Ayr to Stewarton
Michael Portillo embarks on a journey through southern Scotland from west to east. From Ayr, he admires Ailsa Craig before getting to grips with curling.
Michael Portillo embarks on a journey through southern Scotland from west to east. From Ayr, he admires the granite island of Ailsa Craig before getting to grips with the ancient sport of curling, with help from a Scottish world champion.
The Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers invites Michael to take part in the oldest archery competition in the world. At Barassie, he rides the footplate of a freight train hauling coal on Scotland's oldest railway line. He caps off this leg of his journey in Stewarton.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
Mon 5 Jan 2015 18:30- Mon 26 Jan 2015 10:05
- Mon 10 Aug 2015 16:45
- Mon 22 Feb 2016 18:30
- Mon 22 May 2017 19:30
- Mon 7 May 2018 18:00
- Tue 23 Apr 2019 19:30
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