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Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands (2013)

S1E6 Skye: Against the Odds

Oct 28, 2013 Season 1 Episode 6 Documentary

In the series' concluding grand tour, Paul Murton travels to the Isle of Skye to explore the residence of renowned author and naturalist Gavin Maxwell. Afterward, he sets out to conquer the iconic Cuillin mountain, Am Bastier. On the nearby Isle of Raasay, Paul discovers the remarkable tale of 'Calum's Road'—the inspiring journey of Calum Macleod, a dedicated crofter who singlehandedly constructed a road to link his remote community.