The journey continues with a special feature-length episode. In “The White Corries,” we arrive at the mouth of Glen Coe to climb the amazing viewpoints of Meall a’Bhùiridh and Creise, explore the 270-year history of the last Kingshouse, look back at early ski tourism in the Scottish Highlands and, in our deepest historical dive yet, chart the epic saga of Clan Donald, the Lords of the Isles; a sweeping, swashbuckling tale of triumph and tragedy that makes Dune look like a rom-com.

00:00 Introduction
06:58 Taking the Piste
10:08 Meall a'Bhùiridh
28:45 The Last Kingshouse
32:10 Creise from bealach
35:19 Creise from Glen Etive
38:24 Fallen Kingdom: The MacDonalds, Lords of the Isles
42:01 I. The Celts
45:06 II. The Vikings
50:22 III. War for the Isles
58:07 IV. Lords of the Isles
01:03:19 V. Civil War
01:08:21 VI. Fallen Kingdom
01:15:45 End Credits

Switch off from the the world and immerse yourself in the rich beauty, culture and intrigue of the Scottish Highlands. Over three months in the making, 'The White Corries' is the biggest episode to date, painstakingly produced, meticulously researched and designed with the utmost care and consideration to welcome, entertain and enlighten viewers while respecting their intelligence and still remaining accessible to the non-enthusiast. I hope it succeeds in at least some of those goals.

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Thank you for watching. Enjoy the show.

Sam


Behind the Scenery:

If you liked the 'Fallen Kingdom' music and play the odd video game, check out Mobius Digital's beautiful 'Outer Wilds': https://www.mobiusdigitalgames.com/outer-wilds.html

If you liked the Gaelic music featured in the show, check out the masterful Alastair McDonald: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/song-of-clandonald/313804183?i=313804279

If you liked the Kingshouse music, check out the Ramones' album 'End of the Century':
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/end-of-the-century/849534929
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/End-Century-Ramones/dp/B000002KO0

If you liked the introduction music and are trying to place it, it's from the 'The Matrix Reloaded' scene in the Merovingian's chateau. It's called 'Chateau'; composed by Rob Dougan and remixed for the film by Juno Reactor. You can buy the soundtrack at digital outlets or on vinyl here: https://store.hmv.com/store/music/vinyl/the-matrix-reloaded-the-album