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The Falkirk Wheel

Robert and Nicci present the programme from one of Scotland’s most recent technological achievements, and find out about the history of the Forth and Clyde Canal and Union Canal. Prof Ted Cowan explains the significance of the nearby site of the Battle of Bannockburn, and further north we sample the colour and festivity of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival. Annie Malcolm has a tour of the 18th century Pitmedden Gardens with National Trust Manager of the property, Susan Burgess. Fergus Wood recounts the next episode of the history of Rob Roy, then while Nicci takes a boat trip up in the towering wheel Robert goes in search of the Antonine Wall, built by the Romans from coast to coast to keep out the marauding Scots, and the furthest north point of the entire Roman Empire. We finish with a roll call of Scottish invention and discovery.

English
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Created March 10, 2015 by
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