Catch up TV
Series 2: 3. As Time Flows By
Paul explores the River Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, following it from where it rises above the Devil’s Beef Tub all the way to the Solway Firth. On the way, he samples some dubious-smelling 'healthy' spa water, hears disturbing evidence that Robert the Bruce may have been an Essex boy, and discovers the explosive devil’s porridge, before following in the footsteps of Robert Burns by taking a dunk in the briny close to where the river meets the sea.
Source: BBC 2
Most recent episodes of Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 1: 3. A Bountiful River
Paul explores the lower reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third longest river, famous for its forests, whisky distilleries and salmon - as it flows north towards the ...
21-04-2025
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 1: 2. The Past Reimagined
Paul Murton explores the upper reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third longest river - from its source in the wilds of Badenoch to Broomhill, halfway down. He hears s ...
14-04-2025
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 1: 1. Taming The Wild
Paul Murton explores the River Garry and hears tales of clan chief Struan Robertson, who fought in all three Jacobite risings. Paul then discovers the geology of deep time, befo ...
07-04-2025
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 2: 6. It's A 'saer Fecht'
This surprising grand tour follows the river Ythan in rural Aberdeenshire, which flows through a landscape of wheat fields and haunted castles and on to a coast rich in wildlife ...
24-03-2025
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 2: 5. An Independent River
This Grand Tour follows the River Teviot through Teviotdale, once the haunt of notorious border reivers. In the town of Hawick, Paul Murton joins the annual Common Riding - an e ...
17-02-2025
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 2: 4. Tales Of Mystery And Imagination
The North Esk south of Edinburgh is a hidden gem. Paul follows it from the Pentland Hills through a landscape steeped in myth and legend. From the picturesque and delightful Hab ...
10-02-2025
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 2: 3. As Time Flows By
Paul explores the River Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, following it from where it rises above the Devil’s Beef Tub all the way to the Solway Firth. On the way, he samples ...
27-01-2025
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 2: 2. All The Way To The Sea
On this Grand Tour, Paul explores the lower reaches of Royal Deeside. Heading downstream, he runs aground in a canoe and then gets stuck trying to thread his body through an anc ...
13-12-2024
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 1 (60-minute Versions): Episode 2
This Grand Tour begins high on Scotland’s mountainous watershed and follows the turbulent River Garry through the central highlands. On the way, Paul hears tales of the cl ...
28-08-2024
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 2 (60-minute Versions): Episode 3
Paul Murton sets off downstream to explore Scottish rivers from source to sea.
05-08-2024
BBC 2
Most popular episodes of Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 3: 1. Quietly Flows The Don
The River Don rises in wild land, high on the moors of the Grampian mountains. Paul follows its easterly flow from the famous Cock Bridge, where he encounters the Lonach Highlan ...
12-04-2024
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 1: 6. Salt Of The Earth
Paul follows the River Ayr as it flows from Loch Glenbuck towards the sea and the Clyde coast. The old mining village of Glenbuck was demolished long ago, but its memory is kept ...
03-06-2023
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 1: 4. A River Of Invention
Paul discovers the source of the remarkable River Nith, high in a remote forestry plantation. Heading downstream, he hears the story of the Knockshinnoch mining disaster – ...
22-05-2023
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 3: 6. A Highland River
Paul explores the River Oykel in Sutherland from its source in Assynt to the Dornoch Firth and the sea. He learns about the loneliest and highest war grave in Scotland, tries fo ...
24-05-2024
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 1: 2. The Past Reimagined
Paul Murton explores the upper reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third longest river - from its source in the wilds of Badenoch to Broomhill, halfway down. He hears s ...
14-04-2025
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 2 (60-minute Versions): Episode 3
Paul Murton sets off downstream to explore Scottish rivers from source to sea.
05-08-2024
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 3: 5. From The Trossachs To The Kelpies
This Grand Tour follows the River Forth from the eastern slopes of Ben Lomond in the southern highlands, through the picturesque Trossachs to the Firth of Forth. On the way, Pau ...
17-05-2024
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 1: 3. A Bountiful River
Paul explores the lower reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third longest river, famous for its forests, whisky distilleries and salmon - as it flows north towards the ...
21-04-2025
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 3: 4. A Handmade Tale
The River Irvine in Ayrshire is the hidden gem explored on this Grand Tour. From its source close to Loudoun Hill, Paul follows the river through ancient battle fields and disco ...
10-05-2024
BBC 2
Grand Tours Of Scotland's Rivers
Series 2: 4. Tales Of Mystery And Imagination
The North Esk south of Edinburgh is a hidden gem. Paul follows it from the Pentland Hills through a landscape steeped in myth and legend. From the picturesque and delightful Hab ...
10-02-2025
BBC 2