Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs

Season 1

Paul Murton sets out to explore the lochs of Scotland, travelling from the wilds of the west coast to the Grampian Mountains, discovering the secrets of these iconic features of the Scottish landscape.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Legends of the West
E1
Legends of the WestPaul Murton explores the wilds of Loch Etive, from the spectacular tidal race of the Falls of Lora, where kayakers revel in the overfalls and ride a three-metre standing wave, to high-altitude camping on a hill opposite Buchaille Etive More, watching the sunset, and lights up the hundreds of lochans across Rannoch Moor.
Shelter from the Storm
E2
Shelter from the StormPaul travels from Loch Gairloch to Loch Maree, a grand tour that includes: meeting the king and queen of Islonia, matching a medieval feat of archery, diving on a wartime wreck in Loch Ewe, and finding himself short-changed at the money tree on an island in Loch Maree.
Taming the Wild
E3
Taming the WildPaul Murton begins his Grand Tour with a chilly swim across Loch Ba, high on Rannoch Moor, struggles against the elements while trainspotting and meets some veteran Tunnel Tigers - men who tunnelled deep inside the Grampians, diverting water to hydroelectric schemes.
Through the Rough Bounds
E4
Through the Rough BoundsPaul Murton tours Scotland's lochs. He travels into the heart of the Rough Bounds of Knoydart via Loch nan Umbh, Loch Morar, Loch Nevis and Loch Arkaig.
A Rock and a Hard Place
E5
A Rock and a Hard PlacePaul Murton tours Scotland's lochs. He embarks on a grand tour from Lairg on Loch Shin to Lochinver and finally, to the summit of Suilven.
An Enchanted Land
E6
An Enchanted LandPaul Murton tours Scotland's lochs. He explores some lochs close to Scotland's densely populated central belt, starting on the banks of the Lake of Menteith.