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S3 E12 Scotland - Stirling to Cawdor Castle

Documentary

26m

Dec 31, 2011

This journey starts at the historic city of Stirling in the southern lowlands of Scotland. We then head to the university town of St. Andrews and its famous golf course. Along the dramatic red cliff coastline is the mighty 10th Century Dunnotar Castle.

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Spain - Formentera to Ibiza Town,

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Portugal - Linhares Castle to Lisbon,

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26m Dec 31, 2011

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This journey starts at the historic city of Stirling in the southern lowlands of Scotland. We then head to the university town of St. Andrews and its famous golf course. Along the dramatic red cliff coastline is the mighty 10th Century Dunnotar Castle.

26m Dec 31, 2011

France - Calais to Caen,

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26m Dec 31, 2011