Take the High Road was a British soap opera produced by Scottish Television, set in the fictional village of Glendarroch, which started in February 1980 as an ITV daytime soap opera, and was dropped by the network in 1993, although various members of the ITV Network continued to screen the programme, while others had no interest in doing so. The programme has developed a cult following.

Where to Watch Take the High Road • Season 11

103 Episodes

  • Episode 504
    E1
    Episode 504Lynn tells Morag she wants to be a crofter. Joanna reprimands Carol. Bob and Sneddon argue about work. All the donations for the fete have disappeared. Bob hands in his notice.
  • Episode 505
    E2
    Episode 505Mrs Anderson has lost her voice so can't help Archie at he fete. Glendarroch wins the tug-of-war with Sneddon's help. Mr Murdoch is the surprise winner of the jam making competition.
  • Episode 506
    E3
    Episode 506Bob comes second best in a fight with Sneddon. Dougal tells Alice that Donald will have to stay at the Lachlan Croft from now on. Fergus shares his champagne win. Sir John reprimands Sneddon to Eric's annoyance.
  • Episode 507
    E4
    Episode 507The fete has raised over £700. Dougal talks to Inverdarroch about marrying Morag. Mr Murdoch raises concerns with the Minister about Sunday School attendance. Carol goes on another shopping spree.
  • Episode 508
    E5
    Episode 508Sheila gives Mr Murdoch the idea of a trip to the zoo, and Fergus offers his services. Joanna doesn't like the way that Fiona handles Carol. Morag turns down Dougal. Archie loses files on the new computer.
  • Episode 509
    E6
    Episode 509Bob is getting increasingly angry about his situation. Mrs Mack complains about the zoo trip. Sneddon says that the accounts produced by Lorna on the computer are wrong.
  • Episode 510
    E7
    Episode 510Bob asks for his job back from Sneddon, who turns him down. Alice confides her worries to Isabel. Mrs Mack has written to the Post Office HQ. Bob hits Alice.
  • Episode 511
    E8
    Episode 511Alice has stayed at the Lachlan Croft. Fergus cannot use the Post Bus for the zoo trip. Sneddon pressures Lorna about the accounts.
  • Episode 512
    E9
    Episode 512The Minister sorts out the zoo trip, but they now need a woman on the team. Donald turns up upset at Blair's Store. Carol is getting into financial bother.
  • Episode 513
    E10
    Episode 513Mairi tells Isabel the zoo trip needs a female chaperone, but nobody will help. Dr Wallace asks the Minister to talk to Bab and Alice. Brian gives Donald his stamp album.
  • Episode 514
    E11
    Episode 514Fergus asks Sheila to help on the trip and she accepts. Alice explains the situation to Donald. Archie confesses but Eric discovers he was responsible for the computer error.
  • Episode 515
    E12
    Episode 515Brian delivers a box of groceries to Bob saying it is their regular order. Carol receives a final demand through the post and shows all the other to Sheila. Mr Carradine has let Sorry Watson know about Bob's situation.
  • Episode 516
    E13
    Episode 516Bob gets a letter and borrows money from Inverdarroch for train fare. Sir john and Lady Margaret return from their trip to London with Sarah who goes on to view Letterfalloch.
  • Episode 517
    E14
    Episode 517Sheila's story is in the Herald, but the villagers can easily work out who is in debt. Sir john puts Sarah off buying Letterfalloch. Bob comes back on the ferry. Fergus is found at the camels.
  • Episode 518
    E15
    Episode 518Fiona offers Carol a full-time job and gets Mr Carradine to look at a repayment schedule. Bob tells Alice he has been offered a job away from the village.
  • Episode 519
    E16
    Episode 519Mr Carradine takes Carol's credit cards away from her. Steve and Sheila disagree about her journalism career. Carol forgives Sheila. Mr Murdoch gets a lot of promise for Sunday School attendance, much to the annoyance of Mrs Mack.
  • Episode 520
    E17
    Episode 520Effie talks to Lorna about marriage. Sneddon suggests grouse shooting to Eric. Isabel asks Lady Margaret to be President of the Rural, and she accepts.
  • Episode 521
    E18
    Episode 521Brian is concerned over Isabel's health. Lynn confesses to Inverdarroch that she is skipping school.
  • Episode 522
    E19
    Episode 522Sneddon sees the crofters about giving over land. Mairi blames Hamish for his attitude to Lynn. Father Brendan goes to see Fiona.
  • Episode 523
    E20
    Episode 523Eric is convinced he is an 'incomer' like Sneddon. Mrs Mack throws out the Minister's sermon while tidying up. Lady Margaret asks Dr Wallace to arrange a mobile cancer screening.
  • Episode 524
    E21
    Episode 524Donald's recent behaviour of drawing on walls has caused Alice and Mrs Lachlan to argue. Lady Margaret distributes letters about a meeting she'd like the residents to attend.
  • Episode 525
    E22
    Episode 525Isabel and Effie's chat in the shop makes Effie suddenly interested in Fergus. Mrs Mack confronts Lady Margaret for not consulting the Rural Committee before the excursion.
  • Episode 526
    E23
    Episode 526Effie in particular is curious as to why Fergus didn't deliver the post. Bob accuses Alice of not wanting to move with him, giving her an ultimatum.
  • Episode 527
    E24
    Episode 527Alice asks Mrs Lachlan if Dougal would reconsider letting her take Donald. A man by the name of Maxwell shows up looking for Eddie.
  • Episode 528
    E25
    Episode 528Brian knows there's more to Isabel's short disappearance than she's letting on and tries hard to find out what's wrong.
  • Episode 529
    E26
    Episode 529Alice tells Brian about Isabel. Lorna suggests Effie cooks a meal for Fergus. Father Brendan feels uneasy about visiting Fiona and Rory.
  • Episode 530
    E27
    Episode 530Isabel gets a hospital appointment, but insists it is a waste of time. Sneddon counters Eric's criticism by suggesting an association between Joanna and Rory. Mr Murdoch thinks he has shot someone.
  • Episode 531
    E28
    Episode 531Carol sings the praises of Father Brendan to Fiona. Isabel needs an operation to remove the lump. Sheila gets a mystery caller - Eddy. Donald has over £1's worth of chocolate in his school bag.
  • Episode 532
    E29
    Episode 532Isabel goes into hospital. Sheila is looking after Eddy. Effie entertains Fergus in the Dining Room but is interrupted by Sir John's return.
  • Episode 533
    E30
    Episode 533Eric offers Peter Craig the peat cutting and delivery job. Eddy overhears Brian and Sheila talk about informing the Army. Dougal is frustrated thinking that Donald has stolen money at school. Fiona is please to see Father Brendan.
  • Episode 534
    E31
    Episode 534Dr Wallace has to tell the Police about the gunshot wound. Isabel rejects help from a cancer counsellor. Jinty Craig has stolen the money.
  • Episode 535
    E32
    Episode 535Eric terminates Brian's contract. Mr Murdoch sees Eddy to clear up the shooting.
  • Episode 536
    E33
    Episode 536Candidates arrive for interview with Sir John, one is not happy with the arrangements. Dr Wallace confronts Mr Murdoch about his poaching. Joanna tells Father Brendan Fiona will marry Rory. Dougal asks Donald who he wants to stay with.
  • Episode 537
    E34
    Episode 537Bob and Alice plan to go away when Donald is at school, but Alice can't leave. Eddy tries to change his statement, but Sgt Murray knows the truth.
  • Episode 538
    E35
    Episode 538Inverdarroch gets a letter from his sister Moira. Sheila has phoned Eddy's CO. Isabel gets home from hospital. Sir John plays the candidates against each other.
  • Episode 539
    E36
    Episode 539Alice confides in the Minister. The CO tells Eddy that other incidents have occurred, and he returns to the Army. Dr Wallace introduces the new district nurse, Claire Millar. Fiona and Joanna argue about Rory.
  • Episode 540
    E37
    Episode 540Eric believes his mother that Joanna is having an affair with Rory. Alice goes to see Bob and tell him it's over. Father Brendan tells Fiona that there is no future for them.
  • Episode 541
    E38
    Episode 541Claire offers to help Isabel with the washing. Sir John discovers Sneddon is still working for Letterfalloch and wants him sacked. Fergus suggests moving into the village. Rory catches Fiona and Father Brendan kissing.
  • Episode 542
    E39
    Episode 542Joanna drives off with Rory and they stay overnight at an hotel. Sheila wants to write a story about Isabel, but she refuses. Mrs Anderson puts Inverdarroch's brother in law, Joe, in his place.
  • Episode 543
    E40
    Episode 543Fergus and Mr Murdoch are in competition for a cottage.
  • Episode 544
    E41
    Episode 544Moira talks Mrs Anderson into getting the paper for Joe. Inverdarroch drives him to the bookies in Auchtarne. The Minister tells Fiona that Father Brendan has moved away.
  • Episode 545
    E42
    Episode 545Both Mr Murdoch and Fergus receive letters from a law firm regarding the cottage. Lorna is surprised to hear that Eric is leaving Glendarroch.
  • Episode 546
    E43
    Episode 546The minister is starting to doubt his abilities in his job and is considering retirement, which upsets Mrs Mack.
  • Episode 547
    E44
    Episode 547Eric and Joanna set off for a long weekend with no specific destination in mind. Inverdarroch refuses to give Joe money for gambling, which makes him angry.
  • Episode 548
    E45
    Episode 548Dougal receives a photo of the lady he's been writing to but still isn't convinced of her existence and Inverdarroch is angered by Joe's behaviour.
  • Episode 549
    E46
    Episode 549Archie and Lorna think that someone might be playing a trick on Dougal and consider it could be Effie. Moira confides in Morag about the letter that Joe receives.
  • Episode 550
    E47
    Episode 550Mr Murdoch has decided not to move, angering Mrs Mack and Inverdarroch is proving to be finding it hard coming to terms with Moira leaving.
  • Episode 551
    E48
    Episode 551Over at the Manse, the minister can't seem to make the right decision by Mrs Mack and Sneddon is suspicious of Lady Margaret.
  • Episode 552
    E49
    Episode 552Lady Margaret arranges to meet Harry as she is now usnure about her decision. Isabel doesn't think she's up to going to church but Brian convinces her otherwise.
  • Episode 553
    E50
    Episode 553Sheila advises Irene to speak to the minister about her feelings concerning the wedding. John avoids speaking to Margaret about their future since he discovered she lied about her whereabouts.
  • Episode 554
    E51
    Episode 554Dougal insists on Donald helping him on the Croft instead of helping Inverdarroch. Mrs Mack continues her search for a new housekeeping position.
  • Episode 555
    E52
    Episode 555Dougal has a plan to catch out who is writing the letters in belief that she isn't real. Unbeknown to him though, the people of Glendarroch already know about her expected arrival.
  • Episode 556
    E53
    Episode 556Donald tries to show in an interest in his father's work but Dougal is pre occupied. Mrs Lachlan insists that Dougal tell Gladys the truth.
  • Episode 557
    E54
    Episode 557Grace is pressuring Dougal to tell Gladys the truth but he can't seem to do so. Donald goes to see Inverdarroch but unintentionally causes a nasty accident while playing on the tractor.
  • Episode 558
    E55
    Episode 558Claire feels terrible about Inverdarroch's accident and reveals why she never drives. Mrs Lachlan is getting impatient that Dougal still hasn't told Gladys the truth.
  • Episode 559
    E56
    Episode 559Fergus is planning revenge on Mr Murdoch for his noisy dogs. Lorna allows the Minister to look over the Gamekeeper's Cottage, but Sir John then insists he can't have it.
  • Episode 560
    E57
    Episode 560Mharie tells Lynn that she has to stop seeing Sir John who calls in at the croft after a successful fishing trip. Gladys gets closer to Grace after asking Dougal about Aimee.
  • Episode 561
    E58
    Episode 561Mr Murdoch is woken by Fergus going to work on a motorbike. Eric and Joanna return unaware that Sir John and Lady Margaret have split. Gladys persuades Alice to get Bob to apply for his old job on the estate.
  • Episode 562
    E59
    Episode 562Mr Murdoch has sabotaged Fergus's bike. Lorna complains to Isabel about covering up for Sir John. The Minister is refused a place at the Old Folks Home. Claire cooks dinner for Morag and Inverdarroch.
  • Episode 563
    E60
    Episode 563Fergus and Mr Murdoch have a stand-up argument in Blair's Store. Dougal is impressed when Gladys hand rears one of the new lambs. Claire asks Morag about her relationship with Inverdarroch. Isabel offers the Minister accommodation.
  • Episode 564
    E61
    Episode 564Claire surprises Mrs McTaggart and Morag after spending the night at Inverdarroch. Alice sees Bob about moving back. Eric discovers Sir John has been neglecting the estate. The Minister delivers his last sermon on forgiveness.
  • Episode 565
    E62
    Episode 565Dougal tells Morag he is thinking of getting married. Sheila is collecting camping equipment for Mrs Mack. Mharie storms in and confronts Sir John but is surprised by his offer to help Lynn with her studies.
  • Episode 566
    E63
    Episode 566Mr Murdoch and Fergus spend the night in the cells after a drinking session. Dougal gets interrupted by his mother when about to propose. Sir John's mother Lady William arrives and sets about organising the Big House.
  • Episode 567
    E64
    Episode 567Dougal proposes to Gladys but after Morag and Isabel let out Dougal's secret. The Minister's books arrive at the Blairs and Mrs Mack barricades herself inside the Manse.
  • Episode 568
    E65
    Episode 568Gladys's welcoming committee turn up to see her leave. Bob asks to see Eric about the gamekeeper job. Joanna tells Fiona she may be expecting. Mrs Woods sees a mysterious light coming from the Manse.
  • Episode 569
    E66
    Episode 569The minister is concerned about Mrs Mack's recent antics of locking herself in the manse, and He pays her a visit where she informs him of her plan.
  • Episode 570
    E67
    Episode 570Inverdarroch is unhappy that Claire cycles to all her calls and insists that she drives again. Sheila has written an article about Mrs Mack for the paper, angering many residents.
  • Episode 571
    E68
    Episode 571Dougal is proving to struggle without Grace around. The press are hovering around the manse but Sheila is there to tell them who they must go through for information.
  • Episode 572
    E69
    Episode 572Alice is worried about how she's going to get furniture for the cottage. It's the day of Sheila's mother's wedding and a surprise guest is brought along.
  • Episode 573
    E70
    Episode 573Inverdarroch doesn't quite get the answer he wants from Claire. Meanwhile Joanna has some news which leaves Ruiri questioning things.
  • Episode 574
    E71
    Episode 574Mrs Mack's cleverness in managing to escape the manse to go to the wedding is causing much laughter in Glendarroch.
  • Episode 575
    E72
    Episode 575Mr Carradine explains to Mr Parker that the Manse reverts to the estate and Bill allows the Minister to return rent free.
  • Episode 576
    E73
    Episode 576Mark fires Sheila then rewrites her story. Sneddon hires two workers Tom and Scott Logan.
  • Episode 577
    E74
    Episode 577Mrs Anderson takes over as housekeeper and Letterfalloch. Donald tells Inverdarroch he wants to stay with Dougal. Mark gives Sheila her job back. Claire spends the night at Inverdarroch.
  • Episode 578
    E75
    Episode 578Brian finds Peter Craig is undercutting the peat price. Jim Hunter tells Tam Logan he has some dirt on Sneddon. Alice is delighted by the furniture, but Dougal doesn't have the heart to tell her about Donald.
  • Episode 579
    E76
    Episode 579Morag is shattered after hearing about Claire. Mrs Anderson tells Isabel that Jim hunter is lodging with her. Alice is curt with Claire in the shop. Bob returns. Brian threatens Jim. Inverdarroch argues with Morag.
  • Episode 580
    E77
    Episode 580Alice is upset by Donald's decision, but Grace lends her comfort. Sheila gives Jim the cold shoulder in front of Isabel. Joanna cuts off Bill over the nursery.
  • Episode 581
    E78
    Episode 581Mrs McTaggart tells Inverdarroch about the villager's feelings towards Claire. Mark interviews Eric over the peat business. Brian attacks Jim who approaches Sneddon about getting revenge.
  • Episode 582
    E79
    Episode 582Sneddon sacks Peter Craig. Morag sets Inverdarroch right about their relationship.
  • Episode 583
    E80
    Episode 583Morag organises a birthday party for Inverdarroch. Scott Logan confronts Jim over his treatment of Carol. Grace tells Sheila and Bill the ghost story.
  • Episode 584
    E81
    Episode 584Jim tries to blackmail Sneddon then threatens to get even with him and Brian. Effie suspects the ghost when Joanna says things are moving about in the nursery. Claire turns up at the birthday party.
  • Episode 585
    E82
    Episode 585Brian and Peter find the peat barn on fire and the Fire Service soon discover a badly charred body. Jim Hunter does not turn up for work at Letterfalloch.
  • Episode 586
    E83
    Episode 586The Police have requisitioned the Hall and identified the body as Jim Hunter. Brian, Peter, Sneddon and Scott Logan are the chief suspects. Joanna finds a cot in the nursery.
  • Episode 587
    E84
    Episode 587Mark gives Sheila an ultimatum, and thinks he can see the truth about the murder. Carol intends to sell her story about Jim to the nationals.
  • Episode 588
    E85
    Episode 588Brian is re-interviewed by the Police. Mr Murdoch tells Isabel that he saw Brian. Scott Logan confesses, but the evidence points to Tam. Claire and Eric find Joanna collapsed in the nursery.
  • Episode 589
    E86
    Episode 589Joanna has lost the baby. Michael Ross takes up the job of Mr Parker's assistant. Lady William lambasts Mr Parker's sermon. Sorry takes Sheila to lunch. Fiona's father has gone missing from his Edinburgh business.
  • Episode 590
    E87
    Episode 590Sheila refuses to write the story on the Glendarroch Ghost, which angers Ritchie.
  • Episode 591
    E88
    Episode 591Mrs Mack is impressed by the new minister and decides it'd be good to offer him accommodation. Sheila's idea for a story is knocked back and she later finds out why.
  • Episode 592
    E89
    Episode 592Eric announces over dinner that he's going to London for a while, and later tells Joanna he doesn't know when he'll be back.
  • Episode 593
    E90
    Episode 593Joanna wants to get away from Glendarroch but Sir John thinks it's a bad idea. The police ask Sneddon where Tom Logan might be and he directs them to Carol.
  • Episode 594
    E91
    Episode 594Sheila's job as a journalist is getting her into trouble and she is upset that Brian has ended their friendship.
  • Episode 595
    E92
    Episode 595John and Joanna work together on the peat feud and Michael and Mark have a heart to heart on aspects of their jobs. Meanwhile, Mark snoops around Sheila's desk while she's away.
  • Episode 596
    E93
    Episode 596Carol doesn't show up for work as she's leaving for London with Tom Logan. Fiona is worried about her father, who turns up to see Joanna.
  • Episode 597
    E94
    Episode 597Fiona and Carol argue over Carol's recent behaviour resulting in Carol begging not to be sacked.
  • Episode 598
    E95
    Episode 598Fergus is keen to get a team together for a quiz show, but no one has the time to listen to him. Grace is offended by Alice's offer of help and turns her way.
  • Episode 599
    E96
    Episode 599Sheila explains to Isabel what happened with the information from the story, but when Isabel tries to tell Brian, he hears nothing of it.
  • Episode 600
    E97
    Episode 600Mrs Mack disapproves of Michael having stayed over at Sheila's to answer the phone and doesn't believe she's getting calls. She then involves the police who disregards her complaint.
  • Episode 601
    E98
    Episode 601Isabel is concerned about the phone calls to Sheila and the police are again not any help, and Michael accidentally tells Sheila that Mark Ritchie's wife died.
  • Episode 602
    E99
    Episode 602Dougal has to scrape together enough money to pay the garage for the repairs to his tractor. Meanwhile Fiona is worried sick.
  • Episode 603
    E100
    Episode 603Sergeant Murray gives Sheila a few suggestions on how to get rid of the hoax callers and speaks to Mark Ritchie, but he takes it the wrong way and gets angry.
  • Episode 604
    E101
    Episode 604When Fergus returns from being on holiday, he finds out that his idea to go on the quiz show has been stolen. Grace collapses in the kitchen and Isabel later finds her.
  • Episode 605
    E102
    Episode 605Grace is in hospital and things at the Croft seem to be falling apart quickly but Lady Bill is on hand to help. Sheila receives a bill for an alarm call, which encourages Ritchie to do an experiment.
  • Episode 606
    E103
    Episode 606Alice is trying to cover up for Mr Cunningham but Sorry knows what she's up to and suggests that he have a word with him.

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