Great Estates of Scotland

This four-part series takes an in-depth look at the workings of some of Scotland's most magnificent country estates through the eyes of the current owners, the ghillies, the gardeners and the housekeepers, not forgetting the paying guests who frequent these stunning country estates. The programs, filmed entirely in Scotland, tell the fascinating stories behind these magnificent buildings.

Sun, May 19 4:00 A.M. Dumfries     NHPBS (11.1)

Tour the interior of the fabulous Dumfries House, an architectural gem that boasts one of the largest collections of Chippendale furniture in the world.

Sun, May 26 3:00 A.M. Rosslyn     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover myths and legends of mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, where part of The Di Vinci Code was filmed.

Sun, May 26 4:00 A.M. Inveraray     NHPBS (11.1)

For more than 500 years, Inveraray Castle has housed the chieftain of one of the world's best-known family clans, the Clan Campbell.

Tue, Jun 11 4:00 P.M. Dumfries     NH Explore (11.2)

Tour the interior of the fabulous Dumfries House, an architectural gem that boasts one of the largest collections of Chippendale furniture in the world.

Wed, Jun 12 4:00 A.M. Dumfries     NH Explore (11.2)

Tour the interior of the fabulous Dumfries House, an architectural gem that boasts one of the largest collections of Chippendale furniture in the world.

Sun, Jun 16 11:00 A.M. Dumfries     NH Explore (11.2)

Tour the interior of the fabulous Dumfries House, an architectural gem that boasts one of the largest collections of Chippendale furniture in the world.

Tue, Jun 18 4:00 P.M. Kincardine     NH Explore (11.2)

The 70-room Kincardine Castle is home to only two people, Andrew and Nicky Bradford.

Wed, Jun 19 4:00 A.M. Kincardine     NH Explore (11.2)

The 70-room Kincardine Castle is home to only two people, Andrew and Nicky Bradford.

Sun, Jun 23 11:00 A.M. Kincardine     NH Explore (11.2)

The 70-room Kincardine Castle is home to only two people, Andrew and Nicky Bradford.

Tue, Jun 25 4:00 P.M. Rosslyn     NH Explore (11.2)

Uncover myths and legends of mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, where part of The Di Vinci Code was filmed.

Wed, Jun 26 4:00 A.M. Rosslyn     NH Explore (11.2)

Uncover myths and legends of mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, where part of The Di Vinci Code was filmed.

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