Scotland's Landscape
Iain Stewart introduces a selection of programmes exploring our rich and varied natural habitat from the mountains of the Sutherland, to the coastline of Aberdeen, from the mines of Skye to the River Tay and from the rolling Pentland hills to the valley of Eskdalemuir.
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In The Footsteps Of Munro
Muriel Gray explores the history of Hugh Munro – the man who gave his name to the mountains of Scotland that measure over 3000 feet in height.
Duration: 29:20
The Great Canal
Jimmie Macgregor begins a journey along the Forth and Clyde Canal exploring the history of this 18th century waterway.
Duration: 30:14
Lights, Camera, Landscape: Glen Nevis
Matthew Sweet visits Glen Nevis in the Highlands, to discover why this remote region was used as the setting for movies like Braveheart, Rob Roy and Harry Potter.
Duration: 14:37
Tales Of The Tay: Part 1
Kenneth Steven sets off by canoe along the River Tay, exploring the history of Scotland’s longest river.
Duration: 26:49
Past Lives: Eskdalemuir
Mark Stephen travels to this lowland valley in Dumfries to learn the story of the vanished village and the history behind one of Scotland’s best known weather observatories.
Duration: 28:38
The Great Canal: Part 2
Jimmie Macgregor continues his travels along the Forth and Clyde canal starting in Kirkintilloch.
Duration: 30:09
Mountain Tales: The Pentlands
Mark Stephen explores the rolling hills on the south of Edinburgh and meets people who spend their lives walking and painting this much-loved expanse of countryside.
Duration: 27:19
Tales Of The Tay: Part 2
Kenneth Steven continues his travels along the River Tay hearing more tales of cotton mills, ferrymen and Bronze-age log boats that once were active along the banks of Scotland’s longest river.
Duration: 26:56
Natural Neighbours: Lairds Loch
Jimmie Macgregor visits this loch near Dundee to discuss the local history and natural wildlife with local expert Jimmy Black.
Duration: 25:24
Mountain Tales: Suilven
Mark Stephen travels to the mountain of Suilven to hear why one of Scotland’s most distinctive peaks is rich in wildlife, a favourite of climbers and the inspiration for the poetry of Norman McCaig.
Duration: 26:46
Robert Burns: Lines On The Fall Of Fyers Near Loch Ness
Actress Dawn Steele recites this verse written by Burns in 1787 whilst on his tour of the Highlands.
Duration: 02:12
The Great Canal: Part 3
Jimmie Macgregor concludes his journey along the Forth and Clyde canal beginning in Glasgow and finishing in Bowling Bay.
Duration: 30:15
Broadcasts
- Wed 17 Nov 2010 00:30±«Óătv Radio Scotland
- Wed 2 Mar 2011 00:30±«Óătv Radio Scotland
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