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Scotsman
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh brothers rowing 9,000 miles across Pacific Ocean feature in new documentary
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The story of three Edinburgh brothers, who broke records when they crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 2019, has been documented in a new feature film. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Maclean Brothers, who had no previous rowing experience, travelled 3,000 miles in a 28-foot boat and raised more than £200,000 for charities Feedback Madagascar and Children 1st. The new documentary, Out of Our Depth: Three Brothers in a Boat, is now live on the STV Player and tells the story of adventure, family, positivity and their self-confessed 'piss poor' preparations for the ocean adventure that lay ahead. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Edinburgh trio, Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan, are now rowing an extraordinary 9,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to raise £1m for their clean water charity the Maclean Foundation – and the now seasoned rowers said watching the film of their maiden voyage demonstrated how far they've come. Edinburgh brothers, Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan, feature in a new documentary available to watch now on STV. The film is called, Out of Our Depth: Three Brothers in a Boat | Submitted Speaking from the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Ewan Maclean, 33, said: 'It was all completely new to us. You know what it's like - you have an idea and you just get carried away. We were working, studying, juggling other things. 'It was eye-opening watching the documentary and realising how much we've changed. Our preparations really were piss poor. In many ways, watching it was a wake up call. If we're going to row an ocean three times as long as the Atlantic, we couldn't go into it half-cocked.' The debut feature film by Glasgow-based production company Lost Clock Productions, veers between seasickness and slapstick as the brothers candidly recount their chaotic build-up - including almost forgetting to pack toilet roll until minutes before pushing off for over a month at sea. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ewan Maclean said: 'We're so grateful to Lost Clock. They've told our story - and continue to tell our story - in the most incredible way. Before we left, we watched it with our family and friends. There was everything from roaring laughter to genuine tears' | Submitted Graham Robertson, director of Lost Clock said: 'The Maclean boys have occupied more of the last five years of my life than I care to reveal. But I'm glad the boys trust us to tell their story." 'It's rare to meet a group of guys who are so willing to jump headfirst into a crazy challenge, all while wearing their hearts on their sleeves and never taking themselves too seriously. I think that makes them the ideal documentary subjects." 'This film is about much more than a row. It's about family, perseverance, perspective - and, yes, the struggle of going to the toilet on top of a 30-foot wave.' The documentary also features interviews with the brothers' friends and family, including their mother, Sheila, an artist who moved to Antigua after visiting them at the Atlantic finish line. The film captures her emotional struggle as she wrestles with the reality of her three sons floating in a tiny boat in the middle of the ocean. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad During their Atlantic crossing, the Maclean brothers broke three world records: they became the first trio of brothers to row any ocean, and the fastest and youngest trio to row the Atlantic | Submitted Jamie Maclean, 31, said: 'I don't think people ever experience the clarity of thought you get at sea in normal life. It changed the direction of our lives. We thought it would be a one-off adventure, but it made us re-evaluate our purpose. We realised we wanted to do something together and make a real impact. "Everything we're doing now is in service of providing clean water to communities living in poverty - especially in Madagascar, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change.' The brothers have received extensive training in content capture for their Pacific row which are being edited and released on YouTube as mini-documentaries while the brothers are at sea. Youngest brother Lachlan, 26, added: 'It was emotional watching the documentary with Mum. It made us really think about how our choices affect others. We've always been close as a family, but this brought us even closer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It's a strange feeling seeing your life played back to you. There were definitely embarrassing moments, but we couldn't have imagined it would turn out the way it did. 'We've got a laptop with us, so we're going to re-watch it today. It's the one bit of TV we're letting ourselves watch for 100 plus days. That probably sounds egotistical to be watching ourselves - but honestly, it'll be emotional and it's a great way to see our family while we're thousands of miles away. Importantly there's only one episode, which means no risk of a binge-watch derailing the row.' Richard Williams, Managing Director of Digital at STV, added: "The Maclean brothers are a truly inspirational group of Scots and their story of perseverance in the face of adversity is one that I know STV Player viewers will be totally gripped by. 'Giving a platform to homegrown stories like this is important to us, and every incredible twist and turn of the trio's heroic charity row is streaming now for free.'
Edinburgh Live
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh brothers who rowed across the Atlantic tell their story in new STV documentary
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh brothers who crossed the Atlantic in a 28-foot-boat are featuring in a new documentary that tells their story. The Maclean Brothers, who are currently on another journey across the Pacific Ocean, set out on their 3,000-mile Atlantic journey back in 2019 with no rowing experience. The STV documentary tells their tale of family, positivity and adventure. Out of Our Depth: Three Brothers in a Boat includes candid recounts from the brothers, including stories of seasickness and slapstick. Speaking from the middle of the Pacific, 33-year-old Ewan Maclean, the eldest brother, said: 'It was all completely new to us. You know what it's like - you have an idea and you just get carried away. We were working, studying, juggling other things. 'It was eye-opening watching the documentary and realising how much we've changed. Our preparations really were piss poor. In many ways, watching it was a wake up call. If we're going to row an ocean three times as long as the Atlantic, we couldn't go into it half-cocked. 'We're so grateful to Lost Clock. They've told our story - and continue to tell our story - in the most incredible way. Before we left, we watched it with our family and friends. There was everything from roaring laughter to genuine tears.' Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Their Atlantic journey broke three world records, as they became the first trio of brothers to row any ocean. They were also the fastest, and youngest, trio to row the Atlantic. Jamie Maclean, 31, said: 'I don't think people ever experience the clarity of thought you get at sea in normal life. It changed the direction of our lives. We thought it would be a one-off adventure, but it made us re-evaluate our purpose. We realised we wanted to do something together and make a real impact. "Everything we're doing now is in service of providing clean water to communities living in poverty - especially in Madagascar, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change.' Youngest brother Lachlan (26) added: 'It was emotional watching the documentary with Mum. It made us really think about how our choices affect others. We've always been close as a family, but this brought us even closer. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. 'It's a strange feeling seeing your life played back to you. There were definitely embarrassing moments, but we couldn't have imagined it would turn out the way it did. 'We've got a laptop with us, so we're going to re-watch it today. It's the one bit of TV we're letting ourselves watch for 100+ days. That probably sounds egotistical to be watching ourselves - but honestly, it'll be emotional and it's a great way to see our family while we're thousands of miles away. Importantly there's only one episode, which means no risk of a binge-watch derailing the row.' Richard Williams, Managing Director of Digital at STV, added: "The Maclean brothers are a truly inspirational group of Scots and their story of perseverance in the face of adversity is one that I know STV Player viewers will be totally gripped by. Giving a platform to homegrown stories like this is important to us, and every incredible twist and turn of the trio's heroic charity row is streaming now for free.'
