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Dumfries and Galloway/South Ayrshire

Episode 4 of 4

Mehreen takes to the skies with a former RAF fighter pilot who is now using his flying skills to document the large-scale pollution that is hidden along the coastline.

This episode explores the south western coastline of Scotland’s gateway to the Irish Sea. Mehreen takes to the skies with the former RAF fighter pilot who is now using his flying skills to document the large-scale pollution that is hidden along the coastline.

Meanwhile, Adrian visits the beautiful harbour of Portpatrick to meet the local hero who persuaded his community to buy shares in the town’s harbour, revitalising it for all who live there.

Other highlights include engineer Danielle George being given a rare opportunity to get hands on in one of the UK’s major air traffic control centres in Prestwick. Wildlife expert Patrick Aryee joins local volunteers to help to track rare birdlife on the stunning Ailsa Craig, and cultural connoisseur Joe Lindsay visits a renowned artists’ colony that is also the setting for The Wicker Man. Finally, Adrian and Mehreen find out the secrets of cold smoking Scottish salmon.

58 minutes

Last on

Sun 9 Jun 2024 08:00

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Music Played

  • Primal Scream

    Beautiful Future

  • The Fratellis

    Chelsea Dagger

  • The Waterboys

    Fisherman's Blues (Alternaive)

  • Simple Minds

    Alive and Kicking

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mehreen Baig
Presenter Adrian Chiles
Presenter Paul Connolly
Expert Danielle George
Expert Patrick Aryee
Expert Joe Lindsay
Series Producer Lucy Wedlock
Executive Producer Paul Connolly
Production Manager Michelle O'Dowd
Director John Martin

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