I want to look beyond the legends, to find the real story of Scotland. And it's every bit as thrilling.

My wife has always supported me in my career, even when there were times when it was more sensible to get a job. It has been her confidence in me that has helped enormously.

People looking at what I do from the outside would think it was a secure world I live in, but it isn't. Just because you had a series last year, doesn't mean you will have one next. But I am quite happy with that.

It is security that I crave and money provides security. What is that old line about money? "Some is good, more is better and too much is just right."

I have always been quite careful when I have been approached to do a television project to have the option of writing the accompanying book.

My father was a self-employed, commission-only salesman. He sold double-glazing and fitted kitchens, amongst other things. As he never declared himself unemployed, there was never recourse to benefits, so if money was tight, money was tight. It taught me that we were a closed unit, and that we had to be resourceful.

I find it so easy to read qualified commentators who are 180 degrees opposed to each other.