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The First Great Climb
Three of Scotland's best climbers try to emulate a feat that three men from Lewis achieved in the 1870s - they were the first people to stand on top of the Great Stack of Handa.
Almost 140 years ago, three men crossed from the Hebridean island of Lewis to the north west coast of Scotland. Their aim was audacious: to be the first people to stand on the top of the Great Stack of Handa, an isolated pillar of rock. Failure would have meant certain death. Success, won against all the odds, gave birth to a new sport.
Using the equipment and clothing of the time, three of Scotland's best climbers attempt to emulate a feat that is now almost forgotten.
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Tue 22 Nov 2011
19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Dougie Vipond |
Producer | Margaret Wicks |
Executive Producer | Richard Else |
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- Tue 22 Nov 2011 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland