The Mackinnons

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.

Seasons

1. Whose Side Are You On?

Air Date: 1977-05-02

Violence in the night occurs when new people with different attitudes threaten traditional ways in the Western Highlands.

2. Man From the Past

Air Date: 1977-05-09

A man from the past arrives with a proposition, one that would change Margaret Mackinnon's life.

3. Bird of Prey

Air Date: 1977-05-16

A rare bird of prey is the object of covetous eyes, but there are other and more sinister events taking place.

4. They Also Serve...

Air Date: 1977-05-23

One has heard of a pig in a poke, but might not Attila be a bull in one?

5. Working Weekend

Air Date: 1977-05-30

An apparently routine meeting of the Inverglen Syndicate becomes suddenly a matter of acute concern to the Laird and his son.

6. Money Matters

Air Date: 1977-06-13

A new bank manager in Inverglen brings problems - Donald Mackinnon finds a way of solving them!

7. Shame the Devil

Air Date: 1977-06-20

The Laird's son is charged with culpable homicide, and the evidence against him is compelling.

8. In the Public Interest

Air Date: 1977-06-27

A 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.

9. The Inheritance

Air Date: 1977-07-04

A killer dog on the loose plus an inheritance bring problems to the inhabitants of Inverglen.

10. Playboy of the Western Highlands

Air Date: 1977-07-11

Donald Mackinnon becomes involved in a wildlife park - and a plan to cage a husband!

11. The Ex Mrs. Mackinnon

Air Date: 1977-07-18

Donald Mackinnon's ex wife becomes a matter of concern, and Donald blames himself.

12. Ruth

Air Date: 1977-07-25

An Atlantic storm and an isolated farmhouse. The happenings during the few hours that follow are crucial for Donald Mackinnon - and for Ruth.

13. A New Life

Air Date: 1977-08-01

Roger Wayman is no ordinary man and his chance visit to Inverglen seems likely to alter Donald's and Katharine's lives profoundly.

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1977-05-02

Episodes

13 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended