Martin Compston was concerned that viewers would find him on the new road trip series "annoying."

Martin Compston was concerned that a new six-part documentary chronicling his car trip around Scotland with host Phil MacHugh would make him "annoying" to viewers.

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The Waterfront Theatre in Greenock hosted the world premiere of Martin Compston's Scottish Fling.

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Compston and MacHugh were cast in the six-part series in Scotland's west coast town of Greenock.

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"Because you have the character to hide behind, it can be pretty nerve-wracking.

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"I wonder whether I occasionally go overboard, if I'm too alert, or if I'll just bother others." said he.

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That's the benefit of doing it with your friend, he said, "We can divide the annoyance between us."

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On Thursday, September 8 at 10 p.m., BBC Scotland will debut the first episode.

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