Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

Paul Murton journeys to the Uists and Benbecula, a chain of low‑lying islands lying roughly 30 miles off Scotland’s mainland. During his visit he takes up fishing for wild sea trout, experiencing the local sport for the first time in the surrounding waters.

The broadcast is an episode of the series Atlantic Frontier, titled “The Uists and Benbecula”. It is presented as a programme rather than a drama, fitting within the episode‑type genre. The focus is on a specific stretch of Scotland’s western coast, giving viewers a look at a particular part of the archipelago. In this instalment, presenter Paul Murton travels to the Uists and Benbecula, a chain of low‑lying islands situated roughly thirty miles off the Scottish mainland. While there, he takes part in a local pastime: attempting to catch wild sea trout. The segment follows his efforts on the water, showing the practical side of the activity. The islands themselves are described as low‑lying, emphasizing their flat, coastal character. Their proximity to the mainland—about thirty miles—highlights how they are both remote enough to feel isolated yet close enough for a day’s journey. Murton’s experience is framed around the simple act of fishing, giving a straightforward view of life on these islands. Throughout the episode, the narrative stays centred on Murton’s personal try‑out of sea‑trout fishing, without venturing into broader storylines or additional characters. The piece remains a concise, observational look at the Uists and Benbecula, anchored by the presenter’s hands‑on encounter with the local waters.