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What do you make of dorothy's answer to the eden project?

There's a lot not happy about this round here.

The good news is, we've got the provisional go-Ahead for an access road.

- And the bad? - According to the surveyors,

The only viable route is across glenbogle land.

No road, no ecodome.

Wonderful.

Right, leave this to me.

- Archie, how lovely. - Lady dorothy,

- I don't think you've met my brother. - Now then, archie,

I've got something rather exciting i want to talk to you about, come.

Hi, i'm... Paul, archie's new business partner.

Very impressive.

It's the lapsang i have sent up from london.

- No, i meant the— - Oh.

You do know a lot of people are concerned

About the increased traffic in the village.

So am i, which is what i wanted to talk to you about.

I've agreed to build an access road to bypass the village.

It seems only fair to the locals, i'm sure you agree.

Anyway, i've had a survey done,

And the shortest route runs from here to here.

- But that goes across my land. - Hmm.

It goes right through the outdoor activity center.

Let's talk.

Now, the object of this exercise is to work as a team.

The more you work together, the faster— eh, lads,

Knock it on the head, will you?

- Right, you should have an itinerary, a map and a— - ( giggling )

Excuse me, you're trespassing.

Hadn't you heard, there's no such thing as trespassing in scotland.

- What's your name? - Elvis. I never died.

I've been in the highlands, living on berries.

I can't believe the nerve of that woman.

She wants to build a road through our land,

So we're just supposed to smile and say

"yes, dorothy, of course, dorothy, anything you say, dorothy."

- I'm sensing some hostility. - You don't know what she's really like.

I know you two didn't get off on the right foot, but—

Does it not strike you as ironic

That in order to build her so-Called ecodome,

The first thing she does is start felling trees and destroying the local habitat?

The land was due to be cleared anyway.

You're so trusting,

So innocent.

What do you mean, innocent?

I-I'm—

I'm not so sure this is a good idea.

It's a great idea.

If only the glasgow job had happened, eh?

Duncan,

This is a real opportunity.

It's not just a job, it's a career.

Come on, tiger, let's go.

I suggest you get your act together,

Or you may find yourself on the end of my wrath,

And believe me, you don't want to be there.

Lawyers!

- Hello. - Can i help you?

I was wondering if we could have—

I was hoping—

You want the job as site manager. I know, my daughter told me.

Let's cut to the chase.

The chase? Yes, exactly.

I'm looking for a career change,

A new direction, a new challenge.

- And i believe— - You'll understand i'm seeing other candidates,

- But i'll bear you in mind when the time comes— - Mommy!

You know you haven't got anyone else lined up.

Please let me deal with my own personnel matters, hermione.

- Mommy! - All right.

All right, he's got the job. Don't let me down.

This has just been kicked and kicked until it broke.

- Poachers? - Pretty inept ones if it is.

Ewan brodie, i might have known.

- Bloody hell. - Out!

One of my fenceposts is down.

That'll be your doing, i suppose.

- It would have to be me, wouldn't it? - You said it, son, not me.

I'd steer clear of this one if i was you, young lady.

This is educational.

- We're learning about nature. - ( giggles )

Come on.

Hiya.

I've lost one of the girls. You haven't seen any strays, have you?

This is one of yours, i think.

Where have you been?

These two have been knocking down fences.

Okay, you, get back to the others.

And you, just clear off.

When did this become a police state?

I'm sorry, now that the center's taken off,

It's hard keeping an eye on them single-Handed.

That one's worth the watching, he's trouble.

Golly, you couldn't bag me a few rabbits, could you?

- I could do that. - It's an evening job.

- I'll see what i can catch later on. - Thanks.

We'd better fix that fence.

I don't suppose there's any chance

Of borrowing jess for a few hours? Just until i get myself sorted out.

Sure.

Oh!

Where have you been?

Actually, that's a good—

That's what i've come to tell you.

Look, there is no easy way to say this, so,

Well, i mean—

There you have it.

- Lexie: there we have what? - What?

- Duncan! - Ah, right, good point. ( stammers )

Well, the thing is—

I think i'm gonna have to—

Hand in my notice, really.

But why?

Well, i've been offered another job and i've decided to take it.

You sure you know what you're doing?

- You can't go. - I can't stay here, lex.

But you're part of this place.

I've got to move on. I mean it's hardly as if i'm going that far.

But i thought the job was in glasgow.

No, i've been offered a job at kilwillie castle.

Site managing the ecodome.

- Duncan, man— - ( honks )

When do you start?

Well, i've kind of started already, really.

- Ah. - ( honks )

- I'd— - Yeah, yeah, thanks for coming over.

Yeah.

Right, come on then.

Do i get a say in this?

You knew, didn't you?

Well, i knew that duncan was feeling like spreading his wings

When he mentioned some hotel job in glasgow.

I must say, you're taking this very well

Considering we've just lost our head ranger.

- Yes, i must talk to golly about that. - Yeah, and paul.

I think you'll find that golly and i know a little bit more

About what makes a good head ranger than paul.

Hey, elvis, come here.

- Come where? - If you're gonna hang around here,

You might as well make yourself useful. Come on.

All right, got it? You have a go.

You think you can manage on your own?

I reckon so, sir. Yes, sir.

Good. I'll go and prepare lunch.

Oh, i'll have the venison on the bed of wild leaves,

And don't forget to drizzle the raspberry coulis.

If you're looking for the potatoes, there's none left,

- Used them all last night. - What am i gonna do now?

I don't know. Don't look at me.

I don't have time to cook for kids.

Problem?

Nigella here has exhausted her repertoire.

This plate-Spinning act is getting ridiculous.

I'm trying to look after the kids at the same time as build an assault course.

If you can't manage, maybe we should offer fewer places.

Yeah, or better still, hire some help.

I've told you, this is not a good time to be taking anyone on.

Is anyone gonna get that?

Here!

Read the instructions.

Ooh, what a lovely room!

It's been the same for years.

Traditional highland chic.

Don't change it, archie. It's too charming.

Arch, have you seen the—

Oh— i didn't know you had company.

I'm just admiring the old world charm of glenbogle house.

I feel that a house should reflect its inhabitants.

I couldn't agree with you more.

This is so... Homely.

Was there something you wanted, lex?

No, no, it doesn't matter.

Anyway, i must get on, so much to do.

The trials and tribulations of being a laird's wife, eh?

You know what it's like running a large estate—

So many responsibilities.

Especially with the local people

Relying on you to do the right thing.

So to what do i owe this honor?

I was wondering if you'd considered expanding your wildlife park.

Here's the deal.

I'll match however much of your land my road uses with land from my estate.

I don't need anymore land.

You do realize the ecodome will breathe new life into the area.

- 150 new jobs, just for starters. - 150?

And if your wildlife park takes off,

You'll need more staff.

Between us we'll be regenerating the local economy.

And what if i was to refuse you access across my land?

There is another route, but it would mean re-Housing six families,

Which i'd hate to do and i assume you would too.

I used to bring girls here.

Don't tell golly.

He caught me enough times.

- There's hardly any girls to get caught with anymore. - Why is that?

They all get jobs in the city or go to college.

What about you?

I'm not exactly the academic type.

Oh yeah? What type are you?

The watching- Daytime-Quiz-Shows- And-Cookery-Programs type.

Well, maybe you'll get a job in the city.

I'm not exactly overqualified.

Why did your parents move up here in the first place?

They talked about it for years,

Thought the fresh air would be good for us.

Anyway,

I reckon they'd be gutted if i moved back.

- So you're a good lad, really? - Aye!

All right, i'm no angel,

But i'm not what they made me out to be either.

What would you say if i offered you a job?

- Okay, you don't want it. - Doing what?

I need someone to help me run this place.

- Are you serious? - Of course.

- For money? - No, for lollipops.

Yeah, of course for money.

Come on, we'll discuss it over lunch—

Pasta on a bed of toast.

Right, lads, gather round and give this man a bit of respect.

Aye, aye, duncan, so you're the boss?

Oh, i wouldn't call me the boss, brendan,

I mean, i don't want you to think of me as—

I mean, it's not a them-And-Us situation.

Is it?

No, i just came down to say

That i'm sure that you're as—

Excited about this project

As i am,

And to remember that it's not just a job,

But that you're part of a team.

You're a cog

In a machine made of men.

Any questions?

Aye, where did you get the suit?

I'm holding a meeting in the village hall tomorrow night,

To launch the ecodome project officially. Will you be there?

Yeah, i'll be there.

Good. I'm still a bit of a newcomer when it comes to the locals.

It will be nice to have someone to hold my hand.

I did promise your brother that i'd look after you.

I know, i'm so grateful.

Oh, i don't suppose you'd consider

Chairing the meeting as a prominent local figure?

Um... Yeah, why not?

Of course, it would be really useful to know

If i had your go-Ahead for the access road, but—

I quite understand if you are not allowed

To make decisions single-Handed anymore.

- I can make whatever decisions i like. - Good.

So what do you say?

Have we got a deal?

Right, lads, let's do it.

And the quicker we get started, the sooner we get away.

Duncan?

Let me explain something.

We are not piece workers,

We're paid by the hour.

So how the hell would we want to go away early?

Does the word "bonus" mean anything to you?

That'll do for me.

I cannot believe you did that.

After everything that i said.

I was only acting in the best interests of the village and glenbogle.

You have linked the glenbogle name to dorothy trumpington-Bonnet,

- So let's just hope that you're right. - Bad moment?

No. No, paul, come in.

Archie's got some great news.

Archie has plans to redevelop your site.

What?

I knew you weren't that interested in the activity center,

But to run a road through it—

Come on, paul, archie wouldn't be that petty.

Like it or not, dorothy is here to stay, so we might as well work with her.

We've got plenty of land to move the center wherever we want.

No, you're missing the point. We are supposed to be partners.

But you couldn't even be bothered to consult me.

I think i'll leave you two boys to sort out your differences.

- What are you doing here? - I'm paul's new assistant.

Wait for me by the assault course, will you?

What a hypocrite!

I cannot believe that you have the nerve to give me a hard time over dorothy

When you go and hire people without even asking me!

Bye, bye. Sorry about that, lads.

Senior management are unable to offer any bonuses just now.

However, the good news is

Is that the ecodome will prove a bonus to the whole area.

Right then, let's get on with some work.

Now, lads, back to work.

Duncan, did you forget anything?

A good workman always looks after his tools.

Hey, hey!

Hello? Hey!

What time are you coming back here?

What have i told you about calling me at work before?

Duncan!

Thanks for backing me up with paul.

I defended you as much as i could,

But i'm sorry, you are in the wrong over this dorothy thing.

You know, you really ought to keep personal feelings and business separate.

And one of these days, you're going to find out

What a two-Faced crook she really is.

Until i see some sort of proof, it just looks like paranoia.

Who is that from?

- It's just molly. - Are they having a good time?

Yes, yes, so it seems.

Right, i'd better get on.

Dad, how about i take a gun and go after those rabbits?

No, i'll do that this evening.

I have got a license, you know.

I know, i know, but no one shoots on this estate without me.

So, what's gonna happen now that duncan's gone?

We'll have to look for a new head ranger.

And what will you be looking for?

For starters, he will have to show a lot of initiative.

Right, of course he will.

- What's that supposed to mean? - Oh, forget it.

Women!

Oh, that's right, lump us all together.

Look dad, just because molly is gone away with andrew,

There's no need to take it out on me.

Hmm, i'm impressed.

How's the boyfriend coming along?

You can't wait for duncan to fall flat on his face, can you?

I just wonder if he's up to the job.

Duncan has been waiting for the right job to come along and now it has.

He's gonna show everyone what he's made of, you'll see.

I thought i'd crack on while i was waiting.

You all right, boss?

Yeah,

Drop the "boss," it's paul.

Look, i know you put your head on a block to get me this job.

I just wanted to say, i'll try not to let you down.

Go on then, get on with it.

Now if you want to change the view,

All you have to do is hold down alt-Control-Shift,

Then hit f3, and as if by magic—

Have you heard a word i've said?

Yeah.

Yes, of course.

This is important, you know, duncan?

- I know. - It's not just about work.

It's about the future, our future.

This project is mommy's baby, but who knows?

One day, we might hear the patter of tiny feet.

- You're not? - Would it be so terrible?

- ( mumbles ) - Relax, sweetie,

I'm not planning to start a family for at least another...

18 months.

Let's get the ecodome up and running first, eh?

After all, this will be our baby's inheritance.

Poachers, i knew it.

What the hell happened?

I don't know.

That'll be quite enough of that.

I was trying to show some initiative.

By deliberately disobeying me?

- That wasn't why i did it. - Then why?

You won't give me a chance to show you what i can do.

If this is anything to go by—

Look, dad, i know you and duncan were a team,

But he's gone.

And i'd like to prove to you that i'm worth considering for the job.

- You? - Why not me?

Work for a laird? You've changed your tune.

It's got nothing to do with who i work for.

It's about working the land.

Then you'd probably prefer me to get married and start producing kids.

Where's lexie tonight?

She's gone to see a friend.

Maybe this would be a good time for us to talk.

If we carry on like this, we're never going to make this partnership work.

I don't think you're in the position

To take the moral high ground after hiring that lad.

I was just giving a local kid a job.

Which is exactly what dorothy and i are trying to do— 150 of them.

Have you thought about the disruption

It's going to cause, moving the activity center?

Okay, but weigh that up against the 150 new local jobs.

Archie, people look to you as laird, they trust us.

If anything goes wrong with dorothy's grand plan,

Our name gets dragged through the mud as well.

You've been talking to lexie.

Nothing is gonna go wrong.

It's in all of our interests to stick to this agreement over the road.

Do you honestly believe that dorothy gives a damn

About anything or anyone apart from herself?

- You'd have to ask her that. - Well, maybe i will.

Of course i care about "the kids" as you call them.

So you're happy to close down the activity center for who knows how long?

I think you're being a teensy bit melodramatic.

Yeah, i think you're wrecking our attempt to do something worthwhile round here.

My dear paul, i'm sorry that you and archie

Don't see eye to eye on this, but a deal's a deal.

Yeah, well, archie had no right to make any deals without me being present.

In that case, you're sounding off with the wrong person.

Now, if there isn't anything else, it's getting rather late.

Was that paul i saw driving away?

Yes, he came to stamp his little foot

And tell me he disapproves of my arrangements with his little brother.

Is he going to give us trouble?

Archie's the one who wears the kilt in that partnership.

I hope you're right, because we're finished without that road.

Don't worry. Don't work too late.

I'm in the office.

Kiss, kiss, tiger.

Good meeting?

You know, networking...

A bit of strategic brainstorming.

You're very sexy when you go all alpha male on me.

Actually, it's been a long day.

I think i'll turn in.

You read my mind.

Why don't you go on ahead

And i'll be up in a minute?

That's an hors d'oeuvre.

Don't be long.

Mm-Mm.

- What are you doing here? - I'm sorry, but i just had to come to find out—

Actually, forget it! There isn't time.

You're very sexy when you go all alpha male on me.

Oh, just hurry up.

Duncan!

All right, steady on, tiger.

I've locked up.

Get in.

Oh, there you are.

What are you doing?

Nothing. I was just about to come up too.

Well, in that case...

- Morning. - Morning.

I'm sorry i took the gun.

Let's just put that behind us, eh?

Okay. So, what do you want me to do?

Come in.

He's early. That's a good start.

- Morning. - Golly: aye.

- Morning. - Hi.

Ewan is going to trail us today. I promised paul i'd try him out.

I heard there was a head ranger's job up for grabs.

I was thinking about what you said.

You're right.

The locals do look to me, to all of us,

To do the right thing.

So, what are you saying?

I was hoping that we could maybe present a united front at this meeting tonight.

You want me to back off.

I think we should look beyond this thing, yeah?

There you go.

Just remember what we said, you take a deep breath, you hold it,

And then just gently squeeze the trigger.

I'll get your safety off for you.

Okay, away you go.

That's not bad, son,

Maybe just next time, try and keep your eyes open.

Do you mind taking over, jess?

Still want me to take up teaching?

I thought you might pass on what you've learned about fly-Fishing

And get a wee bit of extra practice in, wouldn't you, lass?

Right, i'm off to bag those rabbits i promised to lex—

Put that gun down!

- Never ever point a gun at anyone. - Sorry.

- All right? - Aye, fine.

All right,

Let's go fishing.

Morning.

What's this? No suit?

No, i thought this would be a safer bet.

I didn't think you'd be back.

Oh, india rubber, me.

You all right, lads?

Any more initiation rites or will we pretend to be grown-Ups

And you know— actually do some work?

Fair enough. Right, lads, back to work.

- Down at last? - Ow!

Must have been a heavy night.

Mm, mm. It was.

Keep your wrist firm and swing from the elbow.

What you don't wanna do is flick.

It's a smooth, fluid movement you're after.

Let's see what you can do then.

Look and learn.

Eh, never mind.

We'll just unsnag this

And we'll have another go.

Right, you ready?

Ladies first.

Surely, you're not gonna let a girl beat you.

I didn't break in! The door was unlocked.

I think you'll find in the eyes of the law that is technically burglary.

Have you completely lost your senses?

She is up to something, archie.

You just can't let it go, can you?

Did your new best friend happen to tell you

That without your access road, there's no ecodome?

- No, but— - Ah-Ha!

Ah-Ha nothing.

Have you any proof at all that she's been up to no good?

- No. - Ah-Ha.

Aye, aye.

So how did it go with ewan?

He's a nice kid, tried really hard,

But to be honest, i wouldn't think he was a natural head ranger.

- No? I'll let paul know. - Not that that will stop you from taking him on.

- What? - He is the right sex.

- Just wait a minute— - I know i'm only here for a while,

But it's not just the job.

Okay, the money would have been nice,

But the thing that really gets me

Is i can't believe my own dad could be so insensitive.

How have i been insensitive?

- If you don't know— - Just tell me, lass.

All i wanted was a bit of recognition,

A word, a smile, a sign,

That you had noticed how hard

I was trying to impress you.

The only reason i took up land management

Was after i met you for the first time.

I didn't know that.

I just— i wanted to make you proud of me.

How stupid was that?

Jess!

Duncan? I need to talk to you.

- I told you last night— - No, just hear me out.

Okay.

- I found a file last night. - Lexie!

No, i think it's important.

I've got to get on, i'm sorry.

I've also just had a phone call, from a hotel in glasgow.

No lexie?

She'll probably meet us down there.

- I'm glad i caught you. - Not another accident?

No, nothing like that.

It's just, well, i wanted to thank you both for giving me a chance.

But i'm just not cut out to be a head ranger.

- I'm sorry to hear that. - Ah well, i suppose it's good

To know your weaknesses as well as your strengths.

You'll find a job soon.

Well, i'd better be off. Soon be dinnertime.

Yeah, that reminds me,

- Isn't it your turn to cook tonight? - Oh yeah, completely forgot.

I'll have to rustle up something when i get back.

- Looks like someone is going hungry. - See ya.

Watch it, you.

Duncan!

You're not even changed.

What?

I know about the hotel job.

What are you talking about?

You opened the letter, the job was mine,

You told me i didn't get it and they gave it to somebody else.

I trusted you, hermione. How could you do that?

It was only a job.

That's okay for you to say,

You'll never be stuck for work—

As long as you've got your mommy to bail you out.

In case you hadn't noticed, you're doing all right thanks to her.

You knew how much i wanted that job.

I couldn't stand the idea of you being so far away.

Oh, it was only glasgow.

I thought you'd be happier here with me.

No, hermione, don't pretend that you were thinking about what was best for me.

You lied to me.

Where are you going?

The meeting, of course. I wouldn't miss that for the world.

And then?

Then i'll come back here and start to pack.

Duncan.

Sorry, hermione, i just can't trust you anymore.

Had that happened a week or two from now...

Are you hungry, lass? Hmm?

I've got a pot of hot homemade soup there.

Whatever.

Would you mind just switching that off for a minute?

I'm... I'm sorry if i upset you.

I know.

I just wanted you to take me seriously.

I just wanted you to know what this job is really like.

So tell me.

Well...

You can forget about your social life for a start.

I can tell you that deer make pretty lousy conversation.

It's a vocation rather than a job.

You work very long hours for very little thanks.

The only reward you get is knowing that—

That the land is well looked after.

But you love it.

Imagine how i felt today when you told me you were trying ewan out.

That was paul. He wanted to give the boy another chance.

You handled him well though.

- Did i? - Oh yes.

Anyway, i've had a word with archie and...

He's happy for you to have the head ranger job while you're here.

And so am i.

- Did you just say what i thought you said? - I did.

Thanks, dad.

- Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. - Man: good evening.

It's good to see such a big turnout.

It has come to my, or rather our attention

That all sorts of rumors have been circulating

Since work on the ecodome site began.

So i'm going to hand you over to lady dorothy trumpington-Bonnet,

Who i'm sure will be more than happy to answer any questions.

I'm very glad to be able to address your concerns head on,

And i'm certain that by the end of this evening

Your fears will have been allayed.

Lights please.

Hermione.

This is the future of ecotourism,

A haven for naturalists and holidaymakers alike.

The ecodome will put the village of glenbogle on the map.

- Never mind that, what do we get out of it? - All: aye.

And what about all the traffic and the mess?

I think it will be in all our interests if we let the speaker finish.

This is the interface

Where traditional highland heritage meets the 21st century.

In its first year, the ecodome will create 150 new jobs

And bring a considerable income to the area.

Excellent.

Excellent, but what about the second phase of the development?

What about the holiday village and the self-Catering apartments?

And the restaurants and the gym and the swimming pools?

These are just theoretical drawings i've had made up

For possible consideration in the future.

And should it even happen,

All local people would be welcomed to join in the facilities.

Yeah, that's very good, but i don't think that these local people

Could afford your facilities.

I've already told you, we'll be creating a lot of new jobs.

Actually, that's true.

Dorothy will be creating a lot of new jobs,

It's just that the bad news is that none of them are for you lot.

This is a recruitment file from a specialist company in london.

Dorothy is recruiting—

From london and europe.

Well, anywhere really, except for glenbogle.

( man shouts ) that's outrageous!

Is this true?

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a malicious slander

Cast by someone who's just left my employment.

Answer duncan's point, please.

Yeah, please.

Is this true?

Well, i'll need trained,

Resourceful, energetic people at the beginning.

What about the road? Is it true that you can't proceed without it?

Archie, this is neither the time nor the place to discuss this.

Has there been a grain of truth in anything you've told me?

Ladies and gentlemen,

Paul was right.

I was acting in what i thought

Was the best interest of us all.

But in the light of this evening's revelations,

It seems that i have been duped.

And so i withdraw my offer

For your road to cross my land.

The deal is off.

Bravo!

Well done, duncan.

- Paul: you did the right thing, archie. - Thank you very much.

It takes a brave man to admit he's wrong in public.

Listen, dunc, i'm sorry about—

The relationship?

Career change?

It's given me a lot to think about.

You know, i reckon i'm just the wrong shape for a suit.

So you can call off the search for a new head ranger.

I'm back.

Sorry, mate, but...

The position has already been taken.

Of course, if i had known this was going to happen—

No, no, no, i understand.

You're welcome to come back and have your old room if you'd like.

No... It's okay, i—

When were you planning to tell me?

You know that jessica is the right person for the job.

Not the point, arch.

I know, i know.

I'm starving.

- Paul: you'll have to wait. - Archie: what?

I didn't get a chance to cook because— what are you doing here?

And what's that smell?

Have a little faith, eh?

I don't believe this.

Where did you learn to cook like this?

It's amazing what you can learn from daytime telly

When you've got nothing better to do.

- This is fantastic! - Glad you like it.

You know dougal's looking to do more food at the pub?

Wages and beer... Can't be bad. Bon appetit.

Right.

Let's get stuck in.