Adventure and awe awaits with new series of BBC Alba's Dàna/Scotland’s Wild Side

ROCK climber, runner and all-round adventurer Coinneach Rankin is back for more exciting escapades as he takes on Scotland’s most stunning and rugged landscapes in series two of Dàna/ Scotland’s Wild Side.

Produced by Solus Productions, the four-part series sees director Hamish Macleod join Coinneach as he dangles from rock faces and trudges through bog, mist and midges to reach breathtaking summits across the country.

Starting their journey on the uninhabited island of Mingulay in the Outer Hebrides, Coinneach teams up with his friend, Nicky Brierley, as she joins him to tackle some of the toughest climbs the country has to offer.

From Sròn an Dùin to Rubha Hèacla, the pair push themselves to the limit in search of thrills and adventure upon some of the country’s most imposing sea cliffs.

Camping amidst the island’s dramatic landscape, Coinneach is surrounded by the wildlife of Mingulay Bay – often referred to as seal city – and a lost community steeped in history.

Last inhabited in 1912, Coinneach and Nicky get a fleeting glimpse into what island life might have been like over 100 years ago as residents scaled the cliffs in search of food.

In the next episode, Coinneach and climbing partner Matt Glenn pit themselves against difficult winter conditions in one of Scotland’s most fearsome mountain environments - the Isle of Skye’s Cuillin Ridge.

On the next step of his journey, Coinneach explores the Isle of Arran. Travelling fast along the island’s ridges and precipices, Coinneach learns why the island is so well loved by generations of mountaineers.

In the final episode of the series, joined by Owen Sinclair, Coinneach takes a gamble and heads for the island of Rona in search of previously unclimbed routes.

Success isn’t guaranteed but a serious adventure is as they wrestle with classic Scottish heather-bashing, loose rock and the toughest of obstacles to overcome.

Reflecting on the challenges faced in the latest series, Coinneach said: “Filming for the second series of Dàna/Scotland’s Wild Side was an incredible experience, but was not without its challenges.

“The iconic Cuillin Ridge, explored in episode two, has always been an irresistible pull to myself and many other mountaineers, drawn by the mystique and challenge of these incredible peaks.

“It’s a privilege to be able to explore these locations and, hopefully, give people a unique view of this country’s landscape along the way.”

Dàna/Scotland’s Wild Side Series 2 airs on BBC Alba on Wednesdays at 10pm and will be available on BBC iPlayer for 30 days after.