1
00:00:03,462 --> 00:00:04,870
In the north of britain
2
00:00:04,880 --> 00:00:08,382
Lies a land of epic grandeur
and enduring legend.
3
00:00:10,544 --> 00:00:15,714
A place of soaring peaks
shrouded in mist and snow,
4
00:00:15,725 --> 00:00:20,302
Of rugged glens that have known
war and tragedy,
5
00:00:20,312 --> 00:00:25,974
Eerie lakes that may conceal
monsters and phantom spirits,
6
00:00:25,985 --> 00:00:30,070
Where mysteries of
the ancient past are revealed,
7
00:00:30,147 --> 00:00:32,564
And the unnerving secrets
of more recent times
8
00:00:32,575 --> 00:00:34,649
Still lie buried.
9
00:00:37,488 --> 00:00:40,914
The home of the boy
who never grew up.
10
00:00:40,991 --> 00:00:44,835
The land where braveheart
battled a powerful enemy.
11
00:00:44,912 --> 00:00:47,913
The birthplace
of legends of rock,
12
00:00:47,923 --> 00:00:49,414
Giants of steel,
13
00:00:49,425 --> 00:00:53,343
And a mechanical marvel
like no other.
14
00:00:53,420 --> 00:00:55,179
[train whistle blows]
15
00:00:55,255 --> 00:00:59,433
A country where golfers
can end up in hell,
16
00:00:59,510 --> 00:01:02,603
Or young princes
find romantic bliss.
17
00:01:04,348 --> 00:01:08,934
Where tradition is being
given a new twist,
18
00:01:08,944 --> 00:01:13,772
And the future is being shaped.
19
00:01:13,783 --> 00:01:16,775
A people proud of their
history and culture
20
00:01:16,786 --> 00:01:19,912
And determined to keep
that spirit alive.
21
00:01:22,291 --> 00:01:25,292
This is scotland...
22
00:01:25,369 --> 00:01:28,045
As you have never
seen it before.
23
00:01:30,207 --> 00:01:37,137
♪♪
24
00:01:42,302 --> 00:01:46,888
♪♪
25
00:01:46,899 --> 00:01:50,225
There are many ways to take in
the wonders of scotland.
26
00:01:50,236 --> 00:01:53,237
But retired airline pilot
sant cervantes
27
00:01:53,313 --> 00:01:56,323
Must surely have
one of the most serene.
28
00:02:00,329 --> 00:02:03,572
Instead of the noisy
passenger jets he once flew,
29
00:02:03,582 --> 00:02:08,418
He now takes to the skies
in his single seat glider.
30
00:02:08,495 --> 00:02:10,254
Once freed from the tow plane,
31
00:02:10,330 --> 00:02:13,674
Sant can quietly soar above
the scottish countryside
32
00:02:13,750 --> 00:02:16,844
At altitudes of
up to 13,000 feet.
33
00:02:19,181 --> 00:02:22,841
Today he is taking in the sights
around loch leven,
34
00:02:22,852 --> 00:02:25,769
One of scotland's most popular
nature reserves.
35
00:02:29,433 --> 00:02:32,517
Sant has covered distances
of over 600 miles
36
00:02:32,528 --> 00:02:34,436
In a single flight,
37
00:02:34,446 --> 00:02:38,365
And he recently stayed in the
air for a remarkable 15 hours.
38
00:02:38,442 --> 00:02:43,620
♪♪
39
00:02:43,697 --> 00:02:46,290
He says gliding is
similar to surfing,
40
00:02:46,366 --> 00:02:50,285
But instead of waves,
he's riding updrafts of air.
41
00:02:50,296 --> 00:02:55,215
♪♪
42
00:02:55,292 --> 00:02:57,626
Sant finds freedom here;
43
00:02:57,636 --> 00:03:01,880
But for one famous queen,
loch leven was a prison.
44
00:03:01,891 --> 00:03:06,560
♪♪
45
00:03:06,637 --> 00:03:08,720
On a tiny island in the loch
46
00:03:08,731 --> 00:03:13,141
Stands the remains
of a medieval castle.
47
00:03:13,152 --> 00:03:17,571
In 1567, it played host
to an illustrious prisoner,
48
00:03:17,648 --> 00:03:20,565
Mary queen of scots.
49
00:03:20,576 --> 00:03:23,902
Taken here by scottish noblemen
following an uprising,
50
00:03:23,913 --> 00:03:26,238
Mary spent most of her captivity
51
00:03:26,248 --> 00:03:28,832
In the great and gloomy
glassin tower,
52
00:03:28,909 --> 00:03:31,409
Where she complained
there was not a fit bed
53
00:03:31,420 --> 00:03:34,880
Or "any article proper
for one of her rank."
54
00:03:38,344 --> 00:03:41,011
While there, mary was
forced to abdicate
55
00:03:41,088 --> 00:03:43,922
In favor of
her infant son james.
56
00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:48,593
After being held for 10 months,
57
00:03:48,604 --> 00:03:50,595
She took advantage of
her captors' drunkenness
58
00:03:50,606 --> 00:03:54,233
During a may day party
to escape across the lake.
59
00:03:56,946 --> 00:04:00,656
She later fled to England,
never to return to scotland.
60
00:04:03,285 --> 00:04:06,695
But queen elizabeth I saw mary
as a threat to her power,
61
00:04:06,705 --> 00:04:10,540
And in 1587, she was tried
and executed.
62
00:04:10,617 --> 00:04:15,462
♪♪
63
00:04:15,539 --> 00:04:19,124
Mary's lonely prison on
loch leven is less than 20 miles
64
00:04:19,134 --> 00:04:22,636
North of scotland's
capital city, edinburgh.
65
00:04:22,713 --> 00:04:27,224
♪♪
66
00:04:27,301 --> 00:04:29,810
People have been drawn
to this dramatic landscape
67
00:04:29,886 --> 00:04:32,729
Carved from an ancient
extinct volcano
68
00:04:32,806 --> 00:04:36,400
Since as far back as 8,500 bc.
69
00:04:39,738 --> 00:04:42,239
Situated on the estuary
of the river forth,
70
00:04:42,316 --> 00:04:45,659
Today edinburgh is home
to around half a million people.
71
00:04:49,164 --> 00:04:51,990
Robert louis stevenson,
the author of treasure island ,
72
00:04:52,001 --> 00:04:53,750
Once described his native city
73
00:04:53,827 --> 00:04:57,504
As "a dream in masonry
and living rock."
74
00:04:59,583 --> 00:05:03,593
Edinburgh is built on
seven hills, just like rome.
75
00:05:03,670 --> 00:05:07,764
And like rome it is famed
for its glorious architecture.
76
00:05:07,841 --> 00:05:10,100
It has more buildings
listed for preservation
77
00:05:10,177 --> 00:05:12,519
Than any other city
in the world.
78
00:05:16,525 --> 00:05:18,850
The historic fortress
of edinburgh castle
79
00:05:18,861 --> 00:05:25,115
Towers on a rock over 250 feet
above the metropolis.
80
00:05:25,192 --> 00:05:27,367
There has been a royal castle
on this spot
81
00:05:27,444 --> 00:05:31,538
Since at least the reign
of david I in the 12th century.
82
00:05:33,792 --> 00:05:36,460
Innovation, invention
and creativity
83
00:05:36,536 --> 00:05:40,705
Have always been the watchwords
of edinburgh.
84
00:05:40,716 --> 00:05:43,875
It was the first city in the
world to have a fire brigade.
85
00:05:43,886 --> 00:05:45,385
And it was the birthplace
86
00:05:45,462 --> 00:05:48,046
Of some of the world's
greatest scientists.
87
00:05:48,057 --> 00:05:49,723
[applause]
88
00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:53,310
Every August it plays host
to the edinburgh fringe,
89
00:05:53,387 --> 00:05:56,646
The world's biggest
arts festival.
90
00:05:56,723 --> 00:05:59,232
Musicians, dancers,
actors, and comedians
91
00:05:59,309 --> 00:06:00,734
Come from around the globe
92
00:06:00,811 --> 00:06:03,862
To perform at over 300 venues
across the city.
93
00:06:06,566 --> 00:06:09,317
Along the royal mile,
the ancient cobbled street
94
00:06:09,328 --> 00:06:11,745
That winds its way through
the heart of the city,
95
00:06:11,822 --> 00:06:13,905
Street performers vie for space
96
00:06:13,916 --> 00:06:17,459
With those trying every trick in
the book to promote their shows.
97
00:06:20,923 --> 00:06:23,081
Flying high theatre company
is here
98
00:06:23,092 --> 00:06:25,166
With their play dear lucy ,
99
00:06:25,177 --> 00:06:27,094
Telling the story of
the women left at home
100
00:06:27,170 --> 00:06:30,013
When their loved ones went
to fight in world war I.
101
00:06:32,351 --> 00:06:35,102
Up the street,
corey picket from australia
102
00:06:35,178 --> 00:06:38,605
Is using his circus skills
to entertain the crowds.
103
00:06:38,682 --> 00:06:40,607
His energetic
and eccentric shows
104
00:06:40,684 --> 00:06:43,017
Captivate young and old alike.
105
00:06:43,028 --> 00:06:46,571
[applause]
106
00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:51,451
Not far away,
a towering spire commemorates
107
00:06:51,528 --> 00:06:53,870
Another captivating individual:
108
00:06:53,947 --> 00:06:57,782
The writer sir walter scott.
109
00:06:57,793 --> 00:07:01,044
Born here in edinburgh
almost 250 years ago,
110
00:07:01,121 --> 00:07:02,620
Scott enthralled readers
111
00:07:02,631 --> 00:07:05,298
With his tales of adventure
and romance,
112
00:07:05,375 --> 00:07:09,627
Including the classic novels
rob roy and ivanhoe .
113
00:07:12,466 --> 00:07:16,810
In his lifetime, scott became
a much-loved national icon.
114
00:07:18,480 --> 00:07:22,390
This dark gothic tower
was completed in 1844,
115
00:07:22,401 --> 00:07:25,059
12 years after scott's death.
116
00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:26,644
It contains numerous sculptures
117
00:07:26,655 --> 00:07:30,323
Of characters from
his many books.
118
00:07:30,400 --> 00:07:33,568
At its base, scott himself
is immortalized
119
00:07:33,579 --> 00:07:38,915
In gleaming white marble, his
beloved dog maida by his side.
120
00:07:41,753 --> 00:07:45,088
Those with the stamina
can climb 287 steps
121
00:07:45,165 --> 00:07:49,250
Up a narrow spiral staircase
to the top of the monument
122
00:07:49,261 --> 00:07:53,180
And be rewarded with magnificent
views of the city below.
123
00:07:58,261 --> 00:08:00,678
But nowhere offers better views
of edinburgh
124
00:08:00,689 --> 00:08:04,357
Than the 350 million-year-old
arthur's seat,
125
00:08:04,434 --> 00:08:07,819
A place of myth
and strange tales.
126
00:08:09,856 --> 00:08:12,607
No one is quite sure
how it got its name,
127
00:08:12,618 --> 00:08:14,534
But some ancient chronicles tell
128
00:08:14,611 --> 00:08:16,953
That it was the location
of camelot,
129
00:08:17,030 --> 00:08:19,206
The legendary kingdom
of king arthur
130
00:08:19,282 --> 00:08:22,534
And his noble knights.
131
00:08:22,544 --> 00:08:26,713
In 1836, five boys hunting
for rabbits on the hill
132
00:08:26,790 --> 00:08:29,549
Found a set of 17 tiny coffins
133
00:08:29,626 --> 00:08:32,794
Containing small
clothed wooden figures.
134
00:08:32,804 --> 00:08:34,971
A forgotten ancient ritual?
135
00:08:35,048 --> 00:08:38,475
A sinister work of witchcraft?
136
00:08:38,552 --> 00:08:42,020
The true purpose has remained
a puzzle ever since.
137
00:08:44,558 --> 00:08:46,733
But there is no mystery
as to why people are drawn
138
00:08:46,810 --> 00:08:49,986
To the summit of
this ancient hill.
139
00:08:50,063 --> 00:08:54,241
♪♪
140
00:08:56,662 --> 00:08:58,078
[birds chirping]
141
00:08:58,154 --> 00:09:00,497
Even further from
the bustle of the city,
142
00:09:00,574 --> 00:09:02,907
Deep in a forest in perthshire,
143
00:09:02,918 --> 00:09:05,752
Something a little unusual
is going on.
144
00:09:05,829 --> 00:09:12,500
♪♪
145
00:09:12,511 --> 00:09:14,177
Finlay wilson and his friend,
146
00:09:14,254 --> 00:09:17,088
Former professional dancer
alan lambie,
147
00:09:17,099 --> 00:09:21,509
Are here to practice
forest yoga.
148
00:09:21,520 --> 00:09:24,187
But these boys have chosen
to swap sweatpants
149
00:09:24,264 --> 00:09:26,606
For more patriotic attire.
150
00:09:26,683 --> 00:09:33,438
♪♪
151
00:09:33,448 --> 00:09:37,033
Finlay came up with the idea
in 2017,
152
00:09:37,110 --> 00:09:39,703
And since then,
videos of his kilted yoga
153
00:09:39,779 --> 00:09:42,539
Have made him
an internet sensation.
154
00:09:45,702 --> 00:09:48,545
He believes passionately
in the power of yoga
155
00:09:48,622 --> 00:09:52,882
For physical and
mental wellbeing.
156
00:09:52,959 --> 00:09:55,635
With over ten years' experience
under his belt,
157
00:09:55,712 --> 00:09:59,222
He is now able to achieve
the most difficult positions,
158
00:09:59,299 --> 00:10:01,549
Helped no doubt
by the roomy nature
159
00:10:01,560 --> 00:10:03,977
Of scotland's national dress.
160
00:10:04,054 --> 00:10:11,026
♪♪
161
00:10:14,489 --> 00:10:17,782
Patriotic feelings
run deep in scotland.
162
00:10:21,747 --> 00:10:23,580
Overlooking
the city of stirling,
163
00:10:23,657 --> 00:10:27,241
On the banks of the forth river,
stands an imposing monument
164
00:10:27,252 --> 00:10:31,338
To a scottish national hero,
william wallace,
165
00:10:31,414 --> 00:10:36,918
Better known to millions
of moviegoers as braveheart.
166
00:10:36,928 --> 00:10:38,920
Over 700 years ago,
167
00:10:38,930 --> 00:10:42,173
He united many of scotland's
fractious clans
168
00:10:42,184 --> 00:10:45,602
To resist an invasion
by edward I of England,
169
00:10:45,679 --> 00:10:50,190
A king so tyrannical, he was
known as "malleus scotorum,"
170
00:10:50,266 --> 00:10:53,685
The hammer of the scots.
171
00:10:53,695 --> 00:10:55,520
Wallace's uprising
marked the beginning
172
00:10:55,530 --> 00:10:58,106
Of the first war
of scottish independence
173
00:10:58,116 --> 00:11:02,035
Which would last
for over 30 years.
174
00:11:02,112 --> 00:11:06,364
In 1297, just a stone's throw
from this spot,
175
00:11:06,375 --> 00:11:07,707
Wallace and his men took on
176
00:11:07,784 --> 00:11:09,793
One of the most powerful
english armies
177
00:11:09,869 --> 00:11:12,003
Ever to set foot in scotland.
178
00:11:16,292 --> 00:11:19,636
As the english forces attempted
to cross the forth river,
179
00:11:19,713 --> 00:11:21,471
The rebels stormed forward,
180
00:11:21,548 --> 00:11:23,881
Their spears leveled
at the enemy.
181
00:11:23,892 --> 00:11:26,300
[men yelling, swords clanging]
182
00:11:26,311 --> 00:11:28,720
Thousands of english troops
were slaughtered,
183
00:11:28,730 --> 00:11:31,815
And the river is said
to have run red with blood.
184
00:11:34,653 --> 00:11:38,479
For the scots, their victory
at the battle of stirling bridge
185
00:11:38,490 --> 00:11:40,565
Was one of their most glorious;
186
00:11:40,575 --> 00:11:44,911
For the english,
a humiliating defeat.
187
00:11:44,988 --> 00:11:48,656
In mel gibson's oscar-winning
movie braveheart ,
188
00:11:48,667 --> 00:11:51,743
The battle is one
of the main set pieces.
189
00:11:51,753 --> 00:11:55,255
But in gibson's version there
is no bridge and no river!
190
00:11:55,331 --> 00:11:58,007
But hey, that's hollywood.
191
00:12:02,347 --> 00:12:05,598
In the wake of wallace's defeat
at the battle of falkirk,
192
00:12:05,675 --> 00:12:08,259
Another figure emerged
who would eventually secure
193
00:12:08,270 --> 00:12:11,688
Scottish independence:
Robert the bruce.
194
00:12:13,433 --> 00:12:15,850
For years bruce waged
a relentless guerrilla war
195
00:12:15,861 --> 00:12:18,611
Against the english.
196
00:12:18,688 --> 00:12:22,449
King edward ii was determined to
deal with the troublesome rebel,
197
00:12:22,525 --> 00:12:26,369
And in 1314 he marched north
to stirling castle.
198
00:12:28,615 --> 00:12:30,198
Bruce and edward's armies met
199
00:12:30,208 --> 00:12:32,125
In the shadow
of the great fortress,
200
00:12:32,202 --> 00:12:34,952
At a place called bannockburn.
201
00:12:34,963 --> 00:12:37,038
And here, the scots won
a crushing victory
202
00:12:37,048 --> 00:12:39,299
Over their english oppressors.
203
00:12:44,389 --> 00:12:46,714
It took another 14 years
for the english
204
00:12:46,725 --> 00:12:51,394
To recognize scotland's
full independence.
205
00:12:51,471 --> 00:12:54,472
Bruce had achieved
his lifetime struggle.
206
00:12:54,483 --> 00:12:58,151
He died the following year
in 1329.
207
00:13:01,406 --> 00:13:03,239
For centuries after his death,
208
00:13:03,316 --> 00:13:04,565
The exact whereabouts
209
00:13:04,576 --> 00:13:06,659
Of king robert's
final resting place
210
00:13:06,736 --> 00:13:08,328
Was a mystery.
211
00:13:10,573 --> 00:13:14,742
Then, in 1818, workmen made
an extraordinary discovery
212
00:13:14,753 --> 00:13:19,005
At dunfermline abbey, less than
20 miles from stirling.
213
00:13:20,834 --> 00:13:22,583
Inside a vault,
they found a skeleton
214
00:13:22,594 --> 00:13:24,836
Wrapped in a golden shroud:
215
00:13:24,846 --> 00:13:27,597
The remains of robert the bruce.
216
00:13:30,435 --> 00:13:34,187
The body was re-interred
with fitting pomp and ceremony,
217
00:13:34,264 --> 00:13:36,514
And mounted in stone
on the abbey's tower
218
00:13:36,525 --> 00:13:41,444
Were the four simple words:
King robert the bruce.
219
00:13:41,521 --> 00:13:48,493
♪♪
220
00:13:50,864 --> 00:13:54,290
For over eight centuries, all of
scotland's monarchs were crowned
221
00:13:54,367 --> 00:13:57,210
Here near the village of scone.
222
00:14:00,799 --> 00:14:02,465
Today, the site is dominated
223
00:14:02,542 --> 00:14:05,626
By the grand edifice
of scone palace,
224
00:14:05,637 --> 00:14:10,298
But this is not where
the coronations took place.
225
00:14:10,308 --> 00:14:15,887
A short distance away is a
grassy mound known as moot hill.
226
00:14:15,897 --> 00:14:18,556
It was home to a pedestal
like this one:
227
00:14:18,567 --> 00:14:22,151
A sacred stone said to be
the pillow jacob rested on
228
00:14:22,228 --> 00:14:27,064
When, according to the bible,
he beheld a vision of angels.
229
00:14:27,075 --> 00:14:32,486
This was where the monarch stood
to receive their crown.
230
00:14:32,497 --> 00:14:35,656
The stone that now stands here
is a replica.
231
00:14:35,667 --> 00:14:38,993
In 1296, edward I of England
232
00:14:39,004 --> 00:14:41,495
Took the original
from its resting place
233
00:14:41,506 --> 00:14:44,332
And brought it to
london's westminster abbey,
234
00:14:44,342 --> 00:14:47,668
Where it would remain
for nearly 700 years.
235
00:14:47,679 --> 00:14:52,849
Then, on christmas day 1950,
the stone suddenly vanished.
236
00:14:52,926 --> 00:14:54,601
It would be several months
237
00:14:54,677 --> 00:14:58,429
Before the mystery of
its disappearance was solved.
238
00:14:58,440 --> 00:15:00,189
[peacock squawks]
239
00:15:00,266 --> 00:15:07,238
♪♪
240
00:15:08,274 --> 00:15:12,035
The medieval abbey of arbroath
on scotland's northeast coast
241
00:15:12,111 --> 00:15:15,705
Was once the country's
richest religious house.
242
00:15:15,782 --> 00:15:18,115
Its magnificent red
sandstone ruins
243
00:15:18,126 --> 00:15:20,668
Still echo with
ancient splendor.
244
00:15:23,131 --> 00:15:26,207
On the morning of
the 11th of April, 1951,
245
00:15:26,217 --> 00:15:30,136
The abbey's custodians made
an unusual discovery.
246
00:15:30,213 --> 00:15:34,307
On the site of the high altar,
wrapped inside a scottish flag,
247
00:15:34,384 --> 00:15:38,227
They found a large
rectangular stone:
248
00:15:38,304 --> 00:15:41,230
The stone of scone.
249
00:15:41,307 --> 00:15:43,232
Some scottish students
later confessed
250
00:15:43,309 --> 00:15:47,236
To having stolen the stone
from westminster.
251
00:15:47,313 --> 00:15:49,897
By choosing to leave it here
in arbroath abbey,
252
00:15:49,908 --> 00:15:54,077
They were making a powerful
political statement.
253
00:15:54,153 --> 00:15:56,988
Because in 1320, when the scots
were in the midst
254
00:15:56,998 --> 00:15:59,991
Of their bitter struggle
against english rule,
255
00:16:00,001 --> 00:16:02,335
A group of nobles had come
to this very place
256
00:16:02,412 --> 00:16:05,663
To make a solemn declaration.
257
00:16:05,674 --> 00:16:09,092
They proclaimed that scotland
was an independent country
258
00:16:09,168 --> 00:16:13,680
That cherished freedom
above all else.
259
00:16:13,756 --> 00:16:16,099
"so long as a hundred of us
remain alive,
260
00:16:16,175 --> 00:16:18,017
We shall never surrender.
261
00:16:18,094 --> 00:16:20,594
It is in truth
not for glory, nor riches,
262
00:16:20,605 --> 00:16:23,931
Nor honor that we are fighting,
but for freedom alone,
263
00:16:23,942 --> 00:16:27,568
Which no honest man will
give up but with life itself."
264
00:16:32,450 --> 00:16:35,118
Some 450 years later,
265
00:16:35,194 --> 00:16:37,203
The declaration of arbroath
would inspire
266
00:16:37,280 --> 00:16:39,947
One of the most famous
assertions of freedom,
267
00:16:39,958 --> 00:16:44,127
Human rights and
self-determination ever written:
268
00:16:44,203 --> 00:16:47,463
The american declaration
of independence.
269
00:16:50,293 --> 00:16:52,209
And the stone of scone?
270
00:16:52,220 --> 00:16:55,972
Officially returned to scotland
in 1996,
271
00:16:56,049 --> 00:16:58,716
It is now held
in edinburgh castle.
272
00:16:58,727 --> 00:17:05,732
♪♪
273
00:17:12,824 --> 00:17:16,150
Scotland has its heroes
and legends of the past,
274
00:17:16,161 --> 00:17:18,745
But it also has some
present-day ones.
275
00:17:20,990 --> 00:17:24,575
This is dunblane sports club,
north of stirling,
276
00:17:24,586 --> 00:17:28,046
And this is where andy murray
first wielded a tennis racket.
277
00:17:30,008 --> 00:17:32,083
Murray was only three
when his mother judy
278
00:17:32,093 --> 00:17:34,177
First took him here to play.
279
00:17:34,253 --> 00:17:35,836
By the time he was eight,
280
00:17:35,847 --> 00:17:39,599
He was playing adults
in the district league.
281
00:17:39,675 --> 00:17:44,845
17 years on from that, in 2012,
he won the u.S. Open,
282
00:17:44,856 --> 00:17:47,607
And a year later became
the first british winner
283
00:17:47,683 --> 00:17:52,186
Of the wimbledon men's singles
title in 77 years.
284
00:17:52,197 --> 00:17:54,605
Judy still comes
to the club to play,
285
00:17:54,616 --> 00:17:57,867
And when he's in town,
andy himself often drops by
286
00:17:57,944 --> 00:18:00,361
To give the kids
some helpful pointers.
287
00:18:00,371 --> 00:18:02,872
Who knows, a tennis superstar
of the future
288
00:18:02,949 --> 00:18:04,874
Could be playing here today.
289
00:18:07,203 --> 00:18:10,379
Murray has contributed
to the town in other ways.
290
00:18:13,218 --> 00:18:17,795
In 2013, he bought the nearby
cromlix house hotel
291
00:18:17,806 --> 00:18:21,966
And re-opened it a year later
as a five-star destination.
292
00:18:21,976 --> 00:18:26,145
It was the venue for his wedding
to kim sears in 2015.
293
00:18:28,566 --> 00:18:31,225
It has of course got
a tennis court,
294
00:18:31,236 --> 00:18:33,069
Where staff members
caitlin swart
295
00:18:33,146 --> 00:18:35,396
And brice lacharnay vechere
like nothing better
296
00:18:35,406 --> 00:18:38,149
Than getting in a few games
on their break time.
297
00:18:38,159 --> 00:18:45,331
♪♪
298
00:18:45,408 --> 00:18:47,583
Although andy murray
grew up in dunblane,
299
00:18:47,660 --> 00:18:48,909
He was actually born
300
00:18:48,920 --> 00:18:52,171
In scotland's biggest city,
glasgow.
301
00:18:55,084 --> 00:18:56,667
For many years
it had a reputation
302
00:18:56,678 --> 00:18:59,670
As a rough, tough
and dangerous town,
303
00:18:59,681 --> 00:19:03,924
But has now reinvented itself as
a vigorous and happening place.
304
00:19:06,762 --> 00:19:10,931
Reputed to have been founded by
st. Mungo in the 6th century,
305
00:19:10,942 --> 00:19:13,017
Glasgow grew from being
a small settlement
306
00:19:13,027 --> 00:19:15,019
On the banks of the river clyde
307
00:19:15,029 --> 00:19:18,522
To being one of the engine rooms
of the industrial revolution.
308
00:19:21,360 --> 00:19:24,111
Scotland was once
the shipbuilder to the world,
309
00:19:24,122 --> 00:19:25,538
And the heart of the industry
310
00:19:25,615 --> 00:19:29,959
Was here on the south bank
of the clyde.
311
00:19:30,036 --> 00:19:31,878
In the early 1900s,
312
00:19:31,954 --> 00:19:35,756
One fifth of all ships launched
worldwide were built here.
313
00:19:38,461 --> 00:19:41,629
A giant crane still stands
on queens dock as a symbol
314
00:19:41,639 --> 00:19:44,891
Of the city's proud shipping
and engineering heritage.
315
00:19:47,312 --> 00:19:51,805
The finnieston crane
was erected in 1932.
316
00:19:51,816 --> 00:19:54,817
It was used to load the heaviest
cargo, like locomotives,
317
00:19:54,894 --> 00:19:56,986
For export around the world.
318
00:20:00,158 --> 00:20:02,074
With the decline
of shipbuilding,
319
00:20:02,151 --> 00:20:05,912
Large areas of glasgow's
docklands became derelict,
320
00:20:05,988 --> 00:20:08,989
But now gleaming modern
architecture has taken the place
321
00:20:09,000 --> 00:20:11,959
Of the abandoned wharves
and shipyards.
322
00:20:14,497 --> 00:20:16,914
The scottish event campus
is home
323
00:20:16,925 --> 00:20:20,259
To two visually striking venues.
324
00:20:20,336 --> 00:20:22,753
Originally called
"the clyde auditorium,"
325
00:20:22,764 --> 00:20:24,421
For obvious reasons
326
00:20:24,432 --> 00:20:26,682
This eye-catching building
has become better known
327
00:20:26,759 --> 00:20:30,427
By its nickname,
"the armadillo."
328
00:20:30,438 --> 00:20:32,521
It was envisioned
by its designers
329
00:20:32,598 --> 00:20:35,441
As an interlocking series
of ships' hulls,
330
00:20:35,518 --> 00:20:38,611
To reflect the city's
shipbuilding heritage.
331
00:20:38,688 --> 00:20:43,190
The sse hydro is one of
the busiest venues in the world.
332
00:20:43,201 --> 00:20:45,868
It was officially opened
in 2013,
333
00:20:45,945 --> 00:20:49,613
With a concert by singing legend
and proud son of a scot,
334
00:20:49,624 --> 00:20:53,042
Sir rod stewart.
335
00:20:53,119 --> 00:20:54,535
Like many buildings designed
336
00:20:54,545 --> 00:20:57,705
By world-renowned architect
zaha hadid,
337
00:20:57,715 --> 00:21:02,718
The riverside museum can only be
truly appreciated from above.
338
00:21:02,795 --> 00:21:05,054
Its wave-like design
was inspired
339
00:21:05,131 --> 00:21:08,549
By glasgow's maritime history.
340
00:21:08,559 --> 00:21:11,310
The building is home
to the museum of transport,
341
00:21:11,387 --> 00:21:14,138
Its main hall dominated
by a mighty locomotive
342
00:21:14,148 --> 00:21:15,639
Manufactured in the city
343
00:21:15,650 --> 00:21:20,403
For south african railways
in the 1940s.
344
00:21:20,479 --> 00:21:23,572
Moored here out front
is the glenlee,
345
00:21:23,649 --> 00:21:28,995
A steel-hulled three-masted
tall ship built here in 1896--
346
00:21:29,071 --> 00:21:33,165
Another reminder of this city's
historic legacy.
347
00:21:33,242 --> 00:21:40,172
♪♪
348
00:21:41,509 --> 00:21:44,760
But the shipyards produced
more than just ships.
349
00:21:44,837 --> 00:21:49,673
In 2017, three murals appeared
at locations around glasgow
350
00:21:49,684 --> 00:21:52,092
To celebrate the 75th birthday
351
00:21:52,103 --> 00:21:57,940
Of the city's favorite
living son, sir billy connolly.
352
00:21:58,017 --> 00:22:01,444
These days he's a world famous
comedian and actor,
353
00:22:01,520 --> 00:22:05,856
Well-known for roles in movies
like "the hobbit" and "brave."
354
00:22:05,867 --> 00:22:07,616
A far cry from
his humble beginnings
355
00:22:07,693 --> 00:22:10,286
As an apprentice welder
in a local shipyard,
356
00:22:10,363 --> 00:22:12,204
Where his workmates'
merciless humor
357
00:22:12,281 --> 00:22:16,208
Inspired his love of comedy.
358
00:22:16,285 --> 00:22:17,710
It was the beginning
of a journey
359
00:22:17,787 --> 00:22:20,287
That would make him
an international star,
360
00:22:20,298 --> 00:22:21,789
And what many have called
361
00:22:21,799 --> 00:22:25,542
The biggest scottish export
after whisky.
362
00:22:25,553 --> 00:22:28,554
When connolly himself saw
the murals for the first time,
363
00:22:28,631 --> 00:22:32,549
He could only say that he was
flabbergasted, overjoyed,
364
00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:35,186
And profoundly moved
by the honor.
365
00:22:41,310 --> 00:22:43,819
But these aren't the only
unexpected artworks
366
00:22:43,896 --> 00:22:45,863
To be found in glasgow.
367
00:22:48,159 --> 00:22:50,567
In the east end district
of cranhill,
368
00:22:50,578 --> 00:22:53,162
A series of wire sculptures
stand guard
369
00:22:53,239 --> 00:22:55,623
At the base of
an old water tower.
370
00:22:58,160 --> 00:23:01,745
Created by artist andy scott
in 2001,
371
00:23:01,756 --> 00:23:05,582
The sculptures draw inspiration
from water and the sea,
372
00:23:05,593 --> 00:23:07,334
Representing
mythological figures
373
00:23:07,345 --> 00:23:10,754
Like the greek god poseidon,
and the sirens,
374
00:23:10,765 --> 00:23:13,173
Whose enchanting song lured
sailors to their death
375
00:23:13,184 --> 00:23:14,683
On the rocks.
376
00:23:17,438 --> 00:23:21,181
The water tower itself dominates
the skyline of cranhill,
377
00:23:21,192 --> 00:23:25,778
A housing project originally
built in the 1950s.
378
00:23:25,855 --> 00:23:28,605
During that decade
two brothers were born here
379
00:23:28,616 --> 00:23:32,535
Who would set
the rock world alight.
380
00:23:32,611 --> 00:23:35,204
Malcolm and angus young spent
their early childhood
381
00:23:35,281 --> 00:23:40,033
In cranhill before the family
moved to australia.
382
00:23:40,044 --> 00:23:46,540
There, in 1973, they formed
the now legendary ac/dc.
383
00:23:46,551 --> 00:23:49,293
A year later, they recruited
a new lead singer
384
00:23:49,303 --> 00:23:52,471
Who also happened to have
strong scottish ties.
385
00:23:54,976 --> 00:23:58,227
In fact, he had spent the first
six years of his life
386
00:23:58,304 --> 00:24:00,554
Less than a hundred miles
from cranhill,
387
00:24:00,565 --> 00:24:03,482
In the small town of kirriemuir.
388
00:24:03,559 --> 00:24:07,403
Bon scott helped propel ac/dc
to global stardom,
389
00:24:07,480 --> 00:24:13,484
Before his tragic death in 1980
at the age of just 33.
390
00:24:13,494 --> 00:24:15,995
Diehard fan john crawford
and his friends
391
00:24:16,071 --> 00:24:17,988
Organized for a bronze statue
of scott
392
00:24:17,999 --> 00:24:21,500
To be erected in the town
in 2016.
393
00:24:23,671 --> 00:24:29,008
It was completely funded by fans
from across the world.
394
00:24:29,084 --> 00:24:31,760
John is also a founder
of bonfest,
395
00:24:31,837 --> 00:24:35,005
Which has grown from
humble beginnings in 2010
396
00:24:35,016 --> 00:24:36,840
To a three-day event
397
00:24:36,851 --> 00:24:40,761
Attracting around 15,000 people
to the town every year.
398
00:24:40,771 --> 00:24:46,775
♪♪
399
00:24:46,852 --> 00:24:50,187
Bon scott never grew old,
and in that way,
400
00:24:50,198 --> 00:24:53,190
He resembles a world-famous
fictional character
401
00:24:53,201 --> 00:24:57,119
Who has his origins here
in kirriemuir.
402
00:24:57,196 --> 00:25:00,781
Author j.M. Barrie was born
in this house,
403
00:25:00,791 --> 00:25:03,450
And drew on his childhood
in kirriemuir
404
00:25:03,461 --> 00:25:05,619
To create the world
of neverland,
405
00:25:05,630 --> 00:25:10,716
And his beloved hero, peter pan,
the boy who refused to grow up.
406
00:25:12,962 --> 00:25:15,971
Barrie based the character
on his older brother david,
407
00:25:16,048 --> 00:25:18,131
Who died in
an ice skating accident
408
00:25:18,142 --> 00:25:20,851
The day before
his 14th birthday.
409
00:25:23,981 --> 00:25:25,806
In a garden to the rear
of the house,
410
00:25:25,816 --> 00:25:27,391
A statue of peter pan
411
00:25:27,401 --> 00:25:30,402
Celebrates this symbol
of eternal childhood.
412
00:25:33,824 --> 00:25:35,824
In creating his fantasy world,
413
00:25:35,901 --> 00:25:40,153
J.M. Barrie found folklore
a rich source of inspiration,
414
00:25:40,164 --> 00:25:43,457
Just as it is for scotland's
modern-day artists.
415
00:25:48,998 --> 00:25:51,674
At the eastern entrance
to the clyde and forth canal,
416
00:25:51,750 --> 00:25:55,344
West of edinburgh, are two
mighty steel sculptures
417
00:25:55,421 --> 00:26:01,758
Named in honor of mythical water
spirits known as "kelpies."
418
00:26:01,769 --> 00:26:03,936
These malevolent creatures
were said to inhabit
419
00:26:04,013 --> 00:26:05,929
Scotland's rivers and lochs,
420
00:26:05,940 --> 00:26:10,150
And would appear as horses,
but could also adopt human form.
421
00:26:13,364 --> 00:26:15,439
Standing nearly 100 feet high,
422
00:26:15,449 --> 00:26:17,366
The sculptures were created
as a monument
423
00:26:17,443 --> 00:26:19,034
To the role horses played
424
00:26:19,111 --> 00:26:21,203
In the agricultural
and industrial heritage
425
00:26:21,280 --> 00:26:22,830
Of the country.
426
00:26:27,795 --> 00:26:32,039
Since 2013, the nightly
spectacle of the shifting colors
427
00:26:32,049 --> 00:26:38,387
Of the illuminated kelpies
has captivated all who see it.
428
00:26:38,464 --> 00:26:41,307
Like the mythical creatures
whose name they share,
429
00:26:41,383 --> 00:26:45,311
They appear to take on
a new and entrancing form.
430
00:26:45,387 --> 00:26:52,359
♪♪
431
00:26:55,981 --> 00:26:58,157
A few miles inland
along the canal,
432
00:26:58,233 --> 00:27:01,234
There is a wonder
of modern engineering:
433
00:27:01,245 --> 00:27:05,914
The world's only
rotating boat lift.
434
00:27:05,991 --> 00:27:07,658
The falkirk wheel
uses principles
435
00:27:07,668 --> 00:27:10,994
Set out by the greek
mathematician archimedes
436
00:27:11,005 --> 00:27:15,090
More than 2,000 years ago.
437
00:27:15,167 --> 00:27:18,001
The boat lift links
the forth and clyde canal
438
00:27:18,012 --> 00:27:23,932
With the union canal
almost 80 feet above.
439
00:27:24,009 --> 00:27:27,761
In previous years, boats had
to use a series of 11 locks
440
00:27:27,772 --> 00:27:30,013
That stepped from one canal
to the other,
441
00:27:30,024 --> 00:27:35,361
And a day's work was required
to negotiate the maneuver.
442
00:27:35,437 --> 00:27:38,864
Now the transition can be
achieved in a matter of minutes.
443
00:27:40,859 --> 00:27:43,202
When one boat is lowered
by the apparatus,
444
00:27:43,278 --> 00:27:45,788
The other boat
automatically rises.
445
00:27:49,543 --> 00:27:51,460
And thanks to
the laws of physics,
446
00:27:51,537 --> 00:27:53,712
It's all achieved with
the same amount of energy
447
00:27:53,789 --> 00:27:57,299
Required to boil eight
household kettles.
448
00:27:57,376 --> 00:28:04,348
♪♪
449
00:28:07,812 --> 00:28:14,817
♪♪
450
00:28:18,313 --> 00:28:20,647
A much earlier
engineering marvel
451
00:28:20,658 --> 00:28:24,368
Spans the estuary of
the river forth to the east.
452
00:28:26,580 --> 00:28:29,248
The forth rail bridge
connecting fife and edinburgh
453
00:28:29,324 --> 00:28:32,084
Was completed in 1890.
454
00:28:34,747 --> 00:28:36,755
And since that time
its striking red color
455
00:28:36,832 --> 00:28:39,675
And uncompromising
industrial aesthetic
456
00:28:39,752 --> 00:28:44,087
Have made it a much-loved icon
of scotland.
457
00:28:44,098 --> 00:28:46,256
Over 8,000 feet long,
458
00:28:46,267 --> 00:28:48,767
The bridge was the first major
structure in britain
459
00:28:48,844 --> 00:28:50,853
To be constructed of steel
460
00:28:50,929 --> 00:28:53,597
And took almost
eight years to build.
461
00:28:53,607 --> 00:28:59,528
♪♪
462
00:28:59,605 --> 00:29:02,114
Now a unesco
world heritage site,
463
00:29:02,191 --> 00:29:05,108
The bridge still carries
200 trains per day
464
00:29:05,119 --> 00:29:07,453
Over the firth of forth.
465
00:29:10,291 --> 00:29:13,700
Although two impressive road
bridges have been added since,
466
00:29:13,711 --> 00:29:17,788
The most recent opened by
queen elizabeth in 2017,
467
00:29:17,798 --> 00:29:21,383
It's hard to imagine either ever
supplanting the rail bridge
468
00:29:21,460 --> 00:29:23,460
In the nation's affections.
469
00:29:23,471 --> 00:29:30,142
♪♪
470
00:29:30,219 --> 00:29:32,469
And if you want to toast
your affections,
471
00:29:32,480 --> 00:29:34,146
What better way than
with a wee dram
472
00:29:34,223 --> 00:29:36,565
Of scotland's national drink?
473
00:29:36,642 --> 00:29:42,562
♪♪
474
00:29:42,573 --> 00:29:45,407
Pure water from
crystal-clear streams
475
00:29:45,484 --> 00:29:49,495
Is where the story of
scotch whisky begins.
476
00:29:49,571 --> 00:29:53,499
When malted barley is added,
the magic starts to happen.
477
00:29:55,503 --> 00:29:58,161
Hidden away in a quiet glen
in perthshire
478
00:29:58,172 --> 00:29:59,579
Is a whisky distillery
479
00:29:59,590 --> 00:30:03,425
That claims to be
the oldest in scotland.
480
00:30:03,502 --> 00:30:06,678
Andrew robinson is lining up
the handmade oak casks
481
00:30:06,755 --> 00:30:08,180
That are used to mature
the whiskey
482
00:30:08,257 --> 00:30:12,100
For a minimum of three years.
483
00:30:12,177 --> 00:30:14,686
Andrew only started
working here recently,
484
00:30:14,763 --> 00:30:18,023
But being a whisky lover,
he feels right at home.
485
00:30:20,269 --> 00:30:24,187
Glenturret, which was
established in 1775,
486
00:30:24,198 --> 00:30:26,606
Has its origins with
illicit still operators
487
00:30:26,617 --> 00:30:28,450
Who used this secluded spot
488
00:30:28,527 --> 00:30:32,621
To keep away from the prying
eyes of the tax collectors.
489
00:30:32,698 --> 00:30:34,957
They even took to distilling
their whisky at night
490
00:30:35,033 --> 00:30:39,753
To avoid being found, giving
rise to the term "moonshine."
491
00:30:42,124 --> 00:30:45,384
Nowadays, the fine whiskies
made at places like glenturret
492
00:30:45,460 --> 00:30:49,546
Are one of scotland's
biggest revenue earners.
493
00:30:49,557 --> 00:30:56,052
In 2017, over 1.2 billion
bottles were exported worldwide;
494
00:30:56,063 --> 00:30:59,314
That's nearly 40 bottles
every second.
495
00:31:04,646 --> 00:31:06,738
Traditionally
at scottish weddings,
496
00:31:06,815 --> 00:31:09,658
Couples share whisky
from a "loving cup"
497
00:31:09,735 --> 00:31:12,744
As a sign of trust and fidelity.
498
00:31:12,821 --> 00:31:15,071
One place just north
of the english border
499
00:31:15,082 --> 00:31:17,958
Has seen more than its
fair share of weddings.
500
00:31:19,995 --> 00:31:21,670
Gordon and ami brough,
501
00:31:21,747 --> 00:31:24,164
Like countless other couples
before them,
502
00:31:24,174 --> 00:31:26,174
Came to the little village
of gretna green
503
00:31:26,251 --> 00:31:28,093
To exchange their vows.
504
00:31:30,180 --> 00:31:32,672
The tradition began
in the mid 18th century
505
00:31:32,683 --> 00:31:35,008
When strict new marriage laws
relating to age
506
00:31:35,019 --> 00:31:38,312
And parental consent were
introduced in England.
507
00:31:40,190 --> 00:31:42,858
Those hopelessly in love
began to elope here
508
00:31:42,935 --> 00:31:47,854
Because of scotland's
far more relaxed rules.
509
00:31:47,865 --> 00:31:50,782
All that was then required
was a simple declaration
510
00:31:50,859 --> 00:31:54,286
In front of two witnesses.
511
00:31:54,363 --> 00:31:57,197
But with the father of the bride
often in hot pursuit,
512
00:31:57,207 --> 00:32:00,208
There was no time to waste.
513
00:32:00,285 --> 00:32:02,628
The blacksmith's shop was
the first building reached,
514
00:32:02,704 --> 00:32:04,129
And so it was here
515
00:32:04,206 --> 00:32:06,882
That the star-crossed lovers
tied the knot.
516
00:32:09,470 --> 00:32:11,970
It was said that like
the metals he forged,
517
00:32:12,047 --> 00:32:15,131
The blacksmith joined couples
in the heat of the moment,
518
00:32:15,142 --> 00:32:17,684
But bound them for eternity.
519
00:32:21,223 --> 00:32:24,891
Every year, around 5,000 couples
from all over the world
520
00:32:24,902 --> 00:32:29,321
Still make the journey
to gretna green to marry,
521
00:32:29,398 --> 00:32:32,732
Drawn here by its history
and romantic allure.
522
00:32:32,743 --> 00:32:39,406
♪♪
523
00:32:39,416 --> 00:32:43,210
Young love often blossoms
at university.
524
00:32:45,839 --> 00:32:49,341
The town of st. Andrew's on the
east coast of the fife peninsula
525
00:32:49,418 --> 00:32:51,584
Is home to the third
oldest university
526
00:32:51,595 --> 00:32:53,762
In the english-speaking world.
527
00:32:55,516 --> 00:32:59,175
In 2001, a shy 19-year-old
came here
528
00:32:59,186 --> 00:33:01,436
To study the history of art.
529
00:33:01,513 --> 00:33:03,847
Known to his fellow students
as steve,
530
00:33:03,857 --> 00:33:07,183
He stayed in st. Salvator's
hall of residence.
531
00:33:07,194 --> 00:33:10,603
Also lodging there was
a young woman called kate,
532
00:33:10,614 --> 00:33:13,824
And it wasn't long before
they caught each other's eye.
533
00:33:15,861 --> 00:33:18,361
This would have been
a college romance like any other
534
00:33:18,372 --> 00:33:20,205
Were it not for the fact
that the young man
535
00:33:20,282 --> 00:33:22,866
Was none other than
prince william,
536
00:33:22,876 --> 00:33:25,377
Second in line
to the british throne,
537
00:33:25,454 --> 00:33:29,956
And his beloved
was kate middleton.
538
00:33:29,967 --> 00:33:32,634
Shortly before their wedding
in 2011,
539
00:33:32,711 --> 00:33:34,544
The couple returned
to st. Andrews
540
00:33:34,555 --> 00:33:38,465
To launch the university's
600th anniversary celebrations.
541
00:33:38,475 --> 00:33:42,802
♪♪
542
00:33:42,813 --> 00:33:45,055
Tradition is important here,
543
00:33:45,065 --> 00:33:47,974
And students in their
distinctive undergraduate gowns
544
00:33:47,985 --> 00:33:52,154
Are a common sight
around st. Andrews.
545
00:33:52,230 --> 00:33:54,656
Oliver roberts,
who is studying history,
546
00:33:54,733 --> 00:33:58,076
Is the first person from his
family to attend the college,
547
00:33:58,153 --> 00:34:02,405
While bao-chau pham came here
from austria in 2014
548
00:34:02,416 --> 00:34:06,743
To undertake a degree
in international relations.
549
00:34:06,754 --> 00:34:09,171
In fact, almost half
of the students here
550
00:34:09,247 --> 00:34:12,832
Come to this prestigious
university from overseas.
551
00:34:12,843 --> 00:34:19,005
♪♪
552
00:34:19,016 --> 00:34:23,435
St. Andrew's is, of course, even
better known as the birthplace
553
00:34:23,512 --> 00:34:26,021
Of one of the world's
favorite sports.
554
00:34:29,434 --> 00:34:31,443
Known as the home of golf,
555
00:34:31,520 --> 00:34:36,782
The royal and ancient is
the oldest club in the world.
556
00:34:36,858 --> 00:34:40,360
Golf originated on these links
in the 15th century,
557
00:34:40,370 --> 00:34:45,115
And the very first 18-hole game
was played here in 1764.
558
00:34:47,953 --> 00:34:50,620
Keeping the old course
in tip-top condition
559
00:34:50,631 --> 00:34:54,124
Means a very early start
for the numerous ground staff.
560
00:34:54,134 --> 00:34:58,711
♪♪
561
00:34:58,722 --> 00:35:01,798
Golf wouldn't be golf
without bunkers,
562
00:35:01,809 --> 00:35:05,301
And there are 112 dotted
around this course.
563
00:35:05,312 --> 00:35:08,388
When tiger woods won
the british open here in 2000,
564
00:35:08,398 --> 00:35:10,899
He famously avoided
hitting a single one
565
00:35:10,976 --> 00:35:13,110
During the whole championship.
566
00:35:17,065 --> 00:35:18,573
One of the most notorious
567
00:35:18,650 --> 00:35:22,244
Is the appropriately named
hell bunker on the 14th.
568
00:35:26,658 --> 00:35:28,908
Ending up in this
7-foot-deep trap
569
00:35:28,919 --> 00:35:32,671
Has ended the dreams of many
a pro and amateur alike.
570
00:35:32,747 --> 00:35:39,719
♪♪
571
00:35:40,931 --> 00:35:43,098
To get to the 18th hole here,
572
00:35:43,175 --> 00:35:46,926
You must walk across
the 700-year-old swilcan bridge,
573
00:35:46,937 --> 00:35:51,014
An image familiar to every
golf fan in the world.
574
00:35:51,024 --> 00:35:54,442
This is where, during
the 2005 british open,
575
00:35:54,519 --> 00:35:57,946
Jack nicklaus, one of the
sport's most legendary players,
576
00:35:58,023 --> 00:36:00,282
Waved his last goodbye
to the game
577
00:36:00,358 --> 00:36:03,118
In front of thousands
of cheering spectators.
578
00:36:06,290 --> 00:36:09,207
St. Andrews has played host
to the open championship
579
00:36:09,284 --> 00:36:11,868
On no fewer than 29 occasions,
580
00:36:11,879 --> 00:36:15,714
And for lovers of the game,
walking these storied fairways
581
00:36:15,790 --> 00:36:18,625
Puts them in touch
with that rich history.
582
00:36:18,635 --> 00:36:25,640
♪♪
583
00:36:26,393 --> 00:36:29,219
The bunkers of st. Andrews
may be fearsome,
584
00:36:29,229 --> 00:36:31,304
But just a few miles
from the town
585
00:36:31,315 --> 00:36:34,691
There is a bunker that once
held far greater dread.
586
00:36:36,561 --> 00:36:39,237
Military hardware
and a surface-to-air missile
587
00:36:39,314 --> 00:36:40,813
Is not what you would
expect to see
588
00:36:40,824 --> 00:36:44,150
Outside a scottish
country house.
589
00:36:44,161 --> 00:36:48,663
But this is no ordinary house.
590
00:36:48,740 --> 00:36:52,158
It's actually the entrance point
to an underground complex,
591
00:36:52,169 --> 00:36:55,879
Which for over 40 years
was classified as top secret.
592
00:36:57,925 --> 00:37:00,500
During the dark days
of the cold war,
593
00:37:00,510 --> 00:37:02,585
The threat of
nuclear annihilation
594
00:37:02,596 --> 00:37:04,721
Loomed large over the world.
595
00:37:06,758 --> 00:37:09,267
In the event of a nuclear strike
on britain,
596
00:37:09,344 --> 00:37:13,605
It was from here that scotland
would have been governed.
597
00:37:13,682 --> 00:37:16,349
Originally built in 1951,
598
00:37:16,360 --> 00:37:19,611
The bunker is one hundred feet
below ground
599
00:37:19,688 --> 00:37:24,866
And split over two levels, each
larger than a football field.
600
00:37:24,943 --> 00:37:27,360
It could accommodate
300 personnel,
601
00:37:27,371 --> 00:37:29,704
And as well as
a nuclear command center,
602
00:37:29,781 --> 00:37:33,366
It housed radar interception
equipment, weapons storage,
603
00:37:33,377 --> 00:37:37,120
And a broadcasting studio
staffed by the bbc.
604
00:37:37,130 --> 00:37:38,880
[alarm sounds]
605
00:37:38,957 --> 00:37:40,707
If an attack was imminent,
606
00:37:40,717 --> 00:37:43,793
All other tv and radio channels
would be taken off air,
607
00:37:43,804 --> 00:37:45,637
Leaving just
the emergency channel
608
00:37:45,714 --> 00:37:48,890
To alert people to
the approaching terror.
609
00:37:48,967 --> 00:37:53,812
[rumbling]
610
00:37:58,810 --> 00:38:01,736
Scotland's spectacular
northern coastline
611
00:38:01,813 --> 00:38:06,491
Feels a long way removed
from the threat of war.
612
00:38:06,568 --> 00:38:09,986
Duncansby head lighthouse marks
the most northeasterly point
613
00:38:09,997 --> 00:38:11,830
Of the british mainland,
614
00:38:11,906 --> 00:38:16,459
Almost 880 miles from land's end
in the southwest of England.
615
00:38:18,422 --> 00:38:22,415
Just beyond here are islands
that hold many secrets;
616
00:38:22,426 --> 00:38:24,751
Secrets which are slowly
being unearthed
617
00:38:24,761 --> 00:38:27,012
And rewriting the history books.
618
00:38:29,257 --> 00:38:33,092
The orkneys are made up
of over 70 islands.
619
00:38:33,103 --> 00:38:34,927
Although 20 are inhabited,
620
00:38:34,938 --> 00:38:37,772
Most of the population
of about 22,000
621
00:38:37,849 --> 00:38:41,359
Live on the largest island,
known as the mainland.
622
00:38:45,857 --> 00:38:47,115
The people of the new stone age
623
00:38:47,192 --> 00:38:50,952
Settled here around
6,000 years ago,
624
00:38:51,029 --> 00:38:52,695
And the remnants
of the vibrant culture
625
00:38:52,706 --> 00:38:55,198
That subsequently flourished
on the island
626
00:38:55,208 --> 00:38:57,167
Are scattered all around.
627
00:39:00,622 --> 00:39:03,122
Skara brae on the island's
west coast
628
00:39:03,133 --> 00:39:05,375
Is a 5,000-year-old settlement
629
00:39:05,385 --> 00:39:08,428
That has been called
the scottish pompeii.
630
00:39:10,390 --> 00:39:13,299
This incredible window
into the lives of the ancients
631
00:39:13,310 --> 00:39:16,061
Was only discovered in 1850,
632
00:39:16,137 --> 00:39:19,272
When a severe storm stripped
the earth from the site.
633
00:39:21,735 --> 00:39:25,061
Each house shares
the same basic design:
634
00:39:25,072 --> 00:39:28,147
A single large room fitted
with stone-built cupboards,
635
00:39:28,158 --> 00:39:33,486
Dressers and beds, all laid out
around a square hearth.
636
00:39:33,497 --> 00:39:35,822
Here, the inhabitants would
gather about the fire
637
00:39:35,832 --> 00:39:38,750
During orkney's
long, dark winters.
638
00:39:43,832 --> 00:39:46,165
The broch of gurness is
a later settlement
639
00:39:46,176 --> 00:39:51,671
On the island's northeast coast,
dating from around 500 bc.
640
00:39:51,681 --> 00:39:56,351
At its center is a broch,
or stone tower.
641
00:39:56,428 --> 00:39:58,010
It would probably have
originally reached
642
00:39:58,021 --> 00:40:00,346
A height of around 30 feet
643
00:40:00,357 --> 00:40:01,856
And was most likely inhabited
644
00:40:01,933 --> 00:40:05,101
By the principal family or clan
of the area.
645
00:40:07,939 --> 00:40:09,689
The entire settlement
may have been home
646
00:40:09,699 --> 00:40:11,941
To as many as 40 families.
647
00:40:11,952 --> 00:40:18,957
♪♪
648
00:40:20,285 --> 00:40:23,035
But what has really excited
archaeologists and historians
649
00:40:23,046 --> 00:40:26,965
In recent years can be found
on this narrow strip of land
650
00:40:27,041 --> 00:40:30,376
Separating two lochs
on the island.
651
00:40:30,387 --> 00:40:32,879
The ness of brodgar,
as it's known,
652
00:40:32,889 --> 00:40:35,465
Has been described as
the greatest neolithic treasure
653
00:40:35,475 --> 00:40:38,393
Of western europe.
654
00:40:38,470 --> 00:40:41,554
Excavations reveal
that over 4,000 years ago
655
00:40:41,565 --> 00:40:44,983
The inhabitants held
a great banquet here.
656
00:40:45,059 --> 00:40:47,727
Bones found on the site
show that they slaughtered
657
00:40:47,737 --> 00:40:52,323
Some 600 cattle for the feast.
658
00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:56,402
Gary shafto is among those
seeking to unravel the mystery.
659
00:40:56,413 --> 00:40:59,489
He's one of the volunteers
who, since 2003,
660
00:40:59,499 --> 00:41:01,073
Have been helping archaeologists
661
00:41:01,084 --> 00:41:05,244
Map and excavate
the six-acre site.
662
00:41:05,255 --> 00:41:07,914
They have unearthed
a huge temple complex,
663
00:41:07,924 --> 00:41:12,668
Parts of which were constructed
more than 5,000 years ago.
664
00:41:12,679 --> 00:41:16,506
As well as bones, numerous
tools, painted ceramics,
665
00:41:16,516 --> 00:41:19,517
And elegantly made pottery
have been uncovered.
666
00:41:21,930 --> 00:41:24,931
The sophistication and
complexity of what they've found
667
00:41:24,941 --> 00:41:27,016
Indicate that this remote spot
668
00:41:27,027 --> 00:41:29,694
Was an ancient center
of innovation.
669
00:41:33,116 --> 00:41:36,943
Intriguingly, evidence suggests
that after the great feast
670
00:41:36,953 --> 00:41:39,862
The complex was abandoned
671
00:41:39,873 --> 00:41:44,584
And forgotten for over
4,000 years, until now.
672
00:41:50,291 --> 00:41:55,136
Some cultural artifacts, though,
demand to be seen and heard.
673
00:41:55,213 --> 00:41:59,131
[engine revving]
674
00:41:59,142 --> 00:42:04,145
The aston martin is synonymous
with james bond.
675
00:42:04,222 --> 00:42:07,390
Various models of the car
have been driven by 007
676
00:42:07,400 --> 00:42:09,859
In no fewer than 12 movies.
677
00:42:13,565 --> 00:42:17,400
Bond's association with scotland
runs deep.
678
00:42:17,410 --> 00:42:19,577
The first actor
to play him on film
679
00:42:19,654 --> 00:42:23,414
Was edinburgh-born acting legend
sir sean connery.
680
00:42:25,827 --> 00:42:30,663
In 2012's skyfall , bond races
his silver aston martin
681
00:42:30,674 --> 00:42:34,175
Through the scottish highlands
to his ancestral home,
682
00:42:34,252 --> 00:42:38,054
Here in the spectacular
glencoe valley.
683
00:42:43,019 --> 00:42:46,596
Glencoe is a place
of bleak beauty.
684
00:42:46,606 --> 00:42:51,017
But come the winter snows,
it can be fierce and forbidding.
685
00:42:51,027 --> 00:42:57,448
♪♪
686
00:42:57,525 --> 00:42:59,525
It was on a day such as this
687
00:42:59,536 --> 00:43:02,495
That tragedy struck
this remote spot.
688
00:43:04,365 --> 00:43:06,874
Over 300 years ago,
the valley was home
689
00:43:06,951 --> 00:43:10,036
To the lawless macdonald clan.
690
00:43:10,046 --> 00:43:12,288
They, like other highland clans,
691
00:43:12,299 --> 00:43:16,009
Were seen as a possible threat
to the regime in london.
692
00:43:17,712 --> 00:43:21,139
On the night of
February the 13th, 1692,
693
00:43:21,215 --> 00:43:22,965
While a blizzard howled,
694
00:43:22,976 --> 00:43:27,312
Government troops attacked
the families as they slept.
695
00:43:27,388 --> 00:43:31,891
38 people were killed,
including women and children.
696
00:43:31,901 --> 00:43:34,477
Some who managed to escape
into the mountains
697
00:43:34,487 --> 00:43:37,238
Perished in
the bitter conditions.
698
00:43:39,484 --> 00:43:42,076
Every year,
on the 13th of February,
699
00:43:42,153 --> 00:43:45,413
The clan donald society holds
a wreath-laying ceremony
700
00:43:45,490 --> 00:43:48,908
At this memorial
in the village of glencoe.
701
00:43:48,918 --> 00:43:52,828
Clan members from all around
the world come to remember.
702
00:43:52,839 --> 00:43:59,344
♪♪
703
00:43:59,420 --> 00:44:01,253
On the southern edge
of the highlands
704
00:44:01,264 --> 00:44:04,515
Lies the vast expanse
of loch lomond.
705
00:44:06,603 --> 00:44:08,770
From the early 19th century
onwards,
706
00:44:08,846 --> 00:44:11,939
Paddle steamers were
a familiar sight on this lake,
707
00:44:12,016 --> 00:44:15,234
Catering to the growing number
of visitors to the area.
708
00:44:17,021 --> 00:44:19,864
The maid of the loch
was the last and largest
709
00:44:19,941 --> 00:44:21,616
In a long line
of paddle steamers
710
00:44:21,693 --> 00:44:24,452
To sail these waters.
711
00:44:24,529 --> 00:44:26,862
She was launched in 1953
712
00:44:26,873 --> 00:44:29,374
And during her 28 years
of service
713
00:44:29,450 --> 00:44:33,953
Carried around
three million passengers.
714
00:44:33,963 --> 00:44:36,622
The maid was decommissioned
in 1981
715
00:44:36,633 --> 00:44:39,467
And for years was left to rot.
716
00:44:39,544 --> 00:44:42,378
But in recent times
a restoration project
717
00:44:42,389 --> 00:44:46,132
Has seen her returned
to her former glory.
718
00:44:46,142 --> 00:44:48,059
Now the plan is to relaunch her
719
00:44:48,136 --> 00:44:50,469
As a fully operational
paddle steamer,
720
00:44:50,480 --> 00:44:53,439
Working alongside
her more modern cousins.
721
00:44:57,987 --> 00:45:01,823
Loch lomond is surrounded by
the trossachs national park,
722
00:45:01,899 --> 00:45:06,703
Over 700 square miles of
mountains, lakes and woodland.
723
00:45:08,248 --> 00:45:09,655
The scots have a special name
724
00:45:09,666 --> 00:45:12,500
For a mountain over
3,000 feet high--
725
00:45:12,577 --> 00:45:16,412
A munro--and there are
21 of them here.
726
00:45:16,423 --> 00:45:22,343
♪♪
727
00:45:22,420 --> 00:45:27,339
Winter ascents of these munros
can be a serious undertaking.
728
00:45:27,350 --> 00:45:31,185
The unpredictable weather often
catching out the unprepared.
729
00:45:33,097 --> 00:45:35,264
But that doesn't deter
those who aim to climb
730
00:45:35,275 --> 00:45:40,770
Every munro in scotland,
all 282 of them.
731
00:45:40,780 --> 00:45:44,356
A challenge completed by
more than 6,000 people to date.
732
00:45:44,367 --> 00:45:51,113
♪♪
733
00:45:51,124 --> 00:45:54,709
There are munros,
and then there is ben nevis,
734
00:45:54,786 --> 00:45:57,286
Scotland's highest peak.
735
00:45:57,297 --> 00:46:00,131
Situated in
the northwest highlands,
736
00:46:00,208 --> 00:46:04,627
It's almost 4,500 feet high.
737
00:46:04,637 --> 00:46:07,379
Appropriately enough,
its name translates
738
00:46:07,390 --> 00:46:11,309
As "mountain with its head
in the clouds."
739
00:46:11,385 --> 00:46:17,723
♪♪
740
00:46:17,734 --> 00:46:20,818
Just a few miles from ben nevis
is the starting point
741
00:46:20,895 --> 00:46:24,563
For one of the most spectacular
train journeys in the world.
742
00:46:27,401 --> 00:46:30,244
But this isn't just
any old steam train.
743
00:46:30,321 --> 00:46:31,913
In the harry potter movies,
744
00:46:31,989 --> 00:46:34,907
It played the role
of the hogwarts express,
745
00:46:34,918 --> 00:46:37,668
The train that brings harry
and his fellow students
746
00:46:37,745 --> 00:46:39,745
To the school of wizardry.
747
00:46:42,834 --> 00:46:44,667
[train whistle blows]
748
00:46:44,677 --> 00:46:48,587
It crosses the magnificent
21-arched glenfinnan viaduct,
749
00:46:48,598 --> 00:46:52,007
Which was opened in 1901,
and provides stunning views
750
00:46:52,018 --> 00:46:55,845
Of the surrounding valley
and loch shiel to the south.
751
00:46:55,855 --> 00:47:02,026
♪♪
752
00:47:02,103 --> 00:47:04,445
This is not the only loch
in scotland
753
00:47:04,522 --> 00:47:07,782
To have a connection
with the fantastical.
754
00:47:12,038 --> 00:47:15,030
This is loch ness,
755
00:47:15,041 --> 00:47:20,962
23 miles long and
almost 800 feet deep.
756
00:47:21,038 --> 00:47:23,539
In its murky depths,
some believe,
757
00:47:23,550 --> 00:47:28,219
Lurks an ancient creature
forgotten by time.
758
00:47:28,296 --> 00:47:30,721
Over the years, many people
have claimed to have seen
759
00:47:30,798 --> 00:47:33,465
The loch ness monster,
or nessie,
760
00:47:33,476 --> 00:47:36,886
As it is affectionately known.
761
00:47:36,896 --> 00:47:38,888
Photos have claimed
to show the beast,
762
00:47:38,898 --> 00:47:41,473
But all have been dismissed
by scientists
763
00:47:41,484 --> 00:47:45,236
As either misidentifications
or hoaxes.
764
00:47:48,491 --> 00:47:52,660
In 2016, a team using
sonar technology
765
00:47:52,737 --> 00:47:54,745
Detected the 30-foot-long body
766
00:47:54,822 --> 00:47:58,833
Of a creature lying
on the lake bed.
767
00:47:58,910 --> 00:48:02,003
Sadly, for nessie hunters,
it turned out to be a prop
768
00:48:02,079 --> 00:48:05,548
From a 1970 film
starring christopher lee.
769
00:48:08,753 --> 00:48:11,762
But even the most skeptical
can be sometimes unsettled
770
00:48:11,839 --> 00:48:15,600
By this lake's hidden depths.
771
00:48:15,676 --> 00:48:19,011
Locals donald macpherson
and his partner nicola forbes
772
00:48:19,022 --> 00:48:23,515
Remain unconvinced about
the existence of nessie.
773
00:48:23,526 --> 00:48:25,184
But donald says
there have been times
774
00:48:25,194 --> 00:48:27,528
When he has had
the uneasy feeling
775
00:48:27,605 --> 00:48:30,197
That something much greater
than a fish
776
00:48:30,274 --> 00:48:32,858
Was swimming beneath
his paddleboard.
777
00:48:32,869 --> 00:48:39,624
♪♪
778
00:48:39,700 --> 00:48:41,876
Somewhat more vigorous
sporting activity
779
00:48:41,953 --> 00:48:44,453
Is at the heart of
the highland games,
780
00:48:44,464 --> 00:48:49,050
Held across scotland during
the summer months.
781
00:48:49,126 --> 00:48:50,709
The games are said
to have their origin
782
00:48:50,720 --> 00:48:53,220
In the earliest days
of the clan system,
783
00:48:53,297 --> 00:48:55,798
When chieftains would select
their best warriors
784
00:48:55,808 --> 00:49:00,219
Based on trials of athleticism
and strength.
785
00:49:00,229 --> 00:49:03,472
One of the most spectacular
events is held here
786
00:49:03,483 --> 00:49:07,643
In the grounds of drumtochty
castle in aberdeenshire.
787
00:49:07,654 --> 00:49:10,896
Along with traditional sporting
events like the hammer throw,
788
00:49:10,907 --> 00:49:13,491
The stone put and tug-of-war,
789
00:49:13,567 --> 00:49:16,535
There are also dancing
and music competitions.
790
00:49:19,248 --> 00:49:20,915
The games are seen
as a celebration
791
00:49:20,992 --> 00:49:23,167
Of all things scottish.
792
00:49:25,004 --> 00:49:28,381
But they attract competitors
from all over the world.
793
00:49:32,595 --> 00:49:36,430
Lukasz wenta is from poland and
has been coming to participate
794
00:49:36,507 --> 00:49:39,925
In the highland games
for over 10 years.
795
00:49:39,936 --> 00:49:42,761
He specializes in
the weight events,
796
00:49:42,772 --> 00:49:46,015
Including the iconic caber toss,
797
00:49:46,025 --> 00:49:47,525
Which involves tossing
a large log
798
00:49:47,601 --> 00:49:52,104
Weighing up to 180 pounds,
end over end.
799
00:49:52,115 --> 00:49:55,282
Lukasz says,
"although I'm polish,
800
00:49:55,359 --> 00:49:57,618
I feel at home in scotland."
801
00:49:59,872 --> 00:50:03,032
A home like nowhere else.
802
00:50:03,042 --> 00:50:07,036
A people inspired
by their landscape.
803
00:50:07,046 --> 00:50:10,715
Wild, passionate, proud.
804
00:50:12,218 --> 00:50:13,959
Scotland.
805
00:50:13,970 --> 00:50:20,975
♪♪
806
00:50:29,402 --> 00:50:36,407
♪♪
807
00:50:44,158 --> 00:50:51,088
♪♪