Scotland from the Sky

Scotland from the Sky

Scotland from the Sky

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Scotland from the Sky

2018- 2021

3 Seasons

9 Episodes

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In an exhilarating mix of aviation adventure and historical detective work, presenter James Crawford takes to the skies to explore Scotland's cities, coasts and countryside.

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