Meet the wild sea animal cast of otters, dolphins, eagles, seals and other charismatic creatures struggling to survive on a magical scottish island. This landmark wildlife series, is narrated by ewan mcgregor and shot in breathtaking hd. Native people had inhabited the islands for three thousand years before the first europeans arrived in 1606 from a. Ewan mcgregors sensitive narration with excellent diction and pacing definitely adds both quality and authenticity to. A new documentary on hebridean landscapes and wildlife narrated by. Whilst the episodes are just numbered 1 to 4 in fact they can be summarised as follows episode 1. Condominium of the new hebrides and named for the hebrides scottish archipelago, was the colonial name for the island group in the south pacific ocean that is now vanuatu. Lewis in history and legend vol 1 west side the isle of lewis, the largest and the most northerly of the islands of the outer hebrides, has had an eventful story from prehistoric times through to the present. Amazon describes the series on its website as follows. In contrast with the outer hebrides, the inner hebrides lie close to the west coast of scotland.
Despite this, the wildlife here is the most spectacular in europe. Islands in the outer hebrides i north and south islands of. An emerald shore receding behind, a sea breeze in your face, a dolphin surfing the bow wave as escort. The hebrides guide britainvisitor travel guide to britain. Hebrides islands on the edge was broadcasted earlier this year on bbc scotland and later uk wide on bbc2. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Islands on the edge music from the original tv series.
And on the lowlying uists, acres of meadows burst into flower as summer finally arrives. The outer hebrides is an arc of over 200 islands to the west of northern scotland, extending 200 kilometres from the butt of lewis in the north to barra head in the south the hebrides islands are between 50 and 100 kilometres from the scottish mainland, across the narrower minch to the north and wider sea of the hebrides to the south. Nature documentary hosted by ewan mcgregor, published by bbc in 20 english narration cover informationwildlife struggling to survive on the hebridean islands. Islands on the edge starts on 11 july at 9pm on bbc2. Stream hebrides islands on the edge soundtrack, a playlist by verticalrecordsuk from desktop or your mobile device. This landmark series, three years in the making, was created by some of the key talent behind awardwinning series like big cat diary and frozen planet. When his mother comes into season, a young otter has to learn to fend for himself. At times without a mobile signal, let alone wifi, i was forced to relax and experience the islands for what they are. Tourism hopes over bbc hebrides series islands on the edge. Download subtitles for episode 4 a spotlight on hebridean residents who have learned to live with their wild neighbours. Inner hebrides the inner hebrides are those islands lying close to the mainland of western scotland. Part 1 the arrival of autumn sees young swallows, otters and grey seals face the biggest storms and highest tides of the year.
The magic begins as soon as you board the ferry from scotlands rugged west coast and head for the hebrides, a scattering of over 50 inhabited islands that take in the stirring mountainscapes of skye and the green jewel of iona, the whisky paradise of islay and the stern ancient stones of. You can also travel to the outer hebrides in the same way as the islands settlers have done down the centuries over the seas. The most visited and largest of the western isles is the brooding isle of skye, a short ferry ride or bridge away from the mainland. Located off the western coast of scotland, the hebrides are made up of two island chains the inner hebrides, which include 35 inhabited islands and 44 uninhabited islands, and the outer hebrides. The blackhouse by peter may, the chessmen by peter may, the lewis man by peter. Sidney richard percy 18211886 the hebrides, map photo credit. Whether strolling across white sand beaches or among the shadows of 5000yearold standing stones, the history of the islands is a constant presence the beauty of the area is worldrenowned as evident by wanderlust travel magazine featuring the outer hebrides as one.
Islands on the edge is on tv, including series 1 episode 3. As one of europes last untouched natural habitats, the outer hebrides offer visitors an experience they will never forget. Hebrides islands on the edge available on dvd islay blog. Hebrides islands on the edge soundtrack vertical records. James mays things you need to know is a british television series presented by top gear presenter james may. This landmark series, three years in the making, was created by some of the key talent behind. During the past two weeks ive been exploring some of great britains most remote regions.
On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed up their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of bonxies. They stretch 150 miles 240 kilometres from skye in the north to islay in the south and are separated from the outer hebrides western isles by the little minch, an atlantic sea channel, and the sea of the hebrides. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals, narrated by ewan. The hebrides are the most important place in the world for atlantic gannets, with a fifth of the world population living on st.
On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of predatory skuas with a taste for young puffins. Hebrides islands on the edge catch up, episode 4 on bbc 2. New hebrides islands software free download new hebrides. Season 1 when available, episode names will be translated into your preferred language. Hebrides, group of islands extending in an arc off the atlantic west coast of scotland. In the final programme of the landmark series, narrated by ewan mcgregor, we meet the people of the hebrides and discover how theyre learning to live sidebyside with their wild neighbours. New hebrides, officially the new hebrides condominium french. Early in may 20 the bbc broadcasted the stunning television series on the scottish hebridean islands titled hebrides islands on the edge. And on the lowlying uists, acres of meadows burst into. The outer hebrides are administered as the western isles council area. On the outer edge of europe, in the far north west of scotland, are the western isles or outer hebrides, they form their own council area. This episode focuses on the spectacular wildlife of the exposed outer hebrides.
Hebrides islands on the edge ep 1 scotland mc noodles. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals. Hebrides islands on the edge catch up, episode 3 on bbc 2. A visit to the historical hebrides islands the outer hebrides also known as the western isles are a mile long island chain on the northwestern fringe of the uk. Islands on the edge is on tv, including series 1 episode 1. Hebrides islands on the edge ep 1 scotland duration. Enjoy tropical nature scenes such as palm trees, blue skies, ocean surface, sand shores, waterfalls, sunset scenes, and more. Islands on the edge tv miniseries 20 tv miniseries 59 min. The first run however was shown on bbc scotland only but ive read that on thursday 11th of july at 9pm. The arrival of autumn sees young swallows, otters and grey seals face the biggest storms and highest tides of the. Islands on the edge next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed up their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of bonxies predatory skuas with a taste for young puffins.
Licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of bbc production music. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals, narrated by ewan mcgregor. Inner hebrides, islands off the atlantic western coast of scotland. Hebrides islands on the edge a photographic journey.
Islay is an island in the inner hebrides of scotland, famed for its collection of big name whisky distilleries nine at the latest count and more coming. The first, threepart series was aired on bbc two between 20 june and 4 july 2011. A beautifully filmed and narrated natural history series about a group of islands one doesnt hear much about. Evidence of human occupation stretches back to 3000 bc, explicit in the iconic silhouettes of the standing stones at callanish. They are subdivided into two groupsthe inner hebrides to the east and the outer hebrides to the westwhich are separated from each other by channels called the minch and the little minch. Bbc scotland hebrides islands on the edge, episode 1. Of all the islands on the edge, the outer hebrides are the most exposed to the full power of the atlantic. Vertical records present the original score from the current bbc series hebrides islands on the edge. The western isles ferry services that connect our archipelago to the mainland and our islandgroups to each other offer a great opportunity to ease yourself into an islandhopping holiday and really feel like you. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies and tv television shows. This chain of islands form an area of unspoilt natural beauty with spectacular scenery, impressive mountain ranges, moorland, lochs, machair and miles of golden sometimes sheltered sandy beaches and turquoise seas. The main islands are lewis and harris, north and south uist, benbecula and barra, but there are also scores of smaller islands.
Outer hebrides including harris lewis and uist scotland. Each season of the year having their own special challenges for the wild life that lives on the islands. Otherwise they will be shown using the series origin language. Hebrides islands on the edge ep 1 scotland youtube. This beautiful archipelago, where scottish gaelic is still spoken, is divided into the inner and outer hebrides and stretches the length of scotlands west coast. Image caption filming for hebrides islands on the edge at the corryvreckan whirlpool. Islands on the edge season 1 episode 4 four years in the making, this is a privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals in this landmark fourpart series narrated by ewan mcgregor.
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