Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

Paul Murton travels to the island of Coll, where he meets a local whose ancestors have lived there since the 14th century. After the conversation, he continues his journey to the nearby island of Tiree, exploring another part of the archipelago.

Atlantic Twins is a television programme presented as an episode‑long feature. In this installment, the series follows presenter Paul Murton as he journeys through Scotland’s western isles, offering viewers a glimpse of life on the remote islands. The episode begins with Murton arriving on the island of Coll, where he is introduced to a local resident whose family can trace its roots on the island back to the 14th century. Their conversation highlights the continuity of island life across many generations, underscoring how deeply some families are embedded in the landscape and community. After his time on Coll, Murton makes his way to the neighbouring island of Tiree. The segment records his travel between the two islands, providing a concise look at the proximity of these locations within the archipelago. By moving from Coll to Tiree, the programme links two distinct yet closely situated communities, rounding off the episode’s brief yet focused exploration of the western isles.