by ferry regular ferry connections run from the mainland to the islands on the west and north coasts of scotland, and also between the islands themselves. Scotlands highlands islands and cities by trafalgar with. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war. Grand tours of the scottish islands series and episode guides tv. Grand tours of the scottish islands tv show air dates.
These islands, which lie on scotlands northern frontier, are as much scandinavian as scottish and were in fact once part of norway. Paul murton visits the islands of coll and tiree, which though just a few miles apart could not be more different. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present, pointing to the quirky, the. Far from the madding crowd grand tours of the scottish islands. Of all the places in the world, few can capture the hearts as scotland can. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Grand tours of the scottish islands tv show season 2. Meeting local people on eriskay he discovers how this island s remote location helped preserve a unique way of life for centuries and also allowed the locals to hide thousands of bottles of whisky from the excise men who came visiting when a ship laden with a valuable and thirstquenching cargo. Island hopping by ferry regular ferry connections run from the mainland to the islands on the west and north coasts of scotland, and. Grand tours of the scottish islands series 2 productions. Where gigha is lush and verdant, jura is rugged and bleak but paul discovers that both islands have their. Bbc scotland grand tours of the scottish islands, series 2. Grand tours of the scottish islands 202016 episode list.
Season 2 guide for grand tours of the scottish islands tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Stay in touch with grand tours of the scottish islands next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present, pointing to the quirky, the surprising and the beautiful lying just offshore. Grand tours of the scottish islands season 2 episode 1. Grand tours of the scottish islands is a tv show on australian national television from sbs one with an average rating of 2. Grand tours of the scottish islands next episode air da.
Oct 06, 2018 paul murton explores the islands scattered in the firth of forth. Paul murton explores the islands scattered in the firth of forth. Does anyone know of cruises toaround the scottish islands hebrides, orkneys, etc. Our small group tours let you see the scottish islands through the eyes of a local and discover their legends, bestkept secrets, and beautiful crafts.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Beginning his journey on the tidal island of erraid, which inspired famous scottish writer robert louis stevenson, paul is then island hopping to beautiful ulva, the final resting place of lachlan macquarrie, one of. Grand tours of the scottish islands season 2 episode 2. To an orkney islander mainland does not mean scotland, but the largest island in this archipelago of 70odd. For this grand tour, paul murton is exploring the isle of mull and its satellite islands to discover why they have become boltholes from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Scottish island hopping theres a deliciously oldfashioned thrill to touring the scottish islands discovering the varying character and charm of each. The scottish islands boast the wildest scenery in the country. Track grand tours of the scottish islands new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. A significant proportion of scotlands total area, and a large part of the countrys total coastline, is found in the many scottish islands. Paul murton sets out to experience island life today, uncovering the past and its connections with the present, pointing to the surprising and the beautiful. Scotlands highlands islands and cities includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Whether you fancy travelling between scotlands islands by ferry or plane youll find plenty of ways to tick your dream islands off your mustvisit list. If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of grand tours of the scottish islands on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account to set recordings for the show when it airs click the schedule new recording link above.
Grand tours of the scottish islands, series 2 on itunes. Take in the desolate and haunting beauty of glencoe, site of the famous massacre in 1692. The first episode of grand tours of the scottish islands was broadcast in october, 2019. Episode 6 series 2 grand tours of the scottish islands. Because that was the only ferry that day, i had to book a return journey with arisaig marine that sailed. Grand tours of the scottish islands tv series 202016 imdb. Beginning his journey on the tidal island of erraid, which inspired famous scottish writer robert louis stevenson, paul. Episode 4 paul visits two islands of the inner hebrides gigha and jura which are only a few miles apart but couldnt be more different. This bespoke flydrive holiday through the western isles allows for a relaxed voyage to discover the remote and enchanting archipelago of the outer hebrides.
Grand tours of the scottish islands s02 e02 youtube. We have 6 episodes of grand tours of the scottish islands in our archive. Grand tours of the scottish islands tv guide from radiotimes. Grand tours of the scottish islands tv series 202016. The jagged ridge of the cuillin hills, dominate the western part of the island but there are many tiny villages, bays and inlets to explore on the lush lower ground in the east. May 25, 2017 a breathtaking aerial tour of scotlands islands. Paul crosses the great natural harbour of scapa flow to the island of flotta.
In grand tours of the scottish islands, paul murton sets out to experience island life today, travelling to some of the most remote and isolated places in europe, and meeting the people who call these islands home. Grand tours of the scottish islands series 1 compilations 60 minutes. Coach and bus tours to scottish islands, scotland holidays. Grand tours of the scottish islands s02 e02 by lallybroch. Before writing and presenting his grand tours series, he directed several tv dramas. On coll, he meets nicolas maclean bristol, owner of breachacha castle, who can trace his ancestors on the island back to the 14th century. Track grand tours of the scottish islands season 2 episodes. Watch grand tours of the scottish islands prime video. Im hoping paul visits wigtownshire, southwestern scotland, where my fathers direct ancestor was banished in 1685 to east jersey, america, during a time of religious strife. Click the link below to see what others say about grand tours of the scottish islands. Paul murton travels to the outer hebrides and the beautiful islands of eriskay, barra and vatersay.
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