We are a nation of islands. Over 4,000 are scattered along our coastlines, with hundreds more in our lakes, lochs and rivers. Many of these are tiny and remote, but over 200 of them are called home.
What they lack in size they make up for in character, culture and community. Some have established populations who live and work surrounded by water; others are uninhabited where nature thrives alongside dedicated wardens working in isolation to protect wildlife and unique habitats.
As much as island life can be regarded as an escape from the pressures of modern life, the logistics of limited connection to the mainland brings with it unique challenges. We meet people who work the land, and the sea. People who care for the natural world, enhancing all our lives in the process. People who are born and bred islanders and those who made the decision to move to a remote place. While some islands are close to the mainland, that small stretch of water can make an enormous difference to the mindset of those who choose to live on the other side of it.
The landscapes are breathtaking.
This series examines the nitty gritty of island life, and it celebrates the unique and breathtaking landscapes. From the Channel Islands in the south to Papa Westray in the north, this series tells the story of life on Our Tiny Islands.
