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Scotland Clans

Season 2 2008

  • 2008-10-06T19:00:00Z on BBC
  • 30m
  • 3h (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • Documentary
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland have been shaped by centuries of clan history. A past overflowing with countless tales of bloodshed and bravery, rivalry and revenge. Presenter and programme maker Paul Murton makes a personal journey beyond the myths and the tartan to uncover the real story of Scotland’s Highland Clans.

6 episodes

Season Premiere

2008-10-06T19:00:00Z

2x01 Clan Armstrong

Season Premiere

2x01 Clan Armstrong

  • 2008-10-06T19:00:00Z30m

Clan Armstrong. Paul Murton reveals the turbulent history of the families who lived on the border with England and the raiding tradition that was part of this violent society.

2008-10-13T19:00:00Z

2x02 Clan Cameron

2x02 Clan Cameron

  • 2008-10-13T19:00:00Z30m

Documentary series. Paul Murton travels to the highlands to retrace the dramatic story of Clan Cameron, who sacrificed everything for the Jacobite cause and paid the ultimate price for their loyalty to Bonnie Prince Charlie.

2008-10-20T19:00:00Z

2x03 Clan Douglas

2x03 Clan Douglas

  • 2008-10-20T19:00:00Z30m

Presenter Paul Murton investigates the story of Clan Douglas, one of the most powerful families in late medieval Scotland, who ruthlessly pursued their ambition to become the country's number one dynasty.

2008-11-10T20:00:00Z

2x04 Clan Maclean

2x04 Clan Maclean

  • 2008-11-10T20:00:00Z30m

Many of the clansmen were killed at Battle of Culloden. The massacre of the MacDonald clansmen in the late 17th century marked the point when the fortunes of the MacLean clan began to wane, and by 1691 century the Campbells had gained possession of Duart Castle and most of the MacLean estates. However, Duart Castle was reclaimed by the family in 1911 and has been restored as the family seat.

2008-11-17T20:00:00Z

2x05 The Stewarts

2x05 The Stewarts

  • 2008-11-17T20:00:00Z30m

Documentary series. Paul Murton reveals the surprising origins of Scotland's most famous family and tells the fascinating story of Alexander Stewart, the infamous Wolf of Badenoch.

2008-11-24T20:00:00Z

2x06 Clan Grant

2x06 Clan Grant

  • 2008-11-24T20:00:00Z30m

Documentary series. Presenter Paul Murton uncovers the remarkable story of Clan Grant, a clan adventure in the colonies of the British Empire which brought prosperity to Scotland.

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