Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands - Season 1 - Eps 5: Islands of the Forth: Fortress Islands of the Forth
In the fifth episode, Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war; from Medieval English raids on the monastic island retreat of Inchcolm, to the first air raid attack on Britain above Inchgarvie. Paul learns about the strategic importance of Inchkeith's defences during two world wars, before heading to the Bass Rock to learn more about the history of prisoners incarcerated on the unforgiving rock, with 160,000 gannets for company.
About Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
Title: Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands
First Air Date: 2013-09-23
Last Air Date: 2016-10-10
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 24
Network: BBC One
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Paul Murton sets out to experience island life today. He uncovers the past and reveals its connections with the present, pointing to the quirky, the surprising and the beautiful lying just offshore.
Cast
Paul Murton
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