Held In Trust – Tayside, Edinburgh And The East 2008 New DVD Top-quality

Amongst the many very special places ‘Held In Trust’ by the Nation Trust For Scotland are mountains and islands, gardens, gorges and waterfalls, castles, stately homes, follies and folk museums. In this definitive series produced by STV and hosted by Diana Rigg, we visit many of the greatest properties owned and conserved by the Trust, who are dedicated to preserving Scotland’s rich heritage for future generations. Scotland’s spectacular capital city is the starting point for this fascinating journey through the scenery and heritage of the East of Scotland. From the magnificently preserved Georgian House in Edinburgh to the Arctic flora in the snows of Ben Lawers, and from the fascinating Angus Folk Museum to the underwater marine reserve at St. Abbs Head, Diana Rigg gives us a unique and memorable view of Scotland’s glorious past and spectacular present. Includes: House of the Binns – and its landmark tower Priorwood Garden – in Melrose The Georgian House – in Charlotte Square Gladstone’s Land – on the Royal Mile St. Abbs Head – a bird watchers paradise and marine reserve The Phantassie Doocot – in East Lothian Preston Mill – a fully restored and working water mill Ben Lawers Alpine – and Arctic flora Angus Folk Museum – a fine collection The Birthplace – of J.M. Barrie Branklyn Garden – an outstanding garden near Perth Falkland Palace – country residence of the Stuart Kings & Queens Dunkeld – a community restored