These sci-fi-worthy hexagonal columns of rock on an uninhabited island inspired some of the world鈥檚 greatest artists
29 November 2017
The master of sublime landscapes, JMW Turner, ; William Wordsworth, one of Britain's most celebrated poets, ; Felix Mendelssohn, one of the ‘greatest composers of any age’, .
Mendelssohn: Fingal's Cave
Howard Goodall and Suzy Klein discuss Fingal's Cave by Mendelssohn.
Journey deep into Scotland鈥檚 caves with the 大象传媒
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Paul sets off to explore the unique cave system under the summit of Blaven with archaelogist Stephen Birch as his guide.
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It was inspired by one of his trips to the British Isles, specifically an 1829 excursion to the Scottish island of Staffa, with its basalt sea cave known as 鈥淔ingal鈥檚 Cave.鈥�
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Calum Maclean shares his passion for swimming in remote, cold rivers and lochs. In this episode, Calum is at Spar Cave.
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Anna only found out her boyfriend Terry had hidden the ring in the piece of jewellery when he broke it open to propose to her at Smoo Cave in the Scottish Highlands.
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'Wild swimming helps me process the grief of losing my son'
The benefits of cold water therapy.
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Winter adventures are appealing, but an expert advises caution
Trips in winter require particular knowledge and skills.
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The rescuers: Why volunteers risk their lives in mountain emergencies
Landward meets members of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team.
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Useful advice and tips to combat low moods at this time of year.
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How you could be a binge drinker without even knowing
Binge drinking is classed as fewer units than many people may realise.
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How chocolate biscuits and drama classes helped one man leave prison behind
The healing power of creativity.
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'When people believe in you, it鈥檚 life-changing'
Author Graeme Armstrong revisits the man who helped turn his life around.
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The 'breath-taking' display of US birds swept on to British soil
Recent storms have brought rare birds to our shores.
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Six things we learned about Alan Cumming on Take the Floor (Spoiler: includes accordions)
The actor spoke to Take the Floor's Gary Innes.
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How street gangs trap young men in a dangerous cycle of violence
The almost inescapable pull of life in a gang.
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Why stylist Gok Wan believes there's no such thing as bad fashion
The fashion expert says we should stop following rules and do what feels right.
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Is sending a CV still the right way to apply for a job?
They've been central to job applications for years, but are they worth it?
