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. On the way, Paul Murton learns how to make a haystack, speak the local 'Doric' and has a ghostly encounter with a woman in Fyvie Castle. He visits Gight Castle, the ruined home of poet Lord Byron’s family. Journey’s end is at the mouth of the river, where sand dunes have created Scotland’s version of the Sahara.\n
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Series 2 (60-minute Versions): Episode 3
Seasoned traveller Paul Murton sets off downstream to explore five rivers.
24-07-2024
BBC 2
Series 2 (60-minute Versions): Episode 1
Paul Murton sets off downstream to explore Scottish rivers from source to sea.
15-07-2024
BBC 2
Series 1 (60-minute Versions): Episode 3
This Grand Tour begins in the hills above Glen Clova, on a mountainous plateau known as The Mounth. Following the South Esk downstream, Paul enters picturesque Corrie Fee, where ...
08-07-2024
BBC 2
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
03-12-2022
BBC 2
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
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 ...
15-05-2023
BBC 2
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