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:

Episode 9 - Stella is told she can leave Glenbogle, but she has fallen in love with Archie; she sets about ruining the Midsummer's Ball so she can stay. Duncan pays for a beautiful dress for Lexie, while Hector and Molly go in search to Kilwillie for an ancient 1/3 of the Glenbogle Stone. Archie has to decide whom he loves. 3.125 stars (Dale-3, David-3.5)

Episode 10 - Archie and Lexie are shocked at the response from the family at the announcement of their engagement. Duncan insults Lexie, and Golly helps Archie find a piece of gold for a ring. Hector and Kilwillie are determined to catch a pike, while Molly's brother Jolyon finds his old love... 4.5 Stars (Dale-4, David-5)

Episode 11 - Archie staggers through Hector's funeral; Molly cannot hold back the tears. Lexie's mum offers to pay Hector's death duties and tries to organise Lexie and Archie's wedding herself. Golly and Molly have an emotional late night talk; Archie and Lexie have a tear-filled talk themselves. Archie sees the Ghost of Hector, while Lexie starts to get cold feet. 4 stars (Dale-3, David-5)

Rated NR 2 hours 30 minutes 2001

3.875 stars Disc 3 (4.0875 Series 3) Overall a very good season. Very said to see our favorite character leave!