Grand Tours of Scotland S01E02 - The Sporting Life
Grand Tours of Scotland (2010)
S01E02 The Sporting Life
Episode Overview
In this episode, Paul explores the adventurous spirit of 19th-century Scotland, where the rugged landscapes served as a retreat for affluent gentlemen seeking to challenge nature. Embracing the ethos of Victorian masculinity, he embarks on his journey aboard an authentic 1870s tricycle. Relishing the quirks of his vintage ride, Paul pedals from Dunkeld along the picturesque banks of the River Tay, the longest in Britain. His adventure leads him to Royal Deeside, stopping at Braemar and the famed Balmoral, before tackling the renowned mountain pass, the Lairig Ghru.