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Episode 1392 (4th October 1999)

**Episode 1392** is the 39th episode of the 20th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 4th October 1999**.

## **Synopsis**

Mairi has taken an order for Isabel's shop without her knowing, and she isn't happy when she returns. Ewan may have moved the evicted family into Sarah's old house, but it turns out to be Eddie that is squatting. Tony and Ewan seem to be fighting for Sarah's affections. Isabel apologises to Mairi for over-reacting.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* Joanna Ross-Gifford – Tamara Kennedy
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Ewan Logan – Gordon Brown
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
Episode 1457 (1st April 2001)

**Episode 1457** is the 14th episode of the 22nd season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Sunday 1st April 2001**.

## **Synopsis**

Chic realises that Lafferty will never beat ‘Road Runner’ Ronnie in the Ben Darroch race. Tom returns home after his operation, and is feeling much better. Sarah is trying to figure out what to do to save the estate. Mrs Mack and Victor fall out over the hotel. Lachie tells Morag and Tom about Sneddon.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Courtney Jane Mowatt
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron
* Paul Lafferty – Simon Weir
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Ewan Logan – Gordon Brown
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Claire Miller – Julie Miller
Episode 144 (21st October 1982)

**Episode 144** is the 40th episode of the 3rd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on Scottish Television on **Thursday 21st October 1982**.

## **Synopsis**

Isabel informs Kate’s parents of her whereabouts. The residents of Glendarroch attend Mrs Cunningham’s meeting which brings a negative response. Alice suffers terrible pains and collapses while at home alone.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Bob Taylor – Iain Agnew
* Alice Taylor – Muriel Romanes
* Inverdarroch – John Stahl
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* Jimmy Blair – Jimmy Chisholm
* Sorry Watson – Ron Paterson
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Kate Blair – Lucy Durham-Matthews
* Elizabeth Cunningham – Edith MacArthur
* Fiona Cunningham – Caroline Ashley
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Grace Lachlan – Marjorie Thomson
* Dougal Lachlan – Alec Monteath
* Morag Stewart – Jeannie Fisher
* Mr Murdoch – Robert Trotter
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Peter Craig – Jay Smith
Episode 1403 (20th December 1999)

**Episode 1403** is the 50th and final episode of the 20th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 20th December 1999**.

## **Synopsis**

Andy is upset to see that Sally is dating Lafferty, and goes to confront her. Morag is worried when an animal rights group send her and Tom hate mail. Dominic is learning how to be a mechanic. The volunteer firefighting group get their first emergency, but Morag doesn't make it in time. Andy gets drunk and goes to Sally's house and attacks her.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Paul Lafferty – Simon Weir
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Dr Andy Sharpe – Richard Conlon
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Dominic Ramsay – Gary Hollywood
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Kitty McIvor – Sarah Gudgeon
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum (uncredited)
Episode 148 (4th November 1982)

**Episode 148** is the 44th episode of the 3rd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on Scottish Television on **Thursday 4th November 1982**.

## **Synopsis**

Fiona has another set back regarding financial matters. Jimmy isn’t happy with Kate and Eddie’s new friendship and Bob worries for how Alice will take the bad news. Mrs Mack is scandalised by Lorna and Ken's new living arrangements.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Elizabeth Cunningham – Edith MacArthur
* Fiona Cunningham – Caroline Ashley
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* Jimmy Blair – Jimmy Chisholm
* Grace Lachlan – Marjorie Thomson
* Dougal Lachlan – Alec Monteath
* Bob Taylor – Iain Agnew
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Peter Craig – Jay Smith
* Donald Lachlan – Kevin Shearer
* Lorna Seton – Joan Alcorn
* Ken Calder – Bill Henderson
* Kate Blair – Lucy Durham-Matthews
* Archie Menzies – Paul Kermack
Episode 1478 (17th February 2002)

**Episode 1478** is the 7th episode of the 23rd season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Sunday 17th February 2002**.

## **Synopsis**

Tom finds the boys bedroom hidden away, and calls the police in to find him. Victor sells Sally they were outbid for the hotel, and she is furious. The boy returns to the farm, and he lets Tom cook him a meal. Sarah reassures Tony.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie

### **Guest Cast**

* George McCracken – Malcolm Hemmings
* Social Worker – Kim Tapping
Episode 1372 (17th May 1999)

**Episode 1372** is the 19th episode of the 20th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 17th May 1999**.

## **Synopsis**

Eddie and Sheila are bickering. Victor phones the police about what happened to Joanna, and feels guilty about having left her alone. Kitty tells Lachie that she is gay, but he thinks it's a phase. Eric isn't happy that Joanna didn't report the crime immediately. The man who attacked Jo is still hanging around Glendarroch.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Joanna Ross-Gifford – Tamara Kennedy
* Eric Ross-Gifford – Richard Greenwood
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Morgan Miller
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Kitty McIvor – Sarah Gudgeon
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew

### **Guest Cast**

* Lucy Ross-Gifford – Rosa Barbour
* Michael Lewis – Liam Brennan
Episode 142 (14th October 1982)

**Episode 142** is the 38th episode of the 3rd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on Scottish Television on **Thursday 14th October 1982**.

## **Synopsis**

Mrs Cunningham calls a meeting regarding the rent increases. Bob is concerned about Alice’s pains so early in the pregnancy and Fiona’s original plans to get money together have fallen through.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Elizabeth Cunningham – Edith MacArthur
* Fiona Cunningham – Caroline Ashley
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* Jimmy Blair – Jimmy Chisholm
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Graeme B. Hogg – Jim Byars
* Alex Geddes – James Cosmo
* Grace Lachlan – Marjorie Thomson
* Dougal Lachlan – Alec Monteath
* Bob Taylor – Iain Agnew
* Sorry Watson – Ron Paterson
* Archie Menzies – Paul Kermack
* Kate Blair – Lucy Durham-Matthews
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
Episode 1254 (4th February 1997)

**Episode 1254** is the 5th episode of the 18th season of High Road, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 4th February 1997**.

## **Synopsis**

Victor is out of hospital, but still taking it easy. Morag doesn't seem to be outside working much now, and Tom is annoyed with her getting her hair done and going to lunch all the time. Stella and Mairi are still bickering. Isobel asks Stella to stay longer and help, but she says no.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Morag Kerr - Jeannie Fisher
* Tom Kerr - John Stahl
* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Gary McDonald - Joseph McFadden
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Peter Odell - Ross Davidson
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
Episode 1366 (29th March 1999)

**Episode 1366** is the 13th episode of the 20th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 29th March 1999**.

## **Synopsis**

Sarah, Jude and Sally spraypainted Lachie's pigs while the party was going on as a joke. Eddie confides in Andy about what he's been doing. Sandy leaves for Aberdeen. Tony and Andy have a party at the flat, and everyone gets annoyed at Sally for being so drunk. Andy introduces his new girlfriend, and it is Tina.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Sam Hagen – Briony McRoberts
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Joanna Ross-Gifford – Tamara Kennedy
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Dr Andy Sharpe – Richard Conlon
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Kitty McIvor – Sarah Gudgeon
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Katy McGregor
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Jude Burnett – Deborah McCallum

### **Guest Cast**

* Sandy McNeil – Joel Strachan
* Tina Harrigan – Amanda Beveridge
Episode 1419 (17th April 2000)

**Episode 1419** is the 16th episode of the 21st season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 17th April 2000**.

## **Synopsis**

Sarah is upset after meeting Tony's friend Siobhan. Eric leaves to look for Joanna, but she arrives back at the hotel and is planning to leave him for good. Liam finds out the mother of his son has cancer, so he leaves. Dominic confronts Sam about telling Sheila, and gives her a drink.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Sam Hagen – Briony McRoberts
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Eric Ross-Gifford – Richard Greenwood
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Dominic Ramsay – Gary Hollywood
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Joanna Ross-Gifford – Tamara Kennedy
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Siobhan Devlin – Chrissi-Jo Hyde

## **Notes**

* Last appearance of Joanna Ross-Gifford until 29th December 2002.
* Robin Cameron (Eddie) is credited but doesn't appear in this episode.
Episode 1287 (23rd September 1997)

**Episode 1287** is the 38th episode of the 18th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 23rd September 1997**.

## **Synopsis**

Tiffany is still staying with Sneddon, and not enjoying the early mornings, so she plans to move back into the hotel. Sally and Dominic read up about the spirit world. Victor plans to move in with Mrs Mack to give Trish some space. Sam goes round to see Sneddon for some company, and they end up kissing.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Eddie Ramsay - Robin Cameron
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Sally McGann - Catriona Evans
* Morag Kerr - Jeannie Fisher
* Tom Kerr - John Stahl
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Tiffany Bowles - Rachel Ogilvy
Episode 1434 (21st August 2000)

**Episode 1434** is the 31st episode of the 21st season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 21st August 2000**.

## **Synopsis**

Effie wants to take more care of Sheila, and organises a relaxation class for her. Siobhan suggests that Sarah learn how to be a mechanic at the garage. Eric is still annoyed at what Joanna's lawyer did to him. Sheila asks Effie to be her birthing partner. Isobel discovers a lump in her breast.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Courtney Jane Mowatt
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Siobhan Devlin – Chrissi-Jo Hyde
* Eric Ross-Gifford – Richard Greenwood
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Paul Lafferty – Simon Weir
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Ewan Logan – Gordon Brown
Episode 1312 (13th March 1998)

**Episode 1312** is the 11th episode of the 19th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Friday 13th March 1998**.

## **Synopsis**

Chic is nervous about what Senga wants, as she seems to be back and spending all his money. Sarah feels bad about her kiss with Tony. Sally is becoming paranoid about her health after reading medical books. Effie takes Sadie to Jockie so he can see she is Gary's child, and his attitude softens.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Eddie Ramsay - Robin Cameron
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* P.C. Tony Piacentini - Alan McHugh
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Baby Sadie McDonald - Bethany Hannah Robb
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Paul Lafferty - Simon Weir
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Dr Andy Sharpe - Richard Conlon
* Lachie McIvor - Alec Heggie
* Sally McGann - Catriona Evans

### **Guest Cast**

* Senga Cherry - Libby McArthur
* Assistant - Rodney D. Stevens
Episode 146 (28th October 1982)

**Episode 146** is the 42nd episode of the 3rd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on Scottish Television on **Thursday 28th October 1982**.

## **Synopsis**

It’s bad news for Alice and Bob when Alice is taken in for surgery. Isabel is becoming a popular member of the committee being nominated for various positions and Kate takes a walk to meet Eddie Ramsay.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Bob Taylor – Iain Agnew
* Grace Lachlan – Marjorie Thomson
* Dr Wallace – Michael Elder
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* Jimmy Blair – Jimmy Chisholm
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Graeme B. Hogg – Jim Byars
* Mr Murdoch – Robert Trotter
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Peter Craig – Jay Smith
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Kate Blair – Lucy Durham-Matthews

## **Notes**

* First appearance of Mrs Woods.
* Edith MacArthur (Elizabeth) is credited but doesn't appear in this episode.
Episode 1256 (18th February 1997)

**Episode 1256** is the 7th episode of the 18th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 18th February 1997**.

## S**ynopsis**

Roddy threatens Gary about the taxi business, and he sends someone over to beat up Chic. Dominic asks Sally out on a date, but she isn't sure, as she just wants to be friends. Tom speaks to Morag about wanting her to work on the croft, and she said she has wanted to since the honeymoon. Morag and Tom want to start a business making homemade produce.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Sally McGann - Catriona Evans
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Paul Lafferty - Simon Weir
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Gary McDonald - Joseph McFadden
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Peter Odell - Ross Davidson
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Tom Kerr - John Stahl
* Morag Kerr - Jeannie Fisher
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
Episode 1262 (1st April 1997)

**Episode 1262** is the 13th episode of the 18th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 1st April 1997**.

## **Synopsis**

Sarah is acting like a lovesick child, and Sam is unimpressed with her attitude, but doesn't know the reason behind it. Dominic finds out that Sally has been using her stepmother's credit card, and confesses to Sheila. Sally leaves home and comes to stay at Sheila's.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Peter Odell - Ross Davidson
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Gary McDonald - Joseph McFadden
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Tiffany Bowles - Rachel Ogilvy
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Sally McGann - Catriona Evans
* Paul Lafferty - Simon Weir

### **Guest Cast**

* Sonja McGann - Jenny Ryan
* Millie Fisher - Ann Scott-Jones
Episode 1479 (24th February 2002)

**Episode 1479** is the 8th episode of the 23rd season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Sunday 24th February 2002**.

## **Synopsis**

Tom is disturbed to find that George is unhappy living in care. The new owner of the hotel has sent in new workers to give it a once over, and it turns out that Nigel bought it. Isobel receives a letter from Susan telling her they are all moving to Africa, and Mairi is stunned to learn that she is considering going with them.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Nigel Jenkins – Keith Warwick
Episode 1306 (30th January 1998)

**Episode 1306** is the 5th episode of the 19th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Friday 30th January 1998**.

## **Synopsis**

Jockie and Trish are furious that Sarah named the baby after Sadie, and they refuse to believe it is Gary's baby. Dominic got great results for his exams, and is delighted. Sam tells Jockie that she isn't removing Sarah from the estate, so he tells her that Effie and him quit their jobs.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Eddie Ramsay - Robin Cameron
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Sally McGann - Catriona Evans
* Paul Lafferty - Simon Weir
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Lachie McIvor - Alec Heggie
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Baby Sadie McDonald - Bethany Hannah Robb
Episode 1376 (14th June 1999)

**Episode 1376** is the 23rd episode of the 20th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 14th June 1999**.

## **Synopsis**

Joanna is still on edge after what happened. Lafferty has been released from prison, and Jockie isn't happy. Lewis hides in Joanna's car, and confronts her while she is with Lucy. He takes her into the woods and attacks her, but Lafferty comes to her rescue.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Joanna Ross-Gifford – Tamara Kennedy
* Eric Ross-Gifford – Richard Greenwood
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Kitty McIvor – Sarah Gudgeon
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Morgan Miller
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Paul Lafferty – Simon Weir
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron

### **Guest Cast**

* Lucy Ross-Gifford – Rosa Barbour
* Michael Lewis – Liam Brennan
Episode 1397 (8th November 1999)

**Episode 1397** is the 44th episode of the 20th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 8th November 1999**.

## **Synopsis**

Tom and Morag argue about the fire service, as Morag refuses to leave. Joanna isn't impressed with Eric not taking an interest on what is going on at the hotel while he is away. Isabel goes to the Big House and demands to see Sam, only to find her unconscious on her bedroom floor in a drunken stupor. Sheila discovers she is pregnant, and is delighted.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Sam Hagen – Briony McRoberts
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Joanna Ross-Gifford – Tamara Kennedy
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Dr Andy Sharpe – Richard Conlon
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Courtney Jane Mowatt
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord

## **Notes**

* Courtney Jane Mowatt takes over the role of Baby Sadie from this episode.
* Last appearance of Sam Hagen until 13th March 2000.
Dougal Lachlan

**Dougal Lachlan** was the son of **Grace Lachlan** and mother of **Donald Lachlan** and lived at the Lachlan croft at Ardvain. He was married to **Amy Lachlan**, who died in 1980, and later married a second time to **Gladys Lachlan**, before the family gave up the croft and moved away in 1992. He was played by **Alec Monteath** between **Episode 1** and **Episode 935**.

## **Appearances**

### **1980 - 45 episodes**

* Tue 11 Mar
* Thu 10 Apr
* Thu 13 Mar
* Tue 15 Apr
* Tue 18 Mar
* Thu 17 Apr
* Thu 20 Mar
* Tue 22 Apr
* Tue 8 Apr
* Thu 24 Apr
Episode 143 (19th October 1982)

**Episode 143** is the 39th episode of the 3rd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 19th October 1982**.

## **Synopsis**

Jimmy isn’t sure how to handle the situation with Kate so continues to let her sleep on the floor of the office, however it doesn’t take long for word to spread in Glendarroch. Mrs. Lachlan is concerned for Alice and the pains she experienced.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* Jimmy Blair – Jimmy Chisholm
* Sorry Watson – Ron Paterson
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Kate Blair – Lucy Durham-Matthews
* Elizabeth Cunningham – Edith MacArthur
* Fiona Cunningham – Caroline Ashley
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Grace Lachlan – Marjorie Thomson
* Donald Lachlan – Kevin Shearer
* Alice Taylor – Muriel Romanes
* Graeme B. Hogg – Jim Byars
* Alex Geddes – James Cosmo
Episode 1250 (7th January 1997)

**Episode 1250** is the 1st episode of the 18th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 7th January 1997**.

## **Synopsis**

Gary promises Sarah he is being honest, but lies about all the money being gone. Trish is annoyed with Victor for being so friendly with Mrs Mack. Menna is leaving for Wales today, and is sad to be leaving. Carol is on a retreat with her religious group, but never told anyone she was leaving. Victor is ill. Sarah finds Gary's stash of money.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Gary McDonald - Joseph McFadden
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Menna Morgan - Manon Jones
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Tiffany Bowles - Rachel Ogilvy
* Peter Odell - Ross Davidson
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood

### **Guest Cast**

* Roddy Knox - Kenneth Lindsay
* Stella Greg - Anne Downie

## **Notes**

* Last appearance of Menna Morgan until Episode 1269 (20th May 1997).
Episode 100 (3rd December 1981)

**Episode 100** is the 46th episode of the 2nd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on STV on **Thursday 3rd December 1981**.

## **Synopsis**

Dougal is missing so Bob raises the alarm to the village, but Grace fears the worst. A search party gathers to look for him.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Elizabeth Cunningham – Edith MacArthur
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* Jimmy Blair – Jimmy Chisholm
* Grace Lachlan – Marjorie Thomson
* Dougal Lachlan – Alec Monteath
* Alice McEwan – Muriel Romanes
* Bob Taylor – Iain Agnew
* Ken Calder – Bill Henderson
* Archie Menzies – Paul Kermack
* Dr Wallace – Michael Elder
* Sgt. Murray – James MacDonald (credited as "Police Sergeant")
Episode 1274 (24th June 1997)

**Episode 1274** is the 25th episode of the 18th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 24th June 1997**.

## **Synopsis**

Sarah is cleaning the house in preperation for Gary coming home, but she is still frantic with worry. Tom encourages Morag to reconcile with Isobel over the cheese. Eric is worried about turning forty. Trish and Victor are bickering about living together.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Peter Odell - Ross Davidson
* Paul Lafferty - Simon Weir
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Tom Kerr - John Stahl
* Morag Kerr - Jeannie Fisher
* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Lachie McIvor - Alec Heggie

## **Cast List**

* First appearance of Alec Heggie as Lachie McIvor.
Episode 1381 (19th July 1999)

**Episode 1381** is the 28th episode of the 20th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 19th July 1999**.

## **Synopsis**

Mairi and Morag are still arguing, but Lachie and Tom don't care about the land disagreement. Sam puts the rent up on the estate to nearly double and is causing arguments at the Big House. Sheila gets tested for STDs. Eddie returns home to pick some things up, and after a fight Dominic and Sheila throw him out. Sneddon lends his support to Sheila.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Dominic Ramsay – Gary Hollywood
* Sam Hagen – Briony McRoberts
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Dr Andy Sharpe – Richard Conlon
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Kitty McIvor – Sarah Gudgeon
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Ewan Logan – Gordon Brown

## **Notes**

* First appearance of Gordon Brown as Ewan Logan.
Episode 1454 (11th March 2001)

**Episode 1454** is the 11th episode of the 22nd season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Sunday 11th March 2001**.

## **Synopsis**

Sneddon wants to be involved in his sons life, but Sheila isn't sure. Everyone is shocked to learn that Sarah has been left the estate in the will, as Sarah makes plans for Sheila to take up the reins at the big house. Sneddon is run down and trapped under his tractor.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Nigel Jenkins – Keith Warwick
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Courtney Jane Mowatt
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
Episode 1487 (28th April 2002)

**Episode 1487** is the 16th episode of the 23rd season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Sunday 28th April 2002**.

## **Synopsis**

George arrives back at Inverdarroch Farm and goes into hiding in his old room until Tom and Lachie manage to coax him out. Tony has been away all week and can’t wait to return to Sarah. Sneddon discovers that Sheila was given short shrift by Dr Clark. Chic is panicking after a wedding guest kicked the light in on the vintage car.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron
* Paul Lafferty – Simon Weir
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Courtney Jane Mowatt

### **Guest Cast**

* George McCracken – Malcolm Hemmings
* Dr Douglas Clark – John Kazek
* Social Worker – Kim Tapping
Episode 132 (9th September 1982)

**Episode 132** is the 28th episode of the 3rd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on Scottish Television on **Thursday 8th September 1982**.

## **Synopsis**

The police are suspicious that Andy Semple has something to do with the break in at Blair’s Store, however Isabel isn’t entirely convinced. Jimmy struggles with the Aqua Park without Fiona and Hogg continues to disrupt Glendarroch.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Elizabeth Cunningham – Edith MacArthur
* Fiona Cunningham – Caroline Ashley
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Graeme B. Hogg – Jim Byars
* Alex Geddes – James Cosmo
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* Jimmy Blair – Jimmy Chisholm
* Grace Lachlan – Marjorie Thomson
* Dougal Lachlan – Alec Monteath
* Alice Taylor – Muriel Romanes
* Bob Taylor – Iain Agnew
* Donald Lachlan – Kevin Shearer
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Sergeant Murray – James MacDonald
Episode 1347 (13th November 1998)

**Episode 1347** is the 46th episode of the 19th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Friday 13th November 1998**.

## **Synopsis**

Lachie invites Mairi to go and see a band with him and she accepts. Victor tries to convince Mrs Mack to admit what she did was wrong, while Jude awaits the results of her HIV test. Eddie asks Louise to keep quiet about things.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Eddie Ramsay - Robin Cameron
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Lachie McIvor - Alec Heggie
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Sally McGann - Catriona Evans
* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Jude Burnett - Deborah McCallum

### **Guest Cast**

* Maureen Gilchrist - Lesley Mackie
* Louise Boyd - Anita Vettesse
* Ann Copland - Gowan Calder
Episode 1458 (8th April 2001)

**Episode 1458** is the 15th episode of the 22nd season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Sunday 8th April 2001**.

## **Synopsis**

Sally asks Mairi for a job at the shop, as she is worried that she won't be able to pay the rent. Sarah is annoyed that Effie fired Mrs Mack as cleaner, and demands that she apologises. Lafferty is suspicious that Chic is slipping him steroids to build him up for the Glendarroch Hill Race.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Ewan Logan – Gordon Brown
* Paul Lafferty – Simon Weir
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron
Episode 1396 (1st November 1999)

**Episode 1396** is the 43rd episode of the 20th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 1st November 1999**.

## **Synopsis**

Everyone is vying for the position of the leader of the volunteer group. Isabel tells Andy she is worried about Sam and her drink problem and the fact that she isn't eating. Mrs Mack rescues a dog that someone dumps into a river, but it looks like the dog that attacked the sheep.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Kitty McIvor – Sarah Gudgeon
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Dominic Ramsay – Gary Hollywood
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Ewan Logan – Gordon Brown
* Dr Andy Sharpe – Richard Conlon
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron (uncredited)

## **Notes**

* The end credits contained the disclaimer "No animals were harmed in the making of this programme".
Episode 121 (2nd March 1982)

**Episode 121** is the 17th episode of the 3rd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 2nd March 1982**.

## **Synopsis**

Bob nervously awaits to hear if he still has a job and is taking it out on Alice, who goes to Grace for advice.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Elizabeth Cunningham – Edith MacArthur
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Archie Menzies – Paul Kermack
* Grace Lachlan – Marjorie Thomson
* Dougal Lachlan – Alec Monteath
* Bob Taylor – Iain Agnew
* Alice Taylor – Muriel Romanes
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* David Blair – Derek Anders
* Kirsty Forsyth – Anna Davidson
Episode 1296 (25th November 1997)

**Episode 1296** is the 47th episode of the 18th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 25th November 1997**.

## **Synopsis**

Mairi and Lachie have been trapped in the basement all night, and Kitty arrives with Chic and lets them out. Mairi is mortified about what happened, and doesn't want anyone to find out about it. Lafferty tells Trish he wants to try again, and asks if he can move in.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Paul Lafferty - Simon Weir
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Lachie McIvor - Alec Heggie
* Kitty McIvor - Sarah Gudgeon
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Morag Kerr - Jeannie Fisher
* Tom Kerr - John Stahl

## **Notes**

* Liz Lake takes over as Producer, and John G. Temple is now credited as Executive Producer.
Episode 1318 (24th April 1998)

**Episode 1318** is the 17th episode of the 19th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Friday 24th April 1998**.

## **Synopsis**

Isobel is very focused on the play, and is annoying everyone. Kitty wants Tina to leave, and tells her she isn't in love with her. Sarah asks Sam to be godmother to Sadie, and Sheila is upset. The play goes well, and they receive funding from a charity theatre group.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Eddie Ramsay - Robin Cameron
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Paul Lafferty - Simon Weir
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Tom Kerr - John Stahl
* Morag Kerr - Jeannie Fisher
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Kitty McIvor - Sarah Gudgeon
* Lachie McIvor - Alec Heggie
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* P.C. Tony Piacentini - Alan McHugh
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Baby Sadie McDonald - Bethany Hannah Robb

### **Guest Cast**

* Maureen Gilchrist - Lesley Mackie
* Tina Harrigan - Amanda Beveridge
* Mr Luckly - Norman Fraser
Episode 1299 (16th December 1997)

**Episode 1299** is the 50th episode of the 18th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 16th December 1997**.

## **Synopsis**

Kitty encourages Lachie to persevere with Mairi, but also to stand up to her. Eric and Isabel fall out when he chats to her about the theatre group. Lachie organises a men's night of poker, so Mairi organises a women's night at Morag's.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Morag Kerr - Jeannie Fisher
* Tom Kerr - John Stahl
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Lachie McIvor - Alec Heggie
* Kitty McIvor - Sarah Gudgeon
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Eddie Ramsay - Robin Cameron
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
Episode 1377 (21st June 1999)

**Episode 1377** is the 24th episode of the 20th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Monday 21st June 1999**.

## **Synopsis**

Eric tries to get Joanna to leave the house, but she is terrified. Isabel doesn't know whether to tell Sheila about Eddie and what she saw. Eddie packs his bags and prepares to leave Sheila. Isabel speaks to Eddie about his affair, and tries to get him to see sense. Tom wants to buy sheep again for the farm. Tony arrests Lafferty for attacking Lewis while he was threatening Joanna.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Paul Lafferty – Simon Weir
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Eric Ross-Gifford – Richard Greenwood
* Joanna Ross-Gifford – Tamara Kennedy
* Tom Kerr – John Stahl
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
Episode 118 (18th February 1982)

**Episode 118** is the 14th episode of the 3rd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on Scottish Television on **Thursday 18th February 1982**.

## **Synopsis**

Brian and David catch the vandal red handed at the saw mill. Sorry has come to the rescue regarding Laird’s Point and Glendarroch Aqua Sports. The vandal’s identity is revealed. Jimmy picks up his cousin from the station.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* Jimmy Blair – Jimmy Chisholm
* David Blair – Derek Anders
* Dr Wallace – Michael Elder
* Sgt. Murray – James MacDonald
* Archie Menzies – Paul Kermack
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Sorry Watson – Ron Paterson
* Kate Blair – Lucy Durham-Matthews
* Elizabeth Cunningham – Edith MacArthur
* Fiona Cunningham – Caroline Ashley

## **Notes**

* First appearance of Lucy Durham-Matthews as Kate Blair.
Episode 1261 (25th March 1997)

**Episode 1261** is the 12th episode of the 18th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 25th March 1997**.

## **Synopsis**

Sheila tells Dominic to return the gifts to Sally, as she seems to be a bad influence. Mrs Mack continues to fuss over Victor, but he is getting fed up with it. Tom brings some samples of cheese to the bar. Sally makes Dominic skip school.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Tom Kerr - John Stahl
* Morag Kerr - Jeannie Fisher
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Gary McDonald - Joseph McFadden
* Sally McGann - Catriona Evans
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Carol Wilson - Teri Lally
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Tiffany Bowles - Rachel Ogilvy
* Paul Lafferty - Simon Weir

## **Notes**

* No writer was credited on this or the previous episode.
Episode 1288 (30th September 1997)

**Episode 1288** is the 39th episode of the 18th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 30th September 1997**.

## **Synopsis**

Sam spent the night with Sneddon, but feels uncomfortable about it, and quickly leaves in the morning. Eddie is furious with Dominic and Sally for having a seance, as it left Sally terrified. Mrs Mack loves living with Victor and looking after him. Joanna finally gets rid of Eric's wig and sacks Cheryl.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Eddie Ramsay - Robin Cameron
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Mairi McNeil - Anne Myatt
* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Sally McGann - Catriona Evans
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* Tiffany Bowles - Rachel Ogilvy
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy

### **Guest Cast**

* Stella Greg - Anne Downie
* Cheryl Thom - Kerry Lyn Hamilton
* Mr Crawford - James Bryce
Episode 1496 (3rd November 2002)

**Episode 1496** is the 25th episode of the 23rd season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Sunday 3rd November 2002**.

## **Synopsis**

Mrs Mack is preparing for the soup competition at the Ardnacraig. After an uneventful night spent looking after Robbie, Sneddon takes on the challenge of looking after Sadie too while Sarah judges the competition – with disastrous results. The village is shocked when the soup competition is won from beyond the grave.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* Morag Kerr – Jeannie Fisher
* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Sally McGann – Catriona Evans
* Nigel Jenkins – Keith Warwick
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Chic Cherry – Andy Cameron
* Paul Lafferty – Simon Weir
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Courtney Jane Mowatt

### **Guest Cast**

* Sharon Love – Leni Harper
* Lilly Russell – Suzanne Dance
* Soup Rep – John Yule
Episode 1480 (3rd March 2002)

**Episode 1480** is the 9th episode of the 23rd season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Sunday 3rd March 2002**.

## **Synopsis**

Eddie hands his notice in at the Big House, as he wants to leave for a while. Victor, Sally and Mrs Mack walk out of the hotel in protest to Nigel. Mairi has trouble dealing with the fact that Isabel may be leaving, and Lachie has to intervene. Jockie decides to start a boycott against the Ardnacraig. A rough and ready character with an abrasive wit is found sleeping rough in the doctor’s surgery.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Lachie McIvor – Alec Heggie
* Mairi McNeil – Anne Myatt
* Sarah McDonald – Shonagh Price
* Effie McDonald – Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald – Jackie Farrell
* Sheila Ramsay – Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Mrs Mack – Gwyneth Guthrie
* Davie Sneddon – Derek Lord
* Nigel Jenkins – Keith Warwick
* Victor Kemp – Iain Andrew
* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Eddie Ramsay – Robin Cameron
* P.C. Tony Piacentini – Alan McHugh
* Baby Sadie McDonald – Courtney Jane Mowatt (uncredited)
Episode 119 (23rd February 1982)

**Episode 119** is the 15th episode of the 3rd season of **Take The High Road**. It was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 23rd February 1982**.

## **Synopsis**

Brian’s future hangs in the balance after Andy Semple attempts to press assault charges. Grace tells Alice that she doesn’t need to spend so much time looking after the Lachlan’s. Mr Hogg is furious at Douglas’s recent actions. Kirsty delivers some bad news to Dougal about Laddie.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair – Eileen McCallum
* Brian Blair – Kenneth Watson
* Jimmy Blair – Jimmy Chisholm
* David Blair – Derek Anders
* Douglas Dunbar – Clive Graham
* Ken Calder – Bill Henderson
* Graeme B. Hogg – Jim Byars
* Kirsty Forsyth – Anna Davidson
* Grace Lachlan – Marjorie Thomson
* Dougal Lachlan – Alec Monteath
* Alice Taylor – Muriel Romanes
* Lorna Seton – Joan Alcorn
* Sorry Watson – Ron Paterson
* Kate Blair – Lucy Durham-Matthews
* Donald Lachlan – Stuart Herd (uncredited)

## **Notes**

* Last appearance of Donald Lachlan until 24th August 1982, and the last appearance of Stuart Herd in the role.
Episode 1319 (1st May 1998)

**Episode 1319** is the 18th episode of the 19th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Friday 1st May 1998**.

## **Synopsis**

Sheila buys Sadie a christening gown, but Jockie gives her the gown that Gary wore, so she uses that instead. Tom hurts his back, and while they are in hospital Morag has a scan which shows that their baby has died. Jockie is annoyed with Tony and Sarah becoming closer.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Baby Sadie McDonald - Bethany Hannah Robb
* Davie Sneddon - Derek Lord
* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Joanna Ross-Gifford - Tamara Kennedy
* Eddie Ramsay - Robin Cameron
* Sheila Ramsay - Lesley Fitz-Simons
* Tom Kerr - John Stahl
* Morag Kerr - Jeannie Fisher
* Effie McDonald - Mary Riggans
* Jockie McDonald - Jackie Farrell
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Paul Lafferty - Simon Weir
* Chic Cherry - Andy Cameron
* P.C. Tony Piacentini - Alan McHugh
* Dominic Ramsay - Gary Hollywood
* Sally McGann - Catriona Evans

### **Guest Cast**

* Maureen Gilchrist - Lesley Mackie
* Mr Luckly - Norman Fraser
* Reverend Carruthers - Rory McCallum
* Doctor - Lawrence Douglas
* Nurse Pat Reid - Julie Duncanson

## **Notes**

* This is John G. Temple's final episode as Executive Producer.
Episode 1249 (24th December 1996)

**Episode 1249** is the 52nd and final episode of the 17th season of **High Road**, and was first shown on Scottish Television on **Tuesday 24th December 1996**.

## **Synopsis**

Gary tells Sarah he spent all the money that he won. Menna is annoyed with Tiffany for trying to frame Ewan for rape. Stella returns to Glendarroch, and Isabel is delighted. Peter visits Gary and warns him to stop showing off with the money.

## **Cast List**

### **Regular Cast**

* Menna Morgan - Manon Jones
* Gary McDonald - Joseph McFadden
* Sarah McDonald - Shonagh Price
* Eric Ross-Gifford - Richard Greenwood
* Tiffany Bowles - Rachel Ogilvy
* Isabel Blair - Eileen McCallum
* Peter Odell - Ross Davidson
* Sam Hagen - Briony McRoberts
* Mrs Mack - Gwyneth Guthrie
* Trish McDonald - Natalie Robb
* Victor Kemp - Iain Andrew

## **Notes**

* First appearance of Stella Greg since Episode 1214 (26th April 1996).