Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers — Season 1, Episode 3: A Bountiful River
Documentary • 30 min • 3 seasons, 18 episodes
Episode synopsis
Paul Murton explores the lower reaches of the Spey, famous for its forests, whisky distilleries and salmon as it flows north towards the coast. On the way Paul hears tales of loggers who floated timber down the river from the 17th century onwards. He also takes to the water in a canoe and discovers the rare and endangered freshwater mussels that were once harvested for their precious pearls, which adorn royal crowns.
About Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers
Seasoned traveller Paul Murton sets off downstream to explore five rivers over six programmes from source to sea.