Monarch of the Glen

A young man attempts to save his grand family home in Scotland

Drama

Susan Hampshire & Richard Briers star in this drama about a man who returns to help his family's crumbling Scottish estate. Poor Archie faces a seemingly endless set of hurdles.

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Archie MacDonald is called to his ailing father's bedside, but all is not what it seems.

Archie MacDonald, the young owner of a fashionable London restaurant, is called to his ailing father's bedside, at a lochside mansion in the Scottish Highlands.

Archie is still adamant that the estate must be sold.

Archie is still adamant that the estate must be sold. Hector seems unable to face reality. A banker arrives to foreclose on the estate's loan.

Justine, Archie's girlfriend from London, has arrived to find out what Archie is up to.

Archie's long-suffering girlfriend and business partner, Justine, has arrived from London to find out what he is up to.

Katrina has a shock when when an ancient diary is discovered.

Archie's troublesome sister, Lizzie, turns up with her new age boyfriend, Gerald.

As the new Laird of Glenbogle, Archie must take part in a traditional boat race.

Archie has organised a special Highland Night at his restaurant in London.

Justine gives Archie an ultimatum: return to London or give up the restaurant.

Archie's crumbling inheritance looks doomed, but can he bring it back from the brink?

Archie's plan to resurrect his crumbling inheritance looks doomed, when their main ally at Lascelles bank is faced with the chop.

Archie and his irrepressible father, Hector, go head-to-head over a rare barrel of whisky.

Archie and his irrepressible father, Hector, go head-to-head as they battle for possession of a rare and valuable barrel of whisky.

Hector digs deep to save Archie's bacon as a grudge threatens the future of Glenbogle.

Ghosts from the past return to haunt Hector; as a long-held grudge threatens the future of Glenbogle.

Katrina reveals that she and Fergal are more than just good friends.

Archie wants to ignore his 30th birthday, but there's little chance of that, with Molly planning secret celebrations and Hector preparing a special surprise all of his own.

Molly's gambling addiction threatens to bankrupt the MacDonald family.

Molly's gambling addiction threatens to bankrupt the Macdonald family, when she falls foul of a hard-bitten Glasgow gangster.

Archie finds himself caught in the middle, as he struggles to unite a divided family.

Crockery flies at Glenbogle, as Lexie comes face to face with her estranged mother. Archie finds himself caught in the mother of cat-fights as he struggles to unite a divided family.

Hector disowns Lizzie, but can Archie reconcile his family as she goes into labour?

The sudden arrival of a pregnant Lizzie MacDonald provokes a disapproving Hector into disowning his errant daughter.

Archie invokes the chieftains' challenge to prove that he is the true Monarch of the Glen.

Archie thinks he's found a solution to the estate's financial problems.

Life is never dull in Glenbogle. As soon as Archie thinks he's found a solution to the estate's financial problems, the bank's ruthless new manager arrives with plans of her own, as things go from bad to worse.

Archie is struggling under Stella's new regime. She's rationed everything.

Archie is struggling under Stella's new regime. She's rationed everything and even Hector's dogs have been banished. If Archie doesn't take drastic action Lexie, Golly and Duncan will be next.

Archie falls out with Stella over a fishing weekend he has organised for paying guests.

Archie falls out with Stella over a fishing weekend he has organised for some paying guests. Archie must then use all his powers of charm and persuasion when Stella rashly gets Golly arrested.

Golly meets his old flame Alison and their daughter, Jessica.

Golly comes face to face with his past when he meets his old flame Alison and their wilful daughter, Jessica. Golly is desperate to gain the respect and affection of his only child but Jessica ignores his overtures.

Stella and Archie come to blows over the proposed sale of Glenbogle's biggest mountain.

Stella and Archie come to blows over the proposed sale of Glenbogle's biggest mountain, Ben Bogle. Stella wants to sell it to Stuart MacIntosh, a sharp entrepreneur who has his eye on both the mountain and Lexie.

Stella is knocked for six when her husband, Graham arrives, seeking reconciliation.

Stella is knocked for six when her husband, Graham arrives, seeking reconciliation. But Graham is not all that he seems and soon the entire future of Glenbogle hangs in the balance. When Stella turns to Archie for help he rises to the occasion.

Duncan and Archie trade places to save Duncan being shown up in front of his penpal.

Duncan and Archie have to trade places to save Duncan being shown up in front of his beautiful French penpal, which means Duncan can be King for a day, while Archie has to deal with a surprise Health and Safety inspection.

Hector's regimental reunion brings fresh chaos to Glenbogle and draws attention.

Hector's regimental reunion brings fresh chaos to Glenbogle and draws unexpected attention from the police in the form of Hector's old army pal. The hostilities between Lexie and Stella hot up when Stella admits her love for Archie.

With the estate finances back on track, Stella faces up to her departure from Glenbogle.

With the estate finances back on track, Stella faces up to her imminent departure from Glenbogle. A lavish Midsummer Ball has been planned to celebrate her achievements and be the final test before officially handing back the keys to Archie.

Archie and Lexie's happy news gets a very mixed reception.

Archie and Lexie's happy news gets a very mixed reception especially from Jo - Molly's younger brother arrived unexpectedly from Africa. Meanwhile Hector has become obsessed with a huge pike and comes up with an outrageous scheme.

The family are in mourning but pull together to make the funeral an event to remember.

The family are in mourning but must pull together to make the funeral an event to remember. With emotions running high Lexie is having second thoughts about marrying Archie. Has Hector's prediction of dire calamity come true?

Molly returns from holiday, determined to put the memory of Hector's death behind her.

Molly returns from holiday, determined to put the memory of Hector's death behind her. Archie plans to return Glenbogle to its former glory, using wolves, and spends all his funds on the new venture.

Archie applies for a grant from a wildlife charity.

Archie applies for a grant from a wildlife charity but when the charity's representative turns up, he doesn't know whether to laugh or cry.

A face from Molly's past also makes an appearance, with designs on becoming the new Laird.

Archie interviews candidates for the teaching post at the local school, he is surprised when the first candidate is Katrina returning to take up her old post. A face from Molly's past also makes an appearance, with designs on becoming the new Laird.

An old friend of the family, David, arrives on the estate but Lexie becomes concerned.

An old friend of the family, David, arrives on the estate but Lexie becomes concerned as he asks Archie to invest money in his nickel business. Molly is appalled to learn that the wolf pack plan to kill the runt and secretly frees the cub.

Duncan books a camping party at Glenbogle, not realising that they are naturists.

Duncan books a camping party into the campsite at Glenbogle, not realising that they are naturists. Terrified of how Archie will react, he keeps his mistake quiet but the naked truth soon emerges when Carlin the wolf escapes from his pen.

Lexie discovers that Hector had been making monthly payments to a woman named Grace.

As Lexie trawls through Glenbogle's muddled finances, she discovers that the late Hector had been making payments to a woman named Grace. When a boy visiting the wildlife park goes missing, he is escorted back safely by a 'mystery man of the woods'.

Archie is desperate to settle Hector's death duties to avoid crippling interest charges.

Archie is desperate to settle Hector's death duties and avoid crippling interest charges and resolves to sell part of the estate to Kilwillie, thereby forfeiting it. Kilwillie makes Molly an offer she finds hard to refuse, under the circumstances.

Golly tells Irene that a suspicious man has been wandering the estate asking for her.

Golly tells Irene that a suspicious man has been wandering the estate asking for her. Hamish's Auntie Liz arranges a seance for Molly in an attempt to receive an anniversary message from Hector, and Molly pays a visit to her new neighbour, Andrew.

It's the day of the Ghillies' Ball. Lexie is determined that the ball will be a success.

It's the day of the Ghillies' Ball. Lexie is determined that the ball will be a success, but Molly's efforts in the kitchen end in disaster and the presence of irrepressible widow Merilyn and her daughter only make matters worse.

Archie is unable to protect Molly from the truth about Paul.

Archie is unable to protect Molly from the truth about Paul, leaving her to decide whether or not her future lies at Glenbogle. As Archie also tries to come to terms with Paul's presence, he is forced to confront both the truth about Hector.

Archie is happy, but he is contemplating leaving to go to New York to run a restaurant.

Returning to the peace and tranquillity of Glenbogle, newlyweds Archie and Lexie seem to have finally realised their dreams together.

Archie begins to mistrust Paul. Molly's relationship with Andrew blossoms.

Archie begins to mistrust Paul after discovering a secret from his past, while Molly's relationship with Andrew blossoms.

Molly starts Glenbogle's first dating agency, but is keeping it a secret from the family.

Paul incurs the wrath of the villagers when he refuses to take the blame for wrecking the community minibus.

Should Archie share more responsibilities with Paul? Golly's daughter Jess visits.

Glenbogle prepares for the annual football match against Glencampbell, and Golly gets a surprise when his daughter, Jess, arrives to stay.

Duncan discovers that Hermione hasn't been telling him the truth.

Archie and Paul clash when Dorothy announces plans to build a tourist attraction, while Duncan discovers that Hermione hasn't been telling the truth.

The return of Archie's sister forces him into a big decision.

The return of Archie's sister Lizzie forces him to make the biggest decision of his life. Meanwhile, Golly finally admits his feelings for Molly and determines to reveal his hand, but has he left it too late?

With Archie gone, a power struggle develops between Lexie and Paul about the distillery.

Lexie and Paul battle for power, and clash over a crisis at the local distillery. A heartbroken Golly discovers a dark secret in Andrew's past and Duncan is forced to confront an old flame of Jess'.

Dorothy has annexed the island in the middle of the loch for a Tai Chi retreat.

Lexie discovers that Dorothy has annexed the island in the middle of the loch for a Tai Chi retreat. The island was a lucrative source of income for Glenbogle as it has the best fishing on the estate.

Lexie's plans to hold a successful clan gathering are thwarted.

Lexie's plans to hold a successful clan gathering are thwarted when the fastidious Charles MacDonald discovers that at the same time she and Paul are trying to accommodate a special request from Amanda.

Molly and Golly are offered a future together and Paul discovers a secret about Amanda.

Lexie gets a shock when a stranger from her past appears at the house, and while Molly and Golly are suddenly offered a completely different future together, Paul discovers a secret about Amanda.

As the family prepare for hogmanay, Paul discovers a strange link to his past.

Christmas Special

As the family prepare for hogmanay, Paul discovers a strange link to his past, and Duncan helps out a pair of amateur ghost hunters.

It's a new era for Glenbogle, as Paul sets about making his mark on the estate.

It's a new era for Glenbogle, as Paul sets about making his mark by attempting to modernise the estate. But Lexie's unexpected return from New Zealand forces Paul to face up to his feelings for her.

Donald Ulysses MacDonald, Hector's younger brother, returns to Glenbogle.

Donald Ulysses MacDonald, Hector's younger brother and the black sheep of the family, returns to Glenbogle. In a bid to forget her marital problems, Lexie enthusiastically throws herself into organising Molly's forthcoming 60th birthday party.

It's crunch time for Lexie and Paul as they confront the consequences of their kiss.

It's crunch time for Lexie and Paul as they have to confront the consequences of their kiss. Duncan gets the chance to broadcast on Rob Roy Radio. Much to everyone's surprise, he shows real potential as a DJ.

The discovery of a German WWII fighter plane brings long buried secrets to light.

The discovery of a German WWII fighter plane at the bottom of Glenbogle Loch brings long buried secrets to light.

Paul gives an old army friend a job on the estate, with disastrous consequences.

Paul gives an old army friend a job on the estate, with disastrous consequences. A new arrival brings the possibility of romance for Golly and Donald hosts a stag party.

A unkempt and bearded stranger arrives in Glenbogle, claiming not to know who he is.

A unkempt and bearded stranger arrives in Glenbogle, claiming not to know who he is. His presence affects the house in many mysterious ways.

There are poachers at large in Glenbogle and Jess has to try and catch them.

There are poachers at large in Glenbogle and Jess has to try and catch them. Unsure about each other's feelings following their kiss, an awkwardness lingers between Isobel and Paul.

Love is in the air at Glenbogle as an old flame of Donald's comes to visit.

Love is in the air at Glenbogle as an old flame of Donald's comes to visit, while a clay pigeon shooting competition increases the rivalry between Paul and Chester.

Ewan makes an unwelcome discovery about his father.

Ewan makes an unwelcome discovery about his father, while Paul attempts to create a good impression on Lucy's parents. Lucy misleads her parents into thinking that marriage is on the cards for her and Paul, much to his surprise.

Donald makes a surprise challenge to Paul becoming laird of Glenbogle.

Donald makes a surprise challenge to Paul becoming laird of Glenbogle, while Molly's return from New Zealand is not a happy one.

Paul can't pay for the repairs to his Tenants' crofts and clashes with beautiful Iona.

Paul can't pay for the repairs to his Tenants' crofts and clashes with beautiful Iona, their new Chairperson. Golly has to decide whether he is able to look after his baby boy on his own. Donald and Molly urgently need to repay a gambling debt.

The house is thrown into upheaval when Paul's god-daughter Amy arrives.

The house is thrown into upheaval when Paul's god-daughter Amy arrives, and chaos follows. But Amy has a secret she's trying to keep from Paul. Paul's old enemy Tam Cooper returns to the Glen and tries to do damage to the MacDonalds.

Paul's dreams to turn Glenbogle into a luxury hotel are severely tested.

Paul's dreams to turn Glenbogle into a luxury hotel are severely tested by the ultra demanding investor Viktor Zinchenko and his spoiled wife; will the MacDonalds make the grade?

Does Glenbogle have its own Loch Monster? Paul is sceptical until he has a vision.

Does Glenbogle have its own Loch Monster? Paul is sceptical until he has a mysterious vision. The scientists arrive to investigate and Ewan discovers he has real flair for business. Meanwhile, Molly tries her hand at matchmaking.

A tree blight threatens the forests of Glenbogle. Can tree surgeon Malcolm McRae help?

A tree blight threatens the forests of Glenbogle, but help comes in the shape of tree surgeon Malcolm McRae. To Paul's dismay, he is Iona's ex-boyfriend. Jess takes part in the Ghillie's annual challenge, a test of skill, strength and endurance.

The house is up for sale and it may be too late for Paul to save it from a hostile buyer.

Life at Glenbogle seems to be over for the MacDonalds, when Molly gets a visit from the after-life. The house is up for sale and it may be too late for Paul to save it from a hostile buyer.

Monarch of the Glen

Monarch of the Glen

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