Great Estates of Scotland (2014)
Synopsis
This four-part series takes an in-depth look at the workings of some of Scotland's most magnificent country estates through the eyes of the current owners, the ghillies, the gardeners and the housekeepers, not forgetting the paying guests who frequent these stunning country estates. The programs, filmed entirely in Scotland, tell the fascinating stories behind these magnificent buildings.
First Air Date: 2014-10-05
Last Air Date: 2014-10-26
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Seasons
Season 1 (2014)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Inveraray
View the castle that was the stand-in for 'Duneagle' in the Downton Abbey Christmas Episode.
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Ep. 2: Dumfries
Tour the interior of an architectural gem that holds a large collection of Chippendale furniture that dates back to the 18th Century. Prince Charles has saved the original collections & the Estate from being chopped up & sold. The Prince has also implemented several types of training facilities on the estate to help the locals train for trades & lots of the estate employees are locals. The area had lots of unemployment after the mining industry left town.
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Ep. 3: Kincardine
A documentary about the 70 room Kincardine Estate in north Scotland and its surrounding 3000 acres. The history and the present custodians/owners are covered.
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Ep. 4: Rosslyn
Myths and Legends of this chapel include that it houses the Holy Grail and the skull of St. Matthew.
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