Hebrides islands on the edge, a series of remarkable documentaries will be screened from early next month. There are fifteen inhabited islands that belong to the main archipelago of the outer hebrides. Scotlands hebrides are europes final frontier against the wild and unpredictable atlantic ocean. The outer hebrides, 30 miles off the north west coast is an idyllic island chain that sits on the edge of europe.
Bbc scotland hebrides islands on the edge episode guide. Amazon describes the series on its website as follows. Continuing farther out into the atlantic from the inner hebrides, we arrive at the western isles, or outer hebrides. Pobull fhinn stone circle, north uist map of the outer hebrides image. A bbc documentary narrated by ewan mcgregor that aired last month called islands on the edge may have been the best pr the islands have ever receivedalthough some locals thought it focused too much on the hebrides being at risk of dying, rather than as a worthwhile destination. Composer donald shaw and natural history producer nigel pope have been recently collaborating on hebrides islands on the edge, a landmark wildlife series for bbc scotland. On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed up their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of bonxies predatory skuas with a taste for young puffins. Jul 01, 20 early in may 20 the bbc broadcasted the stunning television series on the scottish hebridean islands titled hebrides islands on the edge. The fourpart series was made over the course of three years and features some of scotlands most remote landscapes and iconic creatures. Picture a paradise of powder white beaches and atlantic waves, dark moorland and rugged mountains, amazing wildlife and a rich and vibrant culture. Ferryman donnie macdonald from skye has discovered that business can prosper if your passengers can be.
Please note this is a region b bluray and will require a region b or region free bluray player in order to play. Tourism hopes over bbc hebrides series islands on the edge. Early in may 20 the bbc broadcasted the stunning television series on the scottish hebridean islands titled hebrides islands on the edge. Islands on the edge season 1 episode 4 four years in the making, this is a privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals in this landmark fourpart series narrated by ewan mcgregor. Jun 04, 20 a bbc documentary narrated by ewan mcgregor that aired last month called islands on the edge may have been the best pr the islands have ever receivedalthough some locals thought it focused too much on the hebrides being at risk of dying, rather than as a worthwhile destination. Isle of staffa take a boat trip from mull or iona to see the famous fingals cave. This episode focuses on the spectacular wildlife of the exposed outer hebrides. Many of the smaller islands in the outer hebrides are uninhabited, and most of the population lives on.
Of all the islands on the edge, the outer hebrides are the most exposed to the full power of the atlantic. Hebrides islands on the edge soundtrack vertical records. Islands on the edge is on tv, including series 1episode 1. If you need a little getaway to see a loved one or a comfortable flight for your business trip, the best deal prices and airline carriers are a click away from you. Hebrides islands on the edge was broadcasted earlier this year on bbc scotland and later uk wide on bbc2. Isle of tiree off the west coast of mull, right on the edge of the atlantic. The hebrides are the most important place in the world for atlantic gannets, with a fifth of the world population. Vertical records present the original score from the current bbc series hebrides islands on the edge. Condominium of the new hebrides and named for the hebrides scottish archipelago, was the colonial name for the island group in the south pacific ocean that is now vanuatu. A new documentary on hebridean landscapes and wildlife narrated by scottish actor ewan mcgregor could.
Native people had inhabited the islands for three thousand years before the first. My trip started with an overnight layover in londons heathrow airport a common hub for those traveling from the west coast of the united states so i scoured the internet for an inexpensive hotel with easy transportation to and from terminal 5. This landmark wildlife series, is narrated by ewan mcgregor and shot in breathtaking hd. Sep 09, 2019 travel tips for visiting the hebrides in scotland. In the final programme of the landmark series, narrated by ewan mcgregor, we meet the people of the hebrides and discover how theyre learning to live sidebyside with their wild neighbours. On scotlands northwest coast, mammoth sculptures of stone and moss crumble into the sea some small, others reaching high into the clouds, monolithic in nature.
But the wildlife spectacles in the hebrides equal anything on. Islands on the edge music from the original tv series. Outer hebrides, islands in scotland, off the northwestern coast of the scottish mainland. And on the lowlying uists, acres of meadows burst into flower as summer finally arrives. Follow the hebridean way cycling route and pedal over 10 islands in the archipelago, passing some incredible attractions and scenery along the way. Islands on the edge was filmed by nigel pope and narrated by scots hollywood actor ewan mcgregor. The fourpart series was shown in scotland earlier this year. The hebrides are the source of much of scottish gaelic literature and gaelic music. Despite this, the wildlife here is the most spectacular in europe. May 06, 20 image caption filming for hebrides islands on the edge at the corryvreckan whirlpool. Are you excited for an amazing trip from glasgow to barra hebrides islands.
Driving is the most popular way for people exploring the outer hebrides, but often people will explore the islands on a cycling holiday. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals. Cocos island the mysterious island in the pacific duration. Southern hebrides islands video a guide to the islands. The fourth programme introduces some of the people from the islands on the edge and finds out why animals and people in the hebrides need each other so very much. Donald shaw hebrides islands on the edge original score. Scotlands hebrides islands comprise a widespread, diverse archipelago of hundreds of islands, whose landscape. Several smaller islands surround the main islands, and about 40 miles 65 km northwest of the main chain is the st. We didnt have to travel very far, just down to kyleakin where the screen machine mobile cinema was in residence ewan mcgregor and sir david attenborough along with some of the worlds top wildlife cameramen, put the focus on scotlands stunning scenery and wild animals.
On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of predatory skuas with a taste for young puffins. Hebrides a islands on the edge part of bbc scotlandas wild scotland season screens on monday 6 may on bbc one scotland, 9. Image caption filming for hebrides islands on the edge at the corryvreckan whirlpool. Islands on the edge music from the original tv series, an album by donald shaw on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Islands on the edge starts on 11 july at 9pm on bbc2 sarah gilbert. Today the economy of the islands is dependent on crofting, fishing, tourism, the oil industry, and renewable energy. Lewis, the northern part of the island of lewis and harris, lies in the historic county of rossshire in the historic region of ross and cromarty, while the remainder of the outer hebrides belong to the historic county of invernessshire. Scotlandas hebrides are europeas final frontier against the wild and unpredictable atlantic ocean.
The archaeological record for the period of viking domination during the early historic period is, however, limited. Skyes neighbouring island of raasay is well worth a visit too. Using the most recent technology and a unique range of cameras never used in this part of the world before, hebrides islands on the edge gives a privileged view into their lives. The inhabited islands of the inner hebrides had a population of 18,257 in 2001, and 18,948 at the time of the 2011 census. Islands on the edge next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. The largest island of the outer hebrides is lewis and harris, and the other large islands are north uist, benbecula, south uist, and barra. An teilean fada, is an island chain off the west coast of mainland scotland.
Hebrides islands on the edge catch up, episode 3 on bbc 2. The first run however was shown on bbc scotland only but ive read that on thursday 11th of july at 9pm the series will be shown on bbc meaning that anyone in the uk and in other countries can see. Hebrides island crossword clue answer crossword heaven. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Islands on the edge ost by simon ashdown, released 03 august 20 1. The three videos below are taken from a helicopter and show the four southern most islands in the inner hebrides being gigha, islay, colonsay and jura. The hebrides have lower biodiversity than mainland scotland, but there is a significant presence of seals and seabirds. The first episode can be seen on 6th may bbc 1, dont miss it, you will be amazed by the diversity of the hebrides. Hebrides islands on the edge gives a privileged view into their lives. The western isles ferry services that connect our archipelago to the mainland and our islandgroups to each other offer a great opportunity to ease yourself into an islandhopping holiday and really feel like you. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals, narrated by ewan mcgregor. New hebrides, officially the new hebrides condominium french.
Each episode lasts for about one hour and offers superb photography, sympathetic script and a very fair and understanding introduction to the wildlife and nature of these islands on the edge. Download subtitles for episode 4 a spotlight on hebridean residents who have learned to live with their wild neighbours. Outer hebrides islands, scotland, united kingdom britannica. This 4 part series provides a years view of three groups of the hebrides islands. You can also take the ferry from skye over to the western isles outer hebrides. Hebrides islands on the edge featuring islay islay blog. Scottish islands including the outer hebrides or western. The highest peaks of the islands have names deriving from both gaelic and old norse, indicating the historical importance of these two cultures.
Hebrides islands on the edge available on dvd islay blog. Southern hebrides islands video sailing the waters in between the southern hebrides is a unique experience, but flying over them like is shown in the three videos below must be sheer magic. You can also travel to the outer hebrides in the same way as the islands settlers have done down the centuries over the seas. This landmark series, three years in the making, was created by some of the key talent behind awardwinning series like big cat diary and frozen planet. Hebrides islands travel guide everything you need to know.