Synopsis
The Mackinnons was a BBC Scotland drama series, which started in 1977. It starred Bill Simpson as the head of the Mackinnon family, a vet in the fictional Argyll town of Inverglen. It was seen as inhabiting similar terrain to Dr. Finlay's Casebook and Sutherland's Law, but was less successful.
Episodes
Season 11E1Whose Side Are You On?Violence in the night occurs when new people with different attitudes threaten traditional ways in the Western Highlands.50m2E2Man From the PastA man from the past arrives with a proposition, one that would change Margaret Mackinnon's life.50m3E3Bird of PreyA rare bird of prey is the object of covetous eyes, but there are other and more sinister events taking place.50m4E4They Also Serve...One has heard of a pig in a poke, but might not Attila be a bull in one?50m5E5Working WeekendAn apparently routine meeting of the Inverglen Syndicate becomes suddenly a matter of acute concern to the Laird and his son.50m6E6Money MattersA new bank manager in Inverglen brings problems - Donald Mackinnon finds a way of solving them!50m7E7Shame the DevilThe Laird's son is charged with culpable homicide, and the evidence against him is compelling.50m8E8In the Public InterestA businessman from the North of England plans to exploit an area of outstanding natural beauty. There is a local conflict of interest and the matter has an entirely unexpected outcome.50m9E9The InheritanceA killer dog on the loose plus an inheritance bring problems to the inhabitants of Inverglen.50m10E10Playboy of the Western HighlandsDonald Mackinnon becomes involved in a wildlife park - and a plan to cage a husband!50m11E11The Ex Mrs. MackinnonDonald Mackinnon's ex wife becomes a matter of concern, and Donald blames himself.50m12E12RuthAn Atlantic storm and an isolated farmhouse. The happenings during the few hours that follow are crucial for Donald Mackinnon - and for Ruth.50m13E13A New LifeRoger Wayman is no ordinary man and his chance visit to Inverglen seems likely to alter Donald's and Katharine's lives profoundly.50m
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