The Glenbogle estate, ancestral Highland home of the MacDonald family is facing financial ruin. When the Laird's son Archie is persuaded to return, he vows to revive the estate - a decision that affects the lives of all in this close-knit community. Over seven series, Monarch of the Glen follows the loves, conflicts and schemes of the MacDonald family, their neighbours and employees in one of the most popular dramas ever screened on British television.