
Paul explores the upper reaches of the mighty River Tay, beginning with a flight in a microlight over the river’s source, high above Ben Lui. Returning to earth, Paul goes underground to explore an active gold mine beside the river. Canoeing downstream, he meets the chief of Clan Macnab on a sacred island in the river. \n\nA boat trip on Loch Tay recalls the glory days of steamers, before Paul meets up with experimental archaeologists building a replica Iron Age village on the shores of the loch. In an ancient woodland, he meets up with a tree lover who makes fabulous furniture from the oak that grows beside the river. Journey’s end is the centre of the elusive heart of Scotland.\n\n
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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 – ...
20-11-2025
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 ...
12-11-2025
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 ...
09-10-2025
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 ...
01-10-2025
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 ...
24-09-2025
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 ...
17-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 3: 3. Tales From The Riverbank
On this Grand Tour, Paul continues his journey down the mighty River Tay, from the white-water rapids of Grandtully through the fair city of Perth to the briny firth. Beneath an ...
10-09-2025
BBC 2
Series 3: 2. From Gold Mountain To The Silvery Tay
Paul explores the upper reaches of the mighty River Tay, beginning with a flight in a microlight over the river’s source, high above Ben Lui. Returning to earth, Paul goes ...
03-09-2025
BBC 2
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 ...
27-08-2025
BBC 2
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 ...
21-08-2025
BBC 2
Series 3: 3. Tales From The Riverbank
On this Grand Tour, Paul continues his journey down the mighty River Tay, from the white-water rapids of Grandtully through the fair city of Perth to the briny firth. Beneath an ...
10-09-2025
BBC 2
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
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 ...
17-09-2025
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 ...
24-09-2025
BBC 2
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 ...
27-08-2025
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 3: 2. From Gold Mountain To The Silvery Tay
Paul explores the upper reaches of the mighty River Tay, beginning with a flight in a microlight over the river’s source, high above Ben Lui. Returning to earth, Paul goes ...
03-09-2025
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 – ...
20-11-2025
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 ...
01-10-2025
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 ...
09-10-2025
BBC 2