Experience the magic and majesty of the Celtic world in this incredible 6-hour collection! Discover the whole of Ireland and Scotland, from Edinburgh to the Ring of Kerry, in this unprecedented library of programs. Explore the cultural heritage and history of two of the world s most enchanting lands. PART 1 DISCOVER IRELAND is the complete story of the Emerald Isle, drawing together the relationship between events, people and places to capture the rich cultural flavor, sweeping landscapes and unique character of the Ireland that draws millions of visitors every year. Discover Ireland is your personal cultural guide through a truly unique country. Discover the saints and the scholars of the Celts and the majesty of Tara, St. Patrick and St. Colmcille, and journey through the hills of Clare following the story of Brian Boru that leads to John Bulls Other Island where we discover the magic of the Blarney Stone, the elegance of Tralee and the magnificance of the Curlew Mountains. The journey back south from Kerry & Connemara to Dublin Wicklow follows the history of change and independence. Marvel at the Giant"s Causeway symbolising the emerging divide within Ulster that led to further armed conflict in the North while the South draws on Ireland s Celtic heritage for a national identity as De Valera s infant Free State emerged from the bitterness of Civil War, and slowly blossomed to become the green, green grass of home and the culmination of a story of culture and conflict in a land of stunning beauty. Episodes Include: Land of Saints and Scholars; John Bulls Other Island; Landmarks In Time and The Green, Green Grass of Home PART 2 DISCOVER SCOTLAND is a truly comprehensive overview of Scotland past and present. Heroes and villains, villages, towns and magnificent landscapes are presented in all their splendor, yet Discover Scotland is much more than a mere picture postcard as we travel across Scotland on a vivid and informative journey of exploration. Relive the colorful, compelling story that takes us to the heart of Scotland and the roots of it s identity. Amidst majestic panoramas and the haunting heights hidden in the Mountains of Majesty to the awesome beauty of the glens, we discover the places, people and events that have endowed Scots and their homeland with a unique character. From the romantic vision of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the poetic inspiration of Sir Walter Scot and Robert Burns and the innovation of James Watt, a journey of discovery taking the High Road from the shores of Loch Lomond, through the misty mountains of Skye, pausing amidst the splendor of Deeside, the glorious wilderness of Sutherland to reach the great cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh that reveals how the enduring culture of the past has influenced and shaped the present. Episodes Include: Birth of a Nation; Mountains of Majesty and Taking the High Road