Skye

S2, E4: This time, Susan Calman visits the beautiful Isle of Skye. A place known for its rugged landscape and towering crags, this much romanticised island offers stunning scenery at every turn. Susan learns about Clan Warfare with an exclusive tour of Dunvegan Castle, home to clan McLeod for over 800 years. Here she discovers a ceremonial horn that has been passed down through generations of clan chiefs since the 14th century- and the headache inducing challenge they had to do with it... Susan finds her sea legs as she operates the world's only turntable ferry and judges an impromptu competition between the island's adorable Skye Terriers. She learns how to harvest sea salt and puts her rusty hockey skills to some good use as she joins a team in the island's most popular game - Shinty. Apparently- it was an ancient inspiration for one of Scotland's most famous exports:- golf. After trying her hand at the accordion, she is treated to an exclusive performance of the famous Skye Boat Song. Telling the tale of Bonnie Prince Charlie's dramatic escape after the Battle of Culloden with the help of Scotland's famous heroine, Flora MacDonald, it has become iconic across the world. Finally, Susan gets an insight into the workings of a modern day croft- where she tries out the REAL way to shear a sheep...