Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo explores the medieval city of Stirling

Michael Portillo begins this leg of his Scottish railway journey from Dunbar to Peterhead in the medieval city of Stirling. At a towering monument overlooking the River Forth, Michael hears how, in 1297, William Wallace inflicted a shocking defeat on the English army at Stirling Bridge. Travelling across country to the River Tay, Michael discovers the city of Perth, before heading to the banks of the Tay for a magical sunset canoe trip to spot beavers