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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 3

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Grand Tours of Scotland: Series 3: Episode 6: It's Just Like Switzerland

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Episode 6: It's Just Like Switzerland

It's Just Like Switzerland

BBC One - Grand Tours of Scotland, Series 3, It's Just Like Switzerland

Paul Murton learns how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday destination.

Paul Murton scales the summit of Ben Nevis to discover how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday destination.

By the end of the Victorian era, Scotland had become a favourite summer holiday destination. But what happened when the chill winds of winter began to blow and the tourists packed their bags and headed for home? In this final episode, Paul Murton travels from the icy shores of the Lake of Menteith to the summit of Britain's highest and most wintry mountain, Ben Nevis, to discover how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday destination - after all, 'it's just like Switzerland' - isn't it?

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Paul Murton explores the parts of the country 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

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