Grand Tours Of Scotland: Series 1
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With a Victorian guidebook in his hands, historian Paul Murton travels the
country and traces the changes that have taken place since the birth of Scottish
tourism 200 years ago.
For centuries, "north of the border" had been regarded as a place to avoid and
early travellers complained about the savage terrain and uncouth habits of the
natives. To find out what changed to make Scotland an internationally celebrated
tourist destination Paul recreates six journeys suggested by a well-thumbed copy
of "Black’s Picturesque Guide to Scotland". Travelling by age-old modes of
transport including a horse-drawn caravan and steam train, Paul explores the
most fascinating parts of the country and follows in the footsteps of the first
tourists to come Scotland and that have been charming visitors ever since.
The Romantic Ideal
Paul goes in search of the romantic ideal, travelling from the Trossachs out to
Iona and then the fabled Isle of Staffa
The Sporting Life
Paul travels from Dunkeld via the Tay river to Balmoral on an 1870s tricycle.
In Search of the Real Scotland
Paul travels by train from the foot of Ben Nevis to the fabled Isle of Skye.
Mind, Body and Spirit
Paul traces the history of the great outdoors, taking in Loch Tay and Rannoch
Moor.
In Search of Perfect Isolation
Paul journeys from Shetland through to the musical Orkney Islands.
Wish You Were Here
Paul journeys from St Andrews across the Firth of Forth, and ends up in
Edinburgh.