00:00Я Лили Даус, и это ГРАНД ВОЙАЖЕР.
00:04В этой серии я путешествую в мире,
00:07чтобы увидеть чудесные места,
00:10культура, луксури и adventure.
00:13В этой серии я встречу людей,
00:15чувствую вкусы,
00:17и испытываю моменты
00:19которые делают каждое место unforgettable.
00:26Today I'm travelling to Scotland,
00:30where historic cities,
00:31proud traditions
00:32and stunning landscapes come together.
00:35From sandstone streets and dramatic views,
00:39this is a country full of character.
00:41Hello and welcome to Scotland.
00:44In this episode I'll be exploring
00:47its wild beauty,
00:49timeless heritage
00:50and of course vibrant culture
00:52that makes this country
00:54the muse for many storytellers.
00:57My journey begins in Edinburgh,
01:00Scotland's capital city,
01:02famous for its towering monuments
01:04and medieval castle.
01:06I'm meeting Alice,
01:08a local history enthusiast,
01:10who's going to show me around
01:11this historic city.
01:13Edinburgh is built,
01:15shaped by fire and ice.
01:17The castle sits on top
01:18of a volcanic plug
01:19and that's a glacial ridge.
01:21So the city goes up and down,
01:23up and down.
01:25Edinburgh really is a small city,
01:27big personality,
01:29a lot of dramatic scenes,
01:30but it's very, very easy to explore.
01:33We begin our walk through the city.
01:35With its tall buildings and courtyards,
01:38Edinburgh feels like something straight out of a novel.
01:41When you look at a courtyard like this,
01:43you've got all these little architectural details.
01:46You can see the date up there,
01:481587,
01:48and this gorgeous rich yellow saffron colour.
01:52And they got this colour
01:53by mixing iron filings through the mix
01:55just to get this lovely gold colour.
01:57It's the same colour they used
01:59on the King's Great Hall at Stirling Castle.
02:01And it's a marvellous little space.
02:03Edinburgh Castle is the city's most iconic landmark
02:06and has long been fought over by English and Scottish armies.
02:12Inside the castle walls,
02:13we explore the centuries-old defences
02:16and inner courtyards
02:17where daily life once took place.
02:20So this was a really important part of the castle.
02:22This is the heart of the castle, yes.
02:23You've got all the living things
02:25like blacksmithing,
02:26weaponsmithing,
02:27food production.
02:27And then up here,
02:29this is where the monarchs lived.
02:31Close by is the Great Hall,
02:33a medieval space with an original wooden ceiling,
02:37historic weapons,
02:38and centuries of royal history.
02:41From here,
02:42we head to one of the castle's smallest buildings,
02:45St Margaret's Chapel.
02:47This is the oldest building
02:48in the whole of Edinburgh Castle.
02:50It's the oldest building
02:51still standing in Edinburgh.
02:52It was built in the 1100s
02:55by King David of Scotland
02:56in memory of his mother St Margaret,
02:59Queen of Scots.
03:00As we explore the castle,
03:02it's clear how much history
03:04is stored within its walls.
03:06From here,
03:07you can just see why
03:08Edinburgh Castle is so iconic.
03:10You know,
03:10we've come up and down secret staircases
03:13round the battlements,
03:14and you really get a feeling
03:16for how this castle
03:17is not just one building.
03:19It's a fortress,
03:20a whole fortified community
03:22living up here on the rock.
03:24And when you look out,
03:25just look at that view.
03:29Scotland is a land of castles and grand buildings,
03:33shaped by centuries of history.
03:36Just outside Edinburgh city centre,
03:39Preston Fieldhouse is one of them.
03:41Once a private residence,
03:43the hotel dates back more than 300 years,
03:46and will be my base during my time in Edinburgh.
03:49Inside,
03:51it's packed with antiques,
03:53paintings,
03:53sculptures,
03:54and dramatic dining rooms.
03:57Over the years,
03:58it has welcomed famous guests,
04:00from prime ministers and presidents,
04:02to Hollywood movie stars.
04:04If the walls and furniture could talk,
04:07I'm sure they would tell a fascinating story.
04:10The Scottish charm continues at breakfast,
04:13with fresh salmon,
04:15poached eggs,
04:16and crusty bread.
04:18For anyone who loves heritage,
04:21character,
04:21and a touch of luxury,
04:23this hotel really does tick all the boxes.
04:31Nothing says Scotland quite like the sound of bagpipes.
04:35This instrument has been played here for centuries.
04:38often during ceremonies and celebrations,
04:42or simply to welcome guests.
04:46Today, it's my introduction to Lock Cleveland Castle.
04:51Hello, Mac.
04:52How you doing?
04:52What an amazing entrance for me.
04:55Oh, you're welcome.
04:56You're welcome.
04:56Gosh, that looks a very hard instrument to play.
04:59It's not easy.
05:01With the castle walls behind us,
05:03I learn why the ruins have such an important place
05:06in Scottish history.
05:08The history goes back to the kind of 13th century.
05:11Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here for a year,
05:14until she managed to escape,
05:15and she went on too many years in prison in England,
05:20and eventually lost her head.
05:22Mary Queen of Scots remains at the heart of
05:25Lock Cleveland Castle's story.
05:27As we explore the grounds,
05:29I'm curious to find out more about the ruins and her time here.
05:33So this is the very building where Mary would have lived for a year?
05:37That's it, the tower house.
05:38Not much left, but you can make out, you know, where the floors were.
05:42There was no escape from this island.
05:44It was easy to guard, surrounded by water,
05:47and they could keep an eye on her with very few guards.
05:50Her imprisonment came at a time of deep political tension,
05:54when some viewed her as a threat to the country.
05:57Mary would have been kept in pretty much at the lap of luxury
06:01as far as prisoners go, and she would have had her attendants,
06:05you know, serving her as well.
06:07Today, the ruins remain closely tied to the story of Mary, Queen of Scots.
06:13Leaving the island behind,
06:15Mac and I continue our journey to St Andrews.
06:18This famous coastal town is home to the oldest golf course in the world.
06:24Scotland is the home of golf, and we're here at St Andrews.
06:27It is, that's right.
06:28The oldest golf course in the world.
06:30That's very impressive.
06:31It's like Holy Grail touching it.
06:33Pretty much.
06:33Sacred Hallow turf, as they say.
06:35And why is golf so important to Scottish people?
06:39It's one of our national sports.
06:40This is the home of golf.
06:42It's very popular, and we've been playing it for centuries.
06:46So there is a lot of history where we're standing right now.
06:49Do you feel the history?
06:50Oh definitely.
06:50Like it's all around you.
06:52After hearing about the club's special place in golfing history,
06:56it's time to try it for myself.
06:59Mac shows me the basics,
07:00where even the simplest shots take a lot of practice.
07:03It's a fun way to experience the game.
07:06And of course, there's nowhere better to play golf than the home of golf.
07:13Back in Edinburgh, I'm in the mood for something creative.
07:17So I'm visiting a local workshop to make my own Scottish inspired handbag.
07:23One of the instructors is helping me get started.
07:27Wow, this is definitely heaven for me, being in a handbag workshop.
07:32I've never heard of this anywhere in the world, so this is very special.
07:35We start by looking at the different sizes and styles of the bag in more detail.
07:40Many of them feature Harris Tweed, a traditional Scottish textile.
07:44They're all so beautiful.
07:47Like I don't actually know how anyone decides between these different sizes.
07:51They're all incredible.
07:53Next, we look at the different materials, colours and textures.
07:58Over here, we have medium bases, medium Harris Tweed lids, top handles, straps, shoulder straps.
08:05Everything's able to mix and match as long as you try and stick to the right size.
08:10Now it's my turn to look around and pick out the pieces for my own bag.
08:14Once chosen, we start putting everything together.
08:18Why are these patterns so important to people in Scotland?
08:23Well, it's really interesting.
08:24A lot of them are based on the beautiful landscapes on the Outer Hebrides,
08:27which is just on the coast of Scotland, but it's all 100% well.
08:30Harris Tweed is actually the only material in the whole world that has its own act of parliament.
08:35So it is hand-woven in the Outer Hebrides using no electricity
08:39and it's a technique that's been used for like centuries.
08:43As we add the screws and accessories, our bags start to take shape.
08:47Definitely easier said than done.
08:49There's definitely a technique to it, but you've got to be pretty crafty.
08:53For visitors to Edinburgh, this is a perfect way to spend an afternoon,
08:58making something personal, learning a Scottish craft and having a lot of fun along the way.
09:03This is looking amazing. I'm very proud.
09:06It looks fantastic. Congratulations.
09:08You have officially made your very old Harris Tweed bag.
09:11This is a new obsession now, getting to make handbags.
09:15Everyone's going to be so impressed. Wherever I travel, I have my amazing Islander bag.
09:20You can say, Harris Tweed made in Scotland, satchel made by Bing.
09:28Edinburgh has inspired writers and poets for centuries.
09:32To learn more, I'm meeting a local historian at an old surgical hospital with a surprising story.
09:39Where we're standing now is effectively the birthplace of the two most famous characters in fiction.
09:48I suppose you could say the world's first two superheroes.
09:52Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Holmes.
09:53Sherlock Holmes, of course. Okay, yeah, yeah.
09:56Because this is where their creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, studied medicine.
10:00This is where he met the man who inspired Sherlock Holmes.
10:04His teacher, Dr. Joseph Bell.
10:08But the author's time here inspired more than just Sherlock Holmes.
10:12It also helped inspire his famous companion, Dr. Watson.
10:17It's really interesting to think that for all the times I've watched Sherlock Holmes,
10:22this is where the inspiration came from.
10:24The building also has a connection to poet William Ernest Henley, who was treated here and is best remembered for
10:31one of his famous poems.
10:34Invictus was the name of Henley's poem, and it was said to be Mandela's favourite poem.
10:40The last verse goes something like,
10:41It matters not how straight the gate or how charged with punishments the scroll.
10:47I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.
10:52So you can see where Mandela was inspired by it.
10:55A short walk away is another stop on Edinburgh's literary trail.
10:59Can you see the Drummond Street sign?
11:02It was behind the window, a table above the sign, above it, that JK Rowling wrote some of the early
11:09chapters of the very first Harry Potter novel.
11:11She said she liked the cafe because she could buy one espresso, probably the cheapest,
11:19sit for a couple of hours and write and write and write, and they wouldn't throw her out.
11:23And now she can afford way more than an espresso.
11:26Yeah, yeah, way more than an espresso.
11:28Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes are two of many characters connected to Edinburgh.
11:34A city full of history, stories and royal heritage.
11:39I've had an incredible time exploring the capital and seeing more of what Scotland has to offer.
11:46From ancient castles to breathtaking landscapes, Scotland truly has captured my imagination.
11:53But now, time for my next adventure.
11:58It's the hotel at London Centre.
12:00Quite theШenn
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