S6·E1 Ayr to Stewarton
- Episode
- Season 6, Episode 1
- Air Date
- January 5, 2015
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Director
- Cassie Farrell
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Michael Portillo embarks on a new journey through southern Scotland from west to east. From Ayr, he admires the granite island of Ailsa Craig before getting to grips with the ancient sport of curling, with help from a Scottish world champion. The Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers invites Michael to take part in the oldest archery competition in the world. At Barassie, he rides the footplate of a freight train hauling coal on Scotland's oldest railway line. He caps off this leg of his journey in Stewarton.
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When did Season 6 Episode 1 of Great British Railway Journeys air?
Season 6, Episode 1 ('Ayr to Stewarton') originally aired on January 5, 2015.
How long is Season 6 Episode 1 ('Ayr to Stewarton')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.
What happens in Great British Railway Journeys Season 6 Episode 1?
Michael Portillo embarks on a new journey through southern Scotland from west to east. From Ayr, he admires the granite island of Ailsa Craig before getting to grips with the ancient sport of curling, with help from a Scottish world champion. The Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers invites Michael...
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