Miann na Maighdinn-mara (Mermaid Tales)

Kate MacLeod, aka The Hebridean Mermaid, explores the hidden gems of the Hebrides, meeting tradition bearers with remarkable stories about the places she loves to visit the most, above and below the water. In this episode she comes across an interesting sea creature, known as a sunfish, which is native to tropical waters, but is likely to have been carried to the islands by the Gulf Stream. Swimming on its side, the sun heats its body and it feeds on jellyfish. She also journeys to Taransay, home of some of the most stunning and unique beaches in the Outer Hebrides. Once a thriving community, the island had three villages, but is now home to deer, seabirds and cattle.