4: Highlanders | Highlands – Scotland’s Wild Heart

Duration: 58'29''

Synopsis

Ewan McGregor narrates a series about the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. A look at how humans are now endeavouring to protect the Highlands' precious wildlife.

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