Scotland's Scenic Railways
Season 1
Beneath vast mountains and across open moorlands, Scotland's railways connect coastal towns and rural villages through a Highland landscape voted the world's most beautiful railway. This programme meets the people who work on the railway and the steam enthusiasts who safeguard these iconic routes, offering a glimpse into a diverse community united by a passion for the nation's railways.
Where to Watch Season 1
6 Episodes
- Flying Scotsman, West Highland Line, Wemyss Bay StationE1
Flying Scotsman, West Highland Line, Wemyss Bay StationThis trip on the world's most beautiful railway includes a ride on the Flying Scotsman along the Fife coast and over the Forth Bridge, and a visit to Scotland's most beautiful station: Wemyss Bay - West Highland Line, Forth Bridge, Blair CastleE2
West Highland Line, Forth Bridge, Blair CastleA look at the people who work on Scotland's railways and steam enthusiasts who safeguard these iconic routes. They include train conductor Suzie Sangan, whose social media posts celebrate one of the world's most beautiful railway lines. Cameras also focus on engineers abseiling beneath the Forth Bridge to carry out essential checks on one of the world's most famous UNESCO Heritage sites. And there's a trip to Blair Castle for the pipes and pageantry of the Atholl Highland Gathering. - Glenfinnan Viaduct, Caledonian Sleeper, West Highland LineE3
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Caledonian Sleeper, West Highland LineCameras follow The Jacobite steam train across the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Vloggers Geoff and Vicki, who have visited all 2,567 of Britain's railway stations, board the Caledonian Sleeper on a 24-hour return journey to the UK's highest station at Corrour. Plus, a team of engineers scramble to erect the UK's largest landslide barrier when a slip threatens a section of the world-famous West Highland Line. - Strathspey Steam Railway, Forth Bridge, Glenfinnan ViaductE4
Strathspey Steam Railway, Forth Bridge, Glenfinnan ViaductDocumentary exploring the railways crossing the Scottish Highlands, and meeting both the workers who keep them running and the steam enthusiasts who safeguard these iconic routes. The programme takes the Strathspey steam railway through the Cairngorms National Park, taking in a charity abseiling event at the Forth Bridge along the way.