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8 Episodes 2000 - 2000
Episode 1
48 mins
Archie McDonald, a young restaurateur, is tricked into returning to his home, Glenbogle, by his eccentric father and mother, Hector and Molly. Once there Archie finds out that the estate is on the verge of bankruptcy. In this pilot episode we also meet some other employees at the Glenbogle house, Lexie, Duncan and Golly as well as the young school teacher, Katrina.
Episode 2
49 mins
A ruthless banker comes to Glenbogle and informs the family that if they cannot pay the outstanding debt the bank will have no choice but to close Glenbogle. Desperate to save his family's home, Archie pulls out all the stops to persuade the bank to reconsider.
Episode 3
49 mins
Now that Archie's girlfriend Justine has arrived at Glenbogle she notices some chemistry between Archie and Katrina. Then, Glenbogle's neighbor, Killwillie, asks the family to host the Glenbogle ball in his place. While making the rushed preparations for the family, Justine learns of a past tragedy that still haunts the MacDonald family.
Episode 4
49 mins
Harold Xavier returns to Glenbogle after a 25 year absence. He is a genealogist and has returned to check the records for the Ballantine clan and to deliver a bequest to the rightful heir. Duncan's grandmother may have been part of that family and he's now convinced that he is going to become a laird in his own right. While digging the records out of the attic, Archie finds a case belonging to the family's onetime cook who turns out to have been Katina's mother. Her diary reveals a long hidden secret that suggests Katrina may be part of the family and results in Molly moving out of the house.
Episode 5
49 mins
Archie hits on the idea of producing spring water as a means of raising money to keep the estate going. Katrina isn't sure she likes the commercialization, but when her well goes dry, she definitely sours on the idea. Archie's sister Lizzie returns to Glenbogle with a group of friends intent on turning the manor house into a wellness center. She also announces that she is pregnant. Her plans conflict with Archie's and he takes a dislike to her boyfriend Gerald, convinced the man is a charlatan. Golly meanwhile seems to have vanished and when Lexie learns his secret - and his problem - she suggests to Archie that it is the Laird's duty to help him out and give him advice.
Episode 6
48 mins
As the new laird to Glenbogle, Archie must accept Killwillie's challenge in competing against him in the annual Highland boat race. With the odds of history stacked against him, Archie doubles the stakes when he requests that ring of his forefathers be added as prize to the winner of the race.
Episode 7
48 mins
Archie and Justine organize a special Highland Night at their restaurant. To help execute the plan smoothly, Archie and Lexie head over to London to make the preparations. But it isn't long before things start to go wrong and Archie and Justine confront each other about their dwindling relationship.
Episode 8
49 mins
Justine tells Archie that he must decide whether or not to return to their restaurant in London or to stay at Glenbogle with his family. To make matters worst, Flemming returns informing Archie that the bank can wait no longer for him to pay out the debt, and the estate begins to fall apart forcing Archie and his family to move out.