Stirling to Pitlochry
Michael Portillo begins his journey in Stirling, where he visits the scene of a bloody battle at Bannockburn. In Perth, he learns how to make a sporran.
Steered by his Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo begins this leg of his journey in Stirling, where he visits the scene of a bloody battle at Bannockburn. Following in the footsteps of Victorian holidaymakers, he travels north to Crieff to experience the popular Hydro.
In the ancient capital of Scotland, Perth, Michael learns what it takes to make a sporran before catching the Highland mainline to Pitlochry and one of Queen Victoria's favourite haunts. He finishes for the day with a wee dram in Scotland's smallest distillery.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
Thu 8 Jan 2015 18:30- Tue 3 Feb 2015 10:05
- Thu 13 Aug 2015 16:45
- Thu 25 Feb 2016 18:30
- Mon 29 May 2017 19:30
- Thu 10 May 2018 18:30
- Mon 29 Apr 2019 19:30
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