Great British Railway Journeys
Season 4 Episode 15 - Invergordon to John O'Groats
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 how one man's vision helped bring train travel to the Highlands, discovers how farming has changed since Bradshaw's day and hears the remarkable tale of Scotland's Victorian gold rush.
Episodes in Season 4
High Wycombe to Stratford-upon-Avon
30 min
Birmingham to Stafford
30 min
Stoke-on-Trent to Winsford
30 min
Dudley to Bridgnorth
30 min
Welshpool to Aberystwyth
30 min
Portsmouth to Gomshall
30 min
Woking to Clapham Junction
30 min
London Victoria to Abbey Wood
30 min
London King's Cross to Peterborough
30 min
Spalding to Grimsby
30 min
Stirling to Invergowrie
30 min
Dundee to Aberdeen
30 min
Dufftown to Aviemore
30 min
Inverness to Plockton
30 min
Invergordon to John O'Groats
30 min
London Paddington to Warminster
30 min
Salisbury to Castle Cary
30 min
Taunton to Minehead
30 min
Lynton and Lynmouth to Exeter
30 min
Exmouth to Newton Abbot
30 min
Killarney to Cobh
30 min
Charleville to Waterford
30 min
Kilkenny to Athy
30 min
Newbridge to Roscrea
30 min
Athlone to Galway
30 min
