Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

S01E05 Islands of the Forth: Fortress Islands of the Forth

In this episode, Paul Murton journeys through the islands of the Firth of Forth, uncovering their tumultuous past. He reveals the islands' history of conflict, including the Medieval assaults on the monastic retreat of Inchcolm and Britain’s inaugural air raid over Inchgarvie. Paul also delves into the crucial defensive role of Inchkeith during both world wars. His adventure culminates at Bass Rock, where he explores the harrowing stories of prisoners held on the stark island, all while surrounded by an astonishing colony of 160,000 gannets.