Dave Thompson MSP

Dave Thompson, SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch has welcomed the news that following a successful run on BBC Scotland, the four part documentary ‘Hebrides: Islands on the Edge’ will be broadcast across the UK from the 11th July.

Dave has written to the BBC to make the case for the programme to be shown out with Scotland, as it could have a positive impact on tourist numbers. The programme will be broadcast on BBC2 at 9pm.

Commenting on this, Dave said: “I am delighted that following my letter to the BBC Director General, the decision has been made to show this excellent documentary across the United Kingdom.

“Tourism is a vital industry for the Highlands and Islands, and I am particularly pleased that the programme will be shown in early July, when it can have a positive impact on this summers tourism.

Nigel Pope, Executive Producer of ‘Islands on the Edge’ said: “The Hebrides series was hugely popular with the audience in Scotland - winning more than a quarter of the viewing audience.  I'm delighted that the wider UK audience will now get a chance to see the programmes. Human beings and wild places are deeply entwined in the Islands. I hope the series helps to shine a light on one of the world's most outstanding wild places and brings some benefit to both the people and animals that live there.”