1: Mysterious Ancestors | In Search of Scotland

Duration: 29'06''

Synopsis

Exploring Scotland's dramatic history, Dr Fiona Watson begins with our mysterious Neolithic ancestors.

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10: A Century of Pain and Pleasure | In Search of Scotland

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