Summary In the fifth episode, Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war; from Medieval English raids on the monastic island retreat of Inchcolm, to the first air raid attack on Britain above Inchgarvie. Paul learns about the strategic importance of Inchkeith's defences during two world wars, before heading to the Bass Rock to learn more about the history of prisoners incarcerated on the unforgiving rock, with 160,000 gannets for company.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Paul Murton
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Oct 20, 2013
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Scotland, UK
Production companies : Timeline Films
Summary In the fifth episode, Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war; from Medieval English raids on the monastic island retreat of Inchcolm, to the first air raid attack on Britain above Inchgarvie. Paul learns about the strategic importance of Inchkeith's defences during two world wars, before heading to the Bass Rock to learn more about the history of prisoners incarcerated on the unforgiving rock, with 160,000 gannets for company.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Oct 20, 2013
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Scotland, UK
Production companies : Timeline Films
