A Bountiful River
Paul explores the lower reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third longest river, famous for its forests, whisky distilleries and salmon - as it flows north towards the coast.
Paul explores the lower reaches of the river Spey - Scotland’s third longest river, 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 then 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.
Sampling a dram of the original water of life, Paul reaches the mouth of the Spey where shipyards launched vessels to sail the seven seas. Finally, Paul meets the last salmon net fisherman on the river and learns how nets were used to catch the fish, which were then packed in ice and sent by rail to London.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Paul Murton |
Executive Producer | Harry Bell |
Director | Paul Murton |
Broadcasts
- Wed 24 Nov 2021 19:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Scotland & Scotland HD only
- Thu 25 Nov 2021 19:30
- Mon 29 Nov 2021 14:00
- Mon 8 Aug 2022 15:30
- Mon 15 May 2023 20:00
- Sun 14 Apr 2024 20:15