Despite this, the wildlife here is the most spectacular in europe. Donald shaw hebrides islands on the edge original score. St kilda st kilda sites on the edge of the atlantic shelf, 110 miles from the scottish mainland and. This landmark wildlife series, is narrated by ewan mcgregor and shot in breathtaking hd. Ewan mcgregor and sir david attenborough to present bbc. Isle of tiree off the west coast of mull, right on the edge of the atlantic. Both ships arrived with survivors of the sunken uss wasp waspclass. Bbc scotland hebrides islands on the edge, episode 1.
The hebrides are the most important place in the world for atlantic. 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 outer hebrides is a chain of more than 100 islands and small skerries located about 70 kilometres 43 mi west of mainland scotland. And on the lowlying uists, acres of meadows burst into. There are 15 inhabited islands in this archipelago, which is also known as the western isles and archaically as the long isle scottish gaelic. The series went down very well when it was first shown in scotland and then had a network transmission on bbc2. Fantastic photographs of the outer hebrides by david wilson, with commentary by peter may, both on the islands themselves and on his own experience of them, first while working on the gaelic soap machair and later as the locations of his lewis trilogy detective fiction. At times without a mobile signal, let alone wifi, i was forced to relax and experience the islands for what they are. On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed up their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of bonxies. Islands on the edge is on tv, including series 1 episode 1.
Destroyer uss laffey foreground and cruiser uss juneau in luganville anchorage, espiritu santo, new hebrides, 16 sep 1942. Hebrides islands on the edge featuring islay islay blog. But the wildlife spectacles in the hebrides equal anything on the planet. Grand tours of scotland series 17 complete box set dvd. Several smaller islands surround the main islands, and about 40 miles 65 km northwest of the main chain is the st. Bbc scotland hebrides islands on the edge episode guide. At the heart of the new season is a landmark series entitled hebrides islands on the edge. Many of the smaller islands in the outer hebrides are uninhabited, and most of the population lives on lewis and harris. Situated on europes atlantic edge, the scottish western isles of the outer hebrides are a diverse chain of interconnected islands with their own unique way of life from the northernmost headlands of the isle of lewis to the southern tip of vatersay, the outer hebrides islands on the edge of the atlantic ocean offer an exciting assortment of entertainments and attractions. Composer donald shaw and natural history producer nigel pope have been recently collaborating on hebrides islands on the edge, a landmark wildlife series for bbc scotland. Islands on the edge ost by simon ashdown, released 03 august 20 1. In the second programme of this landmark series, the islands on the edge are hit by the biggest storm in living memory. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator.
Hebrides islands on the edge ep 1 scotland mc noodles. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies and tv television shows. Hebrides islands on the edge ep 1 scotland duration. Islands on the edge next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Native people had inhabited the islands for three thousand years before the first europeans arrived in 1606 from a. Hebrides islands on the edge soundtrack vertical records. Scottish islands including the outer hebrides or western. Vertical records present the original score from the current bbc series hebrides islands on the edge.
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. Islands on the edge in most years winter is the hardest time in the hebrides, but once in a generation the spring turns out to be harder still. A lovely coffeetable book, would make a perfect gift. This episode focuses on the spectacular wildlife of the exposed outer hebrides. Episode three focuses on the more distant islands of uist, lewis, harris, benbecula and barra leaving episode four to complete the. Islands on the edge starts on 11 july at 9pm on bbc2 sarah gilbert. The fourpart series was shown in scotland earlier this year. Follow the hebridean way cycling route and pedal over 10 islands in the archipelago, passing some incredible attractions and scenery along the way. Sidney richard percy 18211886 the hebrides, map photo credit. The highest peaks of the islands have names deriving from both gaelic and old norse, indicating the historical importance of these two cultures. On scotlands northwest coast, mammoth sculptures of stone and moss crumble into the sea some small, others reaching high into the clouds, monolithic in nature. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals. Hebrides islands on the edge ep 1 scotland youtube.
Skyes neighbouring island of raasay is well worth a visit too. Starting in glasgow, down the clyde to arran, the mull of kintyre, the isle. The largest island of the outer hebrides is lewis and harris, and the other large islands are north uist, benbecula, south uist, and barra. Isle of staffa take a boat trip from mull or iona to see the famous fingals cave. 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. In contrast with the outer hebrides, the inner hebrides lie close to the west coast of scotland.
Scotlands hebrides are europes final frontier against the wild and unpredictable atlantic ocean. Islands on the edge music from the original tv series by. Amazon describes the series on its website as follows. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals, narrated by ewan mcgregor. The outer hebrides the mile long straggle of 200 islands, including. 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. Meet the wild sea animal cast of otters, dolphins, eagles, seals and other charismatic creatures struggling to survive on a magical scottish island. The first episode can be seen on 6th may bbc 1, dont miss it, you will be amazed by the diversity of the hebrides.
Islands on the edge was filmed by nigel pope and narrated by scots hollywood actor ewan mcgregor. Cocos island the mysterious island in the pacific duration. The archaeological record for the period of viking domination during the early historic period is, however, limited. And on the lowlying uists, acres of meadows burst into flower as summer finally arrives. During the past two weeks ive been exploring some of great britains most remote regions. Islands on the edge is on tv, including series 1 episode 3. The fourth programme introduces some of the people from the islands on the edge and finds out why animals and people in the hebrides need each other so very much. As the tide rises, the waters between the isles of jura and scarba are whipped into the wild frenzy. A wildcat lifted from apv kitty hawk to acv long island, fila harbor, new hebrides now port vila, vanuatu, 28 aug 1942. Of all the islands on the edge, the outer hebrides are the most exposed to the full power of the atlantic. Photos taken in new hebrides world war ii database. On the outlying islands, seabirds rush to feed their chicks while avoiding the murderous intentions of predatory skuas with a taste for young puffins.
Inner hebrides, islands off the atlantic western coast of scotland. Islands on the edge music from the original tv series, an album by donald shaw on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Hebrides islands on the edge gives a privileged view into their lives. You can also take the ferry from skye over to the western isles outer hebrides. Please note this is a region b bluray and will require a region b or region free bluray player in order to play. Hebrides islands on the edge clips july 20 bbc2 john. New hebrides, officially the new hebrides condominium french. Hebrides islands on the edge was broadcasted earlier this year on bbc scotland and later uk wide on bbc2. The inhabited islands of the inner hebrides had a population of 18,257 in 2001, and 18,948 at the time of the 2011 census. Hebrides islands on the edge, a series of remarkable documentaries will be screened from early next month.
The arrival of autumn sees young swallows, otters and grey seals face the biggest storms and highest tides of the. Hebrides islands on the edge a photographic journey july 1, 20 by ron leave a comment early in may 20 the bbc broadcasted the stunning television series on the scottish hebridean islands titled hebrides islands on the edge. Hebrides islands on the edge catch up, episode 3 on bbc 2. 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. Driving is the most popular way for people exploring the outer hebrides, but often people will explore the islands on a cycling holiday. Outer hebrides the outer hebrides is the geographical name of the westernmost chain of islands in the hebrides, west of the scottish highlands. Download subtitles for episode 4 a spotlight on hebridean residents who have learned to live with their wild neighbours. Scotlands hebrides islands comprise a widespread, diverse archipelago of hundreds of islands, whose landscape. A privileged view into the lives of a cast of hebridean animals, narrated by ewan. This cd is the official soundtrack as featured on the hit bbc tv series hebrides islands on the edge composed by donald shaw.
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