DVD Mountains
of Scotland Running Time: 150 mins. The
mountains of Scotland may not be the highest, but they are certainly among the
world's most beautiful. They are also among the most varied, from the undulating
tops of the high Cairngorm plateau to the rocky ridges and glens of the ranges
to the West, Scotland's mountains form a dazzling array oflandforms. These high
places each have their own special character, their history and sometimes legends. Now
released on a single DVD, this series of six programmes will take you on a stunning
aerial journey around this unique and precious landscape. Programme One - The
Trossachs to Rannoch Moor. This journey takes us through the Southern Highlands
north to the mountains surrounding Rannoch Moor. Programme
Two - Nevis and Glencoe We travel from Ben Nevis and the mountains of the
Mamore Forest to Scotland's most famous glen - Glencoe. Programme
Three - The Grampians This journey takes us around the high plateaux of
the Cairngorms, from the foothills of Ben Avon to the heights of both the Cairngorm
Mountains and Ben Macdui. Programme
Four - Torridon and the Far North This leg of our journey takes us south
from Cape Wrath to Ben Hope and onto some of the most hauntingly beautiful
mountains. Programme Five -
Skye and Kintait From the Cuillin of Skye to the rugged peaks of Kintail.
this journey takes in some of the most spectacular mountains in Britain.
Programme Six - Best of Scotland's Mountains A look at the best mountain
landscapes the country has to offer Initially shown to wide acclaim on Scottish
TV/Grampian TV as "Binnein nam Beann" with a Gaelic soundtrack, which
is included on this disc as an additional option.
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