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Grand Tours of Scotland — Storyline
Paul Murton follows in the footsteps of the first tourists to Scotland. With a Victorian guidebook in his hands, he travels across the country tracing the changes that have taken place since the birth of Scottish tourism 200 years ago.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Paul Murton
Grand Tours of Scotland — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2010-10-06 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 18 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (2 votes) |
Grand Tours of Scotland — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Romantic Ideal (2010-10-06) — In this first journey, Paul goes in search of the romantic ideal, travelling from the Trossachs out to Iona and then the fabled Isle of Staffa – all places that enchanted and inspi
- E2: The Sporting Life (2010-10-13) — He discovers how 19th-century Scotland's mountains and glens were a playground for rich gentlemen eager to test themselves against the forces of nature. In the spirit of Victorian
- E3: In Search Of The Real Scotland (2010-10-20) — For centuries, outsiders had seldom visited the beautiful landscape of the west coast, but the power of steam changed everything. Within a century, a network of railways spread acr
- E4: Mind, Body and Spirit (2010-11-03) — In this episode, he goes in search of the stunning landscape of the Highlands that has attracted visitors for the last two hundred years with the promise of improving 'mind, body a
- E5: In Search of Perfect Isolation (2010-11-10) — In this edition, he travels to the Northern Isles to discover how their remoteness from the mainland became a draw for tourists in search of perfect isolation. After all, Shetland
- E6: Wish You Were Here (2010-11-17) — In the final episode of the series, Paul traces the rise of the seaside as a workers' playground. In Victorian times, most tourists came from a tiny social elite – the rich – and f
Season 2
- E1: Crossing the Border (2011-11-02) — Presenter Paul Murton returns with a second series of Grand Tours of Scotland to explore the most fascinating parts of the country that have charmed visitors for more than 200 year
- E2: Elemental Beauty (2011-11-09) — In this episode of Grand Tours of Scotland,presenter Paul Murton travels from the shores of beautiful Loch Maree, into the wilds of Assynt, and on to the northern most part of main
- E3: Islands of the Clyde (2011-11-16) — For generations, the Firth of Clyde was a favourite holiday destination for millions of Scots, both rich and poor. In this Grand Tour of Scotland, presenter Paul Murton explores th
- E4: The Charms of Nature (2011-11-30) — Paul Murton travels by vintage bike through the spectacular scenery of the central Highlands to better appreciate the charms of nature.
- E5: The True Spirit of Scotland (2011-12-07) — Following a network of now forgotten steamer routes, presenter Paul Murton goes in search of the true spirit of Scotland, travelling from loch to loch in Argyll and then out to Isl
- E6: In Search of Sunshine (2011-12-14) — Long before the era of cheap flights and package holidays on the 'Costa del Sunburn', most Scots spent their summer holidays by the Scottish seaside. In the last episode of Grand T
Season 3
- E1: Scotland in Miniature – The Isle of Arran (2012-09-07) — Grand Tours of Scotland returns for a third series to take viewers on six journeys to relive the golden days of Scottish tourism. The first episode sees presenter Paul Murton trave
- E2: The Feminine Touch (2012-09-14) — The first travellers to come north were predominantly men. Scotland was considered to be very much a 'man's world' – full of unseen perils that could only be faced down by the brav
- E3: A Walk on the Wild Side (2012-09-21) — If you want to experience the wild side of life, then the northern highlands of Scotland is where you have to be. In this episode, Paul Murton is crossing the country coast to coas
- E4: A Bed for the Night (2012-09-28) — The search for a comfortable bed for the night is a challenge that has faced tourists coming to Scotland for two centuries. Some early traveller accounts are very complimentary abo
- E5: From Burns to Butlins (2012-10-05) — In this episode, Paul Murton visits the places connected to the life of one of the first global superstars – Robert Burns – the man who made Ayrshire famous.
- E6: It's Just Like Switzerland (2012-10-12) — By the end of the Victorian era, Scotland had become a favourite summer holiday destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Grand Tours of Scotland have? 3 season(s) with 18 episodes.
Where can I watch Grand Tours of Scotland? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
