Scotland — Skibo Castle
In the misted Scottish Highlands, a drought-altered journey along the River Spey leads Drew and Tommy Flanagan beyond salmon fishing into an intimate exploration of heritage, tradition, and fireside reflection at the storied Skibo Castle.
EPISODE OVERVIEW — SCOTLAND
Set in the Scottish Highlands along the storied River Spey and the historic grounds of Skibo Castle, Drew Chicone is joined by actor Tommy Flanagan (Sons of Anarchy, Gladiator, House of the Dragon) as he returns to his homeland for a journey that is as personal as it is cinematic. The original plan was to pursue Atlantic salmon on one of fly fishing’s most revered rivers.
Instead, a historic drought reduces the Spey to a shadow of itself—forcing a complete shift in course.
This is Scotland as few ever experience it: intimate, powerful, and deeply human.
What begins as a setback becomes the catalyst for something deeper. Drew and Tommy lean into Scotland’s broader traditions: falconry in open fields, archery and axe throwing rooted in Scottish heritage, trout fishing on intimate waters, and a private tour of Balblair Distillery. Evenings unfold over fireside whisky and time in the kitchen, where food and story converge.
Patience and adaptability become the quiet themes of the episode, mirroring the introspection the Highlands invite. From mist-covered landscapes to candlelit dinners within castle walls, the experience balances rugged wilderness with refined luxury.
This is Scotland as few ever experience it—intimate, powerful, and deeply human.
LOCATION — SKIBO CASTLE
Set along the shores of the Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands, Skibo Castle is a historic private estate operated as one of the world’s most exclusive members’ club destinations. Once the home of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the estate spans thousands of acres of pristine countryside, offering world-class fishing, falconry, golf, shooting, and exceptional culinary experiences.
Blending old-world elegance with modern comfort, Skibo is defined by stone walls, roaring fireplaces, and thoughtfully curated interiors that reflect its storied past. Filming within its gates is rare, making this episode an unusually intimate look inside a place few ever experience.
What unfolds is more than a homecoming––it's a reconnection.
CELEBRITY GUEST HOST — TOMMY FLANAGAN
Tommy Flanagan is an internationally recognized actor best known for his role as Chibs Telford in Sons of Anarchy. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, his career spans decades across film and television, including Gladiator, Braveheart, Westworld, Peaky Blinders, and House of the Dragon. Known for his intensity and emotional authenticity, Tommy brings a deeply personal connection to this episode as he returns to his homeland.
In Scotland, he steps away from the fast pace of his career and back into the landscapes that shaped him. What unfolds is more than a homecoming—it’s a reconnection, marked by adaptability, reflection, and discovering meaning in what was never part of the original plan.
