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Episode 1: Paul Lister

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

For 20 years millionaire landowner Paul Lister has had a vision of creating a wilderness reserve at his highland estate complete with wolves, bears and lynx. But local people, farmers, ramblers and walkers have all at some time questioned his plans. So just what keeps him motivated and does he truly believe that, despite some resistance, his dream will one day become a reality? Muriel Gray speaks to Paul about his beliefs and finds out how hard it is to keep his vision when there's opposition all around. Show less

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