Travel
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BBC iPlayer (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2023-02-15
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Scotland's Greatest Escape takes audiences on a journey to the very best escapes that Scotland has to offer and ultimately crown one as Scotland's Greatest Escape. Across the series a wide variety of holiday styles and destinations available across Scotland will be showcased. With the emphasis on exceptionality and not luxury, all budgets will be catered for. From wellness retreats to adrenalin fuelled activity breaks, romantic getaways to family fun, each episode will showcase the top three destinations in their category and be road-tested by a family or group of friends with a passion for that particular holiday style. They will spend one night at each of the shortlisted destinations and be tasked to judge five specific elements of their stay. The holiday with the highest score goes forward to the grand final.Once all finalists are selected, an industry panel, featuring some of Scotland's most experienced and renowned hospitality and tourism experts, will judge against strict industry standards. They will deliberate which of the finalists is most deserving of the award and present the title at the grand final which will be filmed at a prestigious Scottish location.
There is no Next Episode of Scotland's Greatest Escape planned.
S3E1 - Perthshire
Grado and Judith Ralston hit the road for an action-packed adventure in big tree country – Perthshire. As well as spending the night in their very own houseboats on Loch Tay, a beautifully converted former manse near Blair Athol and some bespoke fairytale hideaways close to Dunblane, they experience Perthshire's wild side – with some tubing and a bungee jump!
Air Date: 10 Mar 2025 01:00 (CDT)
S3E2 - Highlands
Grado and Judith Ralston are on a voyage of discovery amidst the wild beauty of the Highlands. They take a scenic flight over the Black Isle, get close to nature on an eco-break and try their hand at camping with a twist. They paddle their own canoes, hunt for the elusive salmon and encounter some surprising sea life on the beautiful beaches of the Moray coast.
Air Date: 10 Mar 2025 01:00 (CDT)
S3E3 - Ayrshire
Judith Ralston and Grado are out and about exploring Ayrshire and its islands. Starting with a cycle around Millport and a stay in some luxury eco cabins, the pair head on to the Isle of Arran to visit the UK's first employee-owned resort.
Back on the mainland, they get to grips with some Olympic stones and spend the night in a 14th-century castle.
Air Date: 10 Mar 2025 01:00 (CDT)
S3E4 - Borders
Judith Ralston and Grado are on the road exploring the often-overlooked Scottish Borders. They sample delights in the coastal town of Eyemouth, including a stay in a mansion built for a notorious smuggler. They travel to Kelso for some R&R in a beautifully restored 12th-century manor before heading to Newcastleton to check out the local agricultural show and stay in an off-grid alpine chalet.
Air Date: 10 Mar 2025 01:00 (CDT)
S3E5 - Dumfries & Galloway
Judith Ralston and Grado sample Scotland's south coast in Dumfries and Galloway.
The adventure starts at the historic Caerlaverock Estate, where Grado enjoys an overnight in a treehouse. They experience majestic birds of prey on the Galloway Red Kite Trail and spend the night in coastal glamping domes. Their final stop takes them to Portpatrick, where they stay in the Edwardian luxury of Dunskey Castle.
Air Date: 10 Mar 2025 01:00 (CDT)