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Paul Murton explores the parts of Scotland that have charmed visitors for two centuries.

Paul Murton explores the most fascinating parts of the country that have charmed visitors for more than 200 years.

Grand Tours of Scotland: Series 1

Paul Murton

Kathryn Ross

Arlene Jeffrey

Grand Tours of Scotland: Series 1: Episode 4: Mind, Body and Spirit

Mind, Body and Spirit

Episode 4

Episode 4: Mind, Body and Spirit

Series 1

BBC One - Grand Tours of Scotland, Series 1, Mind, Body and Spirit

Paul Murton traces the history of the great outdoors, taking in Loch Tay and Rannoch Moor.

Paul Murton follows in the footsteps of Scotland's first tourists. Here, he travels from Loch Tay, across Rannoch Moor, and ends his journey in Strathpeffer.

Paul Murton follows in the footsteps of the first tourists to Scotland. With a Victorian guidebook in his hands, he travels across the country tracing the changes that have taken place since the birth of Scottish tourism 200 years ago.

In this episode, he goes in search of the stunning landscape of the Highlands that has attracted visitors for the last two hundred years with the promise of improving 'mind, body and spirit'. 
In the 19th century, the Highlands were very much the preserve of the privileged elite, but as transport links improved in the 20th century, our mountains, lochs and glens were increasingly seen as a giant playground, where people of all classes could escape the dull routine of the modern world. 

Paul traces the history of the great outdoors, travelling from the shores of Loch Tay in Perthshire, across the great wilderness of Rannoch Moor, climbs the iconic mountain of Buachaille Etive Mor, before ending his journey in the quaint spa town of Strathpeffer.

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Paul Murton traces the changes that have taken place since the birth of Scottish tourism.

Paul Murton travels across the country and traces the changes that have taken place since the birth of Scottish tourism.

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