Paul Murton follows in the footsteps of Scotland's first tourists. He charts a route up the east coast from Carnoustie to Aberdeen in a search of Scottish sun. Show more
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Paul Murton follows in the footsteps of Scotland's first tourists. He travels out to Islay in a canoe that is a replica of an original from the 1890s. Show more
Highland Clans
Episode 6: Mackenzie
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Series looks at the history of Scotland's most famous clans. Show more
Highland Clans
Episode 2: MacDonald
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Paul Murton uncovers the history of Scotland's most famous clans. At the end of the 15th century the MacDonald clan's dominance was brought to an end by a family feud. Show more
Paul Murton visits the places connected to the life of Robert Burns, travelling from Alloway along the Burns Trail to Mauchline and then on to the coast. Show more
Paul discovers a forgotten WWI German prison camp, remembers the navvies who built Europe’s once-biggest dam, and crosses the moors to a kingly feast on an island in a loch. Show more
Paul explores the River Spey, encountering golden eagles, a Jacobite fugitive, lumberjacks and salmon fishers along the way. Show more
Seasoned traveller Paul Murton sets off downstream to explore five rivers.
Grand Tours of Scotland
Ben Nevis - It's Not Switzerland
11 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
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Paul travels the to the icy summit of Britain's highest mountain to discover how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday destination. Show more
The documentary series looks at the Scotts - once just an ordinary Borders family, today one of the greatest private landowners in Britain. Show more
The story of how the mighty Gordons became embroiled in a blood feud that led to open rebellion against the Scottish crown. Show more
Highland Clans
Episode 3: MacLeod
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
The history of Scotland's most famous clans. The Age of Feuds and Forays was a high point for Gaelic culture but one stained with blood. The MacLeod clan flourished. Show more
1 hour
Following a network of forgotten steamer routes, Paul Murton canoes his way through the west coast of Scotland, as well as going by car in search of sunshine on the east coast. Show more
Paul Murton scales the summit of Ben Nevis to discover how Scotland was first promoted as a winter holiday destination. Show more
The story of Alexander Robertson of Struan, a self-styled hero who tried to restore the reputation of his clan while living the life of a rebel. Show more
Paul Murton boards the Jacobite steam train to make the journeys from Fort William to Mallaig and the Isle of Skye. Show more
The story of the MacNeils of Barra, notorious pirates who exploited their superb knowledge of the sea to raid unsuspecting villagers Viking-style. Show more
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. Show more
Highland Clans
Episode 1: MacGregor
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD
Series in which Paul Murton uncovers the history of Scotland's most famous clans. He begins his journey by exploring his own MacGregor ancestry. Show more
Documentary in which Paul Murton investigates the disappearance from history of Henry Fredrick Stuart, the forgotten Scottish prince and maybe the best king Britain never had. Show more