Stirlingshire
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Episode 4.8
13 February 1986
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| Contestants |
Betty Day, police sergeant and Val Gant, police inspector;
both from Nottinghamshire |
| Hint to the Treasure |
It could be a sign of good luck |
| Clue 1 |
In Mary’s crowning town, above Argyll’s lodging and beyond
the forework, there’s a major opportunity to pick a pocket among the drones
and chanters. |
| Leads to |
Stirling Castle –
in the sporran of the drum major of a pipe
band |
| Clue 2 |
The real-life Orwell meets a bulldog at an animal farm. Ask
for the leonine playgroup – and look out! |
| Leads to |
Blair Drummond Safari Park –
on a fallen log inside the lion and tiger enclosure |
| Clue 3 |
Up and Doune to Royce’s Old Girl. |
| Leads to |
Doune Motor Museum –
on Rolls Royce SD661 ‘The Old Girl’ |
| Clue 4 |
Sounds like it’s time to visit Tannochbrae. Check at the Spindle
– it’s got just what the doctor ordered. |
| Leads to |
Callander –
on a Cameron tartan kilt in ‘The Spindle’ wool shop |
| Clue 5 |
Prior knowledge would help on Scotland’s only lake. Before
you reach the aumbry, look for the ling on the lancets. |
| Leads to |
Inchmahome Priory –
a sprig of heather hanging from a window in the east gable |
| Result |
The contestants ran out of time on the final clue |
Information © David Hodges, 2003, with corrections by Martin Underwood, 2011
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2014
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