In the third season of this charming BBC television series, the Glenbogle estate's fortunes are in flux. Once-hesitant laird Archie MacDonald (Alastair Mackenzie)



at last assumes his position of leadership, but he soon finds himself at the mercy of callous new bank manager Stella Moon (Alexandra Gilbreath),



who's been dispatched to take over Glenbogle's operations. It seems the challenges never stop for the MacDonald clan. This disc includes:

1. Episode 1 - Banker Stella Moon arrives in the glen to take over the day-to-day running of the estate. Hector and Kilwillie battle it out to be the new Golf Club President; Molly decides to help Kilwillie, Golly helps Hector. Katrina is offered a new job in London to Archie's shock. Lexie organizes a Worker's Revolt to stop Stella's plans. 4 stars.

2. Episode 2 - Lexie, Duncan and Golly go on strike after being told they must have pay cuts. Hector and Molly head for a divorce when they are forced to share a room. Archie has to cope when the lights, electricity and boiler go off. Stella sends Hector's dogs away to Kilwillie, while Lexie starts to think she doesn't belong at Glenbogle, Duncan starts campaigning and Golly wants to continue to work. 3.75 stars (Dale-3.5, David-4)

3. Episode 3 - Stella sends Golly to prison when she catches him selling Glenbogle's fish. Archie tries to train Duncan to be ghillie for an important fishing party. Molly reads Lexie's tea leaves and sees love... Hector and Kilwillie protest, go fishing and get locked up too. Molly is the three's defence in court, Duncan is the surprise witness. Stella is forced to move out. 4.25 stars (Dale-4, David-4.5)

4. Episode 4 - Golly's ex, Alison and their daughter, Jess turn up in Glenbogle. Kilwillie persuades Hector to join a secret organization called the Highland Hundred. Archie and Stella prepare to sell derelict cottages to conman Stuart McIntosh who has his eye on Lexie. Duncan gives Stella some much needed help, and Golly tries to get to know Jess. 3.5 stars.

3.875 Disc 1 (3.875 Series 3). Stories fluctuated again with some being good and others only so-so. Still enjoyed the quirky MacDonald family and their mis-adventures.