Product Description
The Visions series offers something even better than being there. A helicopter-mounted camera tours Scotland's most famous sites, such as Edinburgh's royal mile, Loch Ness, and St. Andrews golf course. (Acorn Media)
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Taking the concept of Visions of England and moving it north, Visions of Scotland is a treat for fans of the country or anyone who loves spectacular scenery. The gently gliding aerial footage (shot from a helicopter) captures the rolling hills and classic architecture of the Scots, traveling from Edinburghs Royal Mile to St. Andrews Royal and Ancient Golf Club, to Perth, the northern Lochs (including Loch Ness, of course, and its famous ruins of Urquhart Castle), Duart Castle, McCaigs Towers, and many other points. The sights range from the sublime (a lone bird soaring over the highlands) to the mundane (the Friday commute in Glasgow). Narration provides brief and helpful descriptions of the locations plus small dabs of history, such as John Knox, Robert the Bruce, and William Wallace. The music is pleasant, both classical and regional (though the bagpipes sound slightly electronic), and what else besides the famous folk song could accompany the sight of Loch Lomond? In addition to the hourlong main program, theres 25 minutes of narrator-less bonus footage, including the charming sight of tiny sheep scampering across the Isle of Kerrera. --David Horiuchi
Review
If you can't get to Scotland, curl up in front of your television with this very enjoyable video tour. -- Louisville Courier-Journal
The visuals -- all from an aerial perspective -- are stunning, a visual feast, and unabashedly romantic. -- Chicago Tribune
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
- Director : Sam Toperoff
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
- Run time : 1 hour and 28 minutes
- Release date : May 29, 2007
- Studio : ACORN MEDIA
- Number of discs : 1
