Great British Railway Journeys · SEASON 4
Stirling to Invergowrie
Episode 11 · 2013-01-21

- Documentary
Episode overview
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with his copy of Bradshaw's Victorian railway guidebook, he travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to see what of Bradshaw's World remains. Michael is exploring the stunning scenery of rural and coastal Scotland, travelling from Stirling, through the industrial east coast and dramatic Highland landscapes, to the beauty of the western lochs, finally ending his journey in John O'Groats. Michael learns about a Scottish hero, visits a Highland Games and discovers how an impressive piece of Victorian engineering ended in tragedy.
30 minutes
Season 4 episodes
1. High Wycombe to Stratford-upon-Avon2013-01-07
2. Birmingham to Stafford2013-01-08
3. Stoke-on-Trent to Winsford2013-01-09
4. Dudley to Bridgnorth2013-01-10
5. Welshpool to Aberystwyth2013-01-11
6. Portsmouth to Gomshall2013-01-14
7. Woking to Clapham Junction2013-01-15
8. London Victoria to Abbey Wood2013-01-16
9. London King's Cross to Peterborough2013-01-17
10. Spalding to Grimsby2013-01-18
11. Stirling to Invergowrie2013-01-21
12. Dundee to Aberdeen2013-01-22
13. Dufftown to Aviemore2013-01-23
14. Inverness to Plockton2013-01-24
15. Invergordon to John O'Groats2013-01-25
16. London Paddington to Warminster2013-01-28
17. Salisbury to Castle Cary2013-01-29
18. Taunton to Minehead2013-01-30
19. Lynton and Lynmouth to Exeter2013-01-31
20. Exmouth to Newton Abbot2013-02-01
21. Killarney to Cobh2013-02-04
22. Charleville to Waterford2013-02-05
23. Kilkenny to Athy2013-02-06
24. Newbridge to Roscrea2013-02-07
25. Athlone to Galway2013-02-08