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- Is she there? - Yup.

- Five pages. - ( gasps )

Try not to blink.

Did i blink there? I've never done this before.

"lexie macdonald, glenbogle's first lady laird."

Relax, don't look too serious.

- Good. - Don't feel relaxed.

- Perfect. - Put my hand here?

"since taking over, lexie has raised the profile of sleepy glenbogle."

- Don't overdo it. - Too much smile, okay?

"'visitor numbers are climbing,' laughs lexie,

'because we've given the place a wake-Up call.'"

- Turn back the other way. - Oh.

- Turn a bit more, good girl. - That way?

I'll probably stand. Sorry.

"lexie's house has its own special ambulance?"

- Molly: "ambience." - They mean the fire engine.

"locals have started to call her 'the queen of glenbogle.'"

That's lovely, lexie. Gorgeous.

"lexie, with her customary charm and elegance—"

Is that the magazine?

Let me see it. Thank you.

"the queen of glenbogle"?

( sighs ) that's not me.

It is now. Good morning, your majesty.

Here she comes.

- Morning. - All: good morning.

Your highness.

( laughs sarcastically ) stop that.

I never said any of those things.

I only did it to raise the profile of the place.

And attracting more visitors can't be a bad thing either.

- There'll be no shortage of those over the next few days. - Exactly.

Right, okay, any questions?

What is a clan gathering?

It's when the clan...

Gathers.

- Ewan: for what? - Something the macdonalds have a compulsive urge to do

- Every five years. - Lexie: and this year

Is going to be the best year ever.

The first of our guests

- Will be arriving shortly. - I thought they weren't coming till saturday.

Some people like to make a weekend of it.

It's the highlight of their social calendar.

( whispers ) how sad is that?

And i don't want anyone going away disappointed,

Thinking i can't cut it as a laird.

I can't do it all on my own. More's the pity.

Molly, you have to tell me who people are.

I'll do my best, but they're nearly all called macdonald.

Ewan, i need you to sort out a delivery of fuel for the range before saturday.

I don't see why we have to have caterers in. I'm the chef.

And it is your first week, so don't try and run before you can walk.

Now, paul...

- Where's paul? - He had to go over to the distillery.

Again?

He does take his responsibilities as a board member seriously.

Especially when it involves liaising with a certain chairperson.

Right. Let's go.

- Charles, how lovely to see you. - And you too, molly.

- Where's our host? - Have you not met lexie?

- Hi. - Hello.

Archie's abroad so i'm standing in for him.

A clan gathering without a laird,

Unconventional.

Well, you've got me. Temporary acting laird.

- But you're not a macdonald. - I was the last time i read my marriage certificate.

I beg your pardon. Charles macdonald of castle macdonald

Proud to be at your service.

You don't have to kneel.

It's traditional when greeting the new laird.

Oh, for a moment there i thought you were going to ask me to marry you.

I like to observe the proper etiquette.

I'm sure you'll keep us up to the mark.

Nice car.

My cases are in the boot. Will you have them taken up to my room?

Thanks.

Thanks for coming with me. I couldn't face it on my own.

It's a pleasure. Well, not a pleasure, but you know.

So that's my dad.

Not very dignified, is it?

Have you got any plans for scattering the ashes?

I sort of had an idea, but i wanted to talk to you about it.

Beautiful, isn't it?

I came here a couple of times with my dad when i was little.

I remember him building me a sandcastle.

He used to love fishing here.

Did you do lots of stuff together?

Not really. Not enough, anyway.

I went away to boarding school when i was 12.

Are you an only child?

Not a son, though.

Was that a problem?

I think it was for him.

I always felt somehow i'd let him down.

That's why i'd like to get this right.

This place was so special to him. It would be perfect.

When do you want to hold the ceremony?

My aunt and uncle are staying with me this weekend, so...

If i could ask people for saturday...

There's something going on up at the house, but...

- I'm sure all that'll be fine. - Thanks, paul.

You'll have to do me a favor in return, though.

Will you be my guest for dinner tonight?

It's part of this clan thing.

- I'd love to. - Good.

( sighs ) so what am i supposed to say?

"oh sorry, folks, i know i've only been in charge for five minutes,

But i've lost our oldest heirloom."

- I promise that i'll find it. - Please.

- What's wrong? - I've lost the quaich,

You know, the loving cup.

It's been used at every clan gathering since...

Since there was a clan gathering.

Lexie's so determined to make the whole thing a success.

I just can't think where i would have put it.

Have you looked in the cellar?

Ah, now that is a good idea.

Thank you, golly. I don't know what i'd do without you.

Are you sure you can manage two at once?

I've got a sore shoulder.

- You're such a big wuss. - All right, wonder woman.

Actually, jess, i was meaning to ask you something.

- Oh? - I was thinking about us.

I mean, you and me.

We make a pretty good team, don't we? At work, i mean.

- Yeah. - And we're friends.

I mean, good friends.

I know, definitely. Really good friends.

So, i was wondering— well, hoping really—

Jess?

Jess, i need you to help me move the wine in the cellar.

- All of it? - The macdonald quaich might be there.

- Molly's looking for it. - What about the chairs?

You can do that later. Come on.

Of course. We can't keep molly waiting, can we?

- ( knocks ) - Come in.

Ah—

So this is where you've been hiding.

Sorry,

I still have an estate to run.

- Do you not have people to do that? - I wish.

I've had a good look round— the wolf park,

The visitors' center, the climbing school.

Your husband certainly has vision.

Well, he had some help.

You're managing all right, are you?

A prestigious event like this,

It's a lot for a young woman like yourself to take on.

Yeah, i can manage.

I even have some ideas of my own.

- Really? - Yeah, well, this year,

Our guests can take home a macdonald clan gathering commemorative video.

I've hired a film crew for the weekend.

Hardly the most traditional keepsake.

I wonder if you shouldn't be paying more attention to the main event

Rather than wasting your time on all these fripperies.

I'm sorry?

This is not a criticism,

But the clan banner on the flagstaff is flying upside down.

Right, well... Yeah,

I'll make sure someone goes out and changes that.

It's perfectly understandable, you're new to the family.

I'm more concerned with the welcome message in my room,

And i assume those of the other guests.

You ran it off on your personal computer, did you?

Yeah, it was the scribe's day off.

There are two spelling mistakes, three errors of historical fact,

And one grammatical infelicity in the final sentence.

There, i've marked them for you.

Again, not your fault.

I had the benefit of an education at gordonstoun and cambridge.

- Lucky you. - I'll keep my eyes open

And report back if i notice anything else amiss.

- Yes, that would be very kind. - Not at all.

When you were in the army, did they teach you that thing where

You can just kill a man with a single blow?

- No, we had guns. - Shame.

No, i am going to act like a laird.

I'm not going to let him get to me.

I am going to be refined. I am going to be polite.

- Oh, aye? - For the next few days anyway.

So, what can i do for you, sir?

Amanda wants to scatter her father's ashes in the loch this saturday.

- But that's when we're having the clan banquet. - But that'll be at the house,

Whereas she'll be at the far end of the loch.

Yeah, okay, but i've got so much on my plate this weekend,

- Can you take care of it? - No problem.

Good. It means you'll get to spend more time with amanda.

Well, i can hack that.

What?

We're just friends.

- It really isn't here. - It must be.

We'd have found it by now. It must be someplace else.

He's right.

I'm so sorry. Archie sent the cup to london

To be cleaned and repaired. I had completely forgotten.

- Can't they send it back? - It'll never be here soon enough.

We'll just have to do without it.

- I'm so sorry to have wasted your time. - That's not a problem, molly.

Anyway, we'd better get this lot moved back.

And after you tried so hard, dad.

- Where's the chef? - Who's asking?

- I beg your pardon? - You're talking to him, pal.

No, i mean, the chef.

What's the problem?

I'd like to review the menu for this evening.

- You're joking. - No, it's important you serve the correct fare.

Correct fare? It's a dinner, not a bus.

Mrs. Macdonald has asked me to supervise.

Lexie's put you in charge of me?

Menu, please.

Dear, oh dear, oh dear.

Dinner will be served tonight, and you've got plenty of time

To explore the estate tomorrow. And if you need anything, just ask.

Unbelievable. You spend 300 quid on a mobile,

It can send video and tell you what the weather's like in kuala lumpur,

But can you make a phone call?

Are those your film people, dear?

You know the face, the name's on the tip of your tongue, right?

- Mike baxter. - Hi, i'm lexie.

- You're very sexy, lexie. - And you can call me mrs. Macdonald.

You're late, so you'll probably want to get started.

Maybe get some pictures of people arriving?

Darling, please,

I did have my own late night show in grampian,

Leave all that technical stuff to me and my crew.

Go ahead and enjoy your party

And pretend we're not here.

- Are you off somewhere? - London.

- I'm gonna collect the quaich. - You're kidding.

The gathering wouldn't be the same without it.

I can be there in the morning, and back the day after.

They've got courier services that do that.

I know, but i'd rather do it myself.

I want this to be a surprise for molly,

So don't tell her where i've gone.

Okay, what if she asks?

Tell her i'm working the far side of the estate or something.

And listen, you behave yourself.

- Like there's a whole load of ways to misbehave here. - You know what i mean.

There's nothing going on between me and duncan.

- Okay? - Yeah, let's keep it that way.

Okay, that's me.

I'll shall see you tomorrow. Or saturday.

Dad,

I know why you're doing this.

It's not for the sake of the clan.

It's for molly.

Maybe you should tell her that.

I'm not changing the menu.

- And that's that. - What's going on?

He doesn't like our menu.

What's wrong with the menu?

Pasta.

Why, have we run out?

Potatoes, porridge, oatcakes and rolls

Are all acceptable carbohydrates at a clan gathering.

Pasta is not.

We're the macdonalds, not the corleones.

Uh!

Okay, wouldn't want to disappoint anyone.

We'll serve boiled potatoes with the salmon tonight.

- What? And throw all this away? - Yes!

Can you just do it, please?

I don't want that to be included in the film.

- I don't believe this. - Okay, problem solved.

Now, anything else, charles?

As a matter of fact there was.

Lagganmore whisky.

Would you like a wee dram? I'll just get you a glass.

Certainly not!

You do know that the distillery is owned by the macleish family?

Yes, we do have a seat on the board.

Then it's even worse than i thought.

Do you know nothing about the history of the clan?

Obviously, not.

There has been a feud

Between the macdonalds and the macleishes for 400 years.

Your predecessor, the seventh laird,

Swore a solemn and binding oath.

From that day to this, we've been at war.

Well, i did not know that. But nobody takes that stuff seriously anymore.

It's mattered to 12 generations of your adopted family.

It should matter to you.

Golly!

He's gone to london.

Right, and i'm david beckham.

He has. Did you see the pickup outside?

Golly doesn't do travel.

Except as a surprise for molly. We're supposed to keep it a secret though.

Oh, right.

So are you doing anything this evening then?

No, nothing at the moment.

Good, 'cause then i could come round and visit you—

I mean, keep you company. Unless you want the place to yourself.

No, that'd be really nice.

Well, you know... I might see you later then.

Maybe...

Bye then.

Whoa, what have you done?

It never looks like this when golly's here.

- Do you not like it? - No, it's great!

Something smells good.

Not you, the cooking.

Not that you don't smell good...

Wh-What i mean is— i think you smell...

Duncan, just shut up.

You know what i'm trying to say.

We don't often get the chance to be alone together.

We have now.

Two and a half hours it's taken me to find this place.

I gave them directions.

No one told me. Sign here.

It's a self-Installation job, so... I'll leave that to your husband.

No, i'm perfectly capable.

No need to ask who wears the trousers here, eh?

Is he calling me a wuss?

Don't worry, i'll let you help.

- What is it? - It's a washing machine.

Dad is gonna kill me.

Do you know that he still washes all of his stuff by hand?

He didn't see why we need one.

Come on.

You must visit castle macdonald.

That would be marvelous.

Who knows? We might even have the clan gathering there one day.

No, no, it's always been at glenbogle.

Of course, but you know it's the clan that decides

Where the gathering is to be held, not the laird.

Castle macdonald would be available.

Tell me, who's the young blonde lady over there?

I don't recognize her.

- That's paul's girlfriend. - Amanda macleish.

- She runs the lagganmore distillery now. - Lexie: ahem—

How interesting.

Yes! Oh, sorry.

Don't worry, duncan. That happens sometimes.

Leave it, i'll call a plumber tomorrow.

No, i'm not going to let this thing beat me.

You've spent nearly two hours on it already. Come on.

We're nearly there. Where's the picture of the hose thing again?

Maybe it's supposed to be the other way up.

I see what you mean.

Right, i'm gonna get this thing cracked.

Even if it takes all night.

I'll go and read my book.

There are 10 macdonalds coming from california.

Oh.

Have you interviewed all sorts of famous people?

Dolly the sheep, her last interview.

Have you finished with that?

So, are you enjoying the meal?

Personally, i'm not a great fan of farmed salmon, but...

That's by the by.

Why are sitting down to eat with a member of clan macleish?

Amanda is a friend of ours.

And an enemy of your family.

I did explain about your responsibility.

Yes, yes, you did. She was already invited.

If there's a problem, can we sort it out between ourselves?

The macdonalds and the macleishes

Have been sworn enemies for over 400 years.

This is neither the time nor the place for a history lesson.

Oh, i couldn't agree less.

All i know is that back in the middle ages,

The macleishes raped your women and stole your sheep.

Maybe it was the other way round.

And the macdonalds gave as good as they got.

But we all hung up our claymores a long time ago.

That's the macleish point of view.

Can we drop this? You are a guest in our house.

And you, mr. Bowman, are a guest of the macdonald clan gathering.

In my personal opinion, it's never wise to trust a macleish.

They're all liars, cowards, and cheats to a man— or a woman.

My father told me about this. He said it was all a lot of nonsense.

Then your father... Is a fool.

Will you excuse me, please, lexie? I've got a bit of a headache.

Amanda has just lost her father.

Okay, we have lift-Off.

Let's see what this baby can do.

Houston,

We have a problem.

Jess?

Jess?

Jess?

What about dinner?

Morning.

- What time is it? - 20 to 9:00.

Forgot to set the alarm last night.

- I should be at work. - It's all right.

- Who's gonna know? Budge up. - ( knocks )

- Who's that? - Oh!

Oh, sorry, sorry.

I was looking for golly.

One of the guests wants to go fishing.

There was something about a stag being hit by a car.

I think he went to track it down.

If you see him, tell him i'm looking for him.

- Oh no. - What?

She'll tell him as soon as she sees him.

That we were drinking tea?

- It doesn't look like that. He'll go ballistic. - That's his problem.

Believe me, a ballistic golly's everybody's problem.

See, the thing is, golly trusts me,

And if he thinks i was running around behind his back—

Duncan, we haven't done anything behind his back.

- Yeah, i know. - Yet.

Do either of you need a lift up to the house?

- Looking for something? - Marmalade.

It usually comes in a jar.

I prefer the coarse variety.

You won't find any in there.

- Or were you really after the whisky? - I beg your pardon?

Hands off, pal. This is reserved for the function tomorrow.

Function? You mean the banquet?

No, i mean for amanda and her guests up by the loch.

So it looks like you won't be getting any.

I don't much care for your tone.

I don't like people stealing booze from my kitchen.

Are you calling me a thief?

Away and raffle your doughnut, pal.

- Duncan? - Are you sure you don't mind storing the whisky here?

- Of course not. - I'm supposed to meet my aunt at the station.

I have to get to the florist before it closes.

Hold on.

I put the ashes from the urn in here.

I couldn't stand that plastic thing they gave us at the undertakers.

I suppose it's kind of appropriate.

The distillery was his whole life.

And now...

You go, i can sort everything out up here.

Haven't you got enough to think about?

And i'll even provide some food for your guests.

I can't ask you to do all that.

It's no problem, leave it to me.

Do you need a trolley?

I can manage. I'm not a wuss.

Can i ask you to take the ashes as well?

It would be one less thing to worry about.

- Yeah, of course. - Thanks, paul.

There you are, molly.

I just don't know what to say.

No need. They've done a good job, haven't they?

It's beautiful, but...

I never imagined you'd go all the way to london.

Oh, thank you so much.

So you weren't tempted by the bright lights then,

All those exciting things to see and do?

No, no, molly, everything i want is right here.

Where's the sound?

- They're off-Mike. - No, there's nothing there.

I don't believe it, the first decent footage.

It's not all bad. He asked me to film his daughter's wedding.

- Oh, excellent. - How's it going?

Oh, every frame's a rembrandt.

No, no, no, that argument from last night, i do not want that in it.

You have my word as a producer.

What we need is some kind of introductory interview.

You know this kind of thing— "lexie macdonald,

First female laird of glenbogle."

If you say it often enough, i might start believing it.

- Ah— - Good morning, charles.

- How are we today? - Displeased.

Your chef has been insufferably rude.

Good for him.

- Hmm? - Hmm?

- I want something done. - Lexie: okay,

Okay, leave it to me.

Look, um...

I was very interested in what you were saying last night

About the clan history. Fascinating, all that stuff about the feud.

And right now, history is the new rock and roll.

You make a good history doc, it is shown all around the world.

- Really? - Mm-Hm.

Maybe we should talk.

I cannot believe you said that to him.

Ewan, you cannot go around just insulting our guests.

No, because all we're interested in is being queen of glenbogle,

And passing yourself off as one of the toffs.

I am not passing myself off as anything.

I grew up two miles away from you.

Why do you pretend you're somebody else?

So, we open with marching feet,

Burning haystacks,

Naked women running out of their crofts.

And then the mel gibson voiceover.

I was thinking more... Compare and contrast

Castle macdonald with this pale imitation of a clan gathering.

You're the boss, charlie.

- It's charles. - I don't know about you, but i could do with a drink.

If there's one thing more annoying

Than your constant need for refreshment,

It's your urge to tell everyone about it.

What the hell?

Over here.

You okay?

What are you doing out here?

I thought i'd keep out of the way.

I'd hate to put charlie boy off his cucumber sandwiches.

He getting to you, is he?

Him i can handle, but lexie?

I thought your boss was supposed to stick up for you.

She's under a lot of pressure right now.

It's not my fault.

At least i got a day off tomorrow.

See how the caterers like it.

But you'd rather be the one doing the cooking, eh?

I'll tell you what,

Why don't you do the food for amanda's thing down by the loch?

Yeah?

Yeah.

Here.

Hey, shovel.

Duncan, are you in there?

Duncan, you are filthy.

Washing machine.

Ahem— ladies and gentlemen.

Fellow macdonalds.

Before we embark on another no doubt excellent dinner,

I'd like to perform a small ceremony.

Would lexie macdonald step forward please?

I wasn't expecting this.

When i was researching clan history, i discovered

An historic oath of allegiance

Taken by the first laird of glenbogle.

And it occurred to me, it might be fitting

To ask the first female laird to take the same oath.

Hear, hear!

No, i don't think it's quite my style.

Ah, but remember,

It's the clan that decides, not the laird.

And i'm sure we'd all like

To hear you take the oath.

Yeah, hear, hear.

- I told you this was getting out of hand. - Thank you.

Thanks, charles.

I see the first laird also had a word processor.

It's my own translation, from the old scots.

Ahem— okay, um...

I, lexie macdonald, do swear to...

To uphold and fight for the customs and traditions of my clan,

Give no succor to our enemies,

And honor the will of my clansmen.

I shall do this for as long as i do remain

Laird of glenbogle.

Well done!

We'll make a laird of you yet.

- Duncan? Where are you? - Here.

Come on. I promise i won't laugh.

You look cute.

- You promised. - Pink is so your color.

- Right, that's it. - ( laughs )

- Dad, hi. You can't come in. - What are you talking about?

- There's something i need to tell you. - Is somebody in there?

No one, hey listen, amanda gave me a bottle of—

- What's that noise? - Aye, well...

That's what i wanted to tell you.

I bought a washing machine.

Ah.

Evening.

Just thought i'd get an early night.

There we go.

- Perfect. - I think we should have a toast, molly.

Mm-Hm, what should we drink to?

Old friends, fresh starts.

Is the sun over the yardarm already?

Oh, i wouldn't mind vox popping that.

That is my daughter.

Okay... Brian, could we set up for the interview please?

Paul, where are you going to be today?

With amanda. No need for you to worry, it's all under control.

As long as charles macdonald doesn't find out.

Anyone seen duncan?

At the main gate, stopping cars and checking invitations.

- Right, thanks. - Jess, i need to—

All under control, eh?

And duncan on traffic duty? Are you sure about that?

As long as he sends the macdonalds to the house

And the macleishes to the beach, it shouldn't be a problem.

It'll be fine. Ewan's coming later with the food.

- Ewan? - I asked him to help.

Apparently you've been giving him a bit of a hard time recently.

Okay, but he hasn't been much help though.

We're all behind you, including ewan.

He wants this weekend to be a success as much as you do.

Don't forget that, eh?

Hello, the beach is just around the corner on the right.

Ah, here she is,

The fragrant goddess of the glen.

- What do you want? - A few pearls of wisdom

That we can immortalize on celluloid.

An audience with lexie macdonald.

- He means an interview. - Oh, right, well...

It'll have to wait.

Somebody else needs to find out a few home truths first.

Great, so the caterers have left because the range isn't working.

- Why, what's wrong with it? - It just isn't working.

- Have you checked the fuel? - Yeah.

Did you order it?

- You didn't tell me— - I did! You didn't listen.

- I'm sorry. - Well, it's too late for that now.

We'll just have to find the barbecue.

- Want me to call the caterers back? - No, now you get your wish.

- You're going to do it. - But i'm supposed to help paul down by the loch.

Not until you sort something here first.

- Hi, have you got my clothes? - No, come here.

We could start early. We're nearly all here.

There's no rush, is there?

Perhaps people would like a bit of a walk first.

- Is there a problem? - No, of course not.

- What about the ashes? - They're up at the house.

I didn't want to take any chances.

They're hardly likely to be stolen.

No, but best to be on the safe side.

I better go see how ewan's getting on. I'll be straight back.

Calm down, you're more nervous than i am.

Hello. Thanks for coming.

Are you with the macleish party?

No, the clan gathering.

Sorry about that, go further up, you'll find your party on the right.

- You lied to me. - Dad?

And you. You get back to work.

Are you going to tell me what the questions are?

No, i like spontaneous, let's go for it. Turnover.

Lexie, you've been called the queen of glenbogle.

- How does— - Ewan: i can't find it, lexie!

Cut. Can you tell him to be quiet?

Ewan, will you keep the noise down in there please?

Maybe we should give it five minutes, eh?

No, i'd like to go again. Turnover.

- Lexie, you have— - ( loud crash )

- ( ewan yells ) - Cut!

Excuse me a minute.

Duncan, this is an emergency.

When you were moving boxes, did you see a lagganmore whisky sleeve with dust inside?

- I didn't look. - I've gotta find it and quick, or i'm in big trouble.

Hurry up, we need something to put all this old charcoal into.

Leave it to me.

Now, when you— ( sighs )

You when you finish that, just get this all fired up.

- Mrs. Macdonald? - Yes?

We're ready for your interview now.

Lex, lex, can i have a word?

Sorry, will you give me a minute?

Brian!

If they were here, we would have found them by now.

They've got to be here somewhere, they've got to be.

Um, there is this.

- Are you sure about this? - It'll work. Trust me.

Come on. Quick.

Sorry about that. It's been a very busy day.

- I've got a spare 10 minutes now though. - Let's get on with it then.

Brian, can you turn over please?

Lexie,

You've been called the queen of glenbogle.

How does your approach differ from those of previous lairds?

Well, i believe, if it ain't broken—

- Cut. We have to cut. - What?

Charles asked to know when we're doing the interview.

- Charles? - Ah, the heady scent of showbiz,

Even grown men can't resist

A wee sprinkling of stardust.

Let's go and look for him, shall we?

Amanda!

- Here they are. - Found them.

Now, the macdonalds, famous for fast food and old feuds.

Can you tell me about the bad feeling

Between your family and the macleishes?

Hold on, can we stop that there?

I don't know much about the family history, i told you that.

Keep rolling. You don't know much about the family history?

No, but i will learn. Moving on.

- Amanda— - Don't touch me!

- Were you trying to humiliate me? - No.

No, i'm really sorry. I was desperate.

Someone must have taken the ashes, i don't know how it happened.

That's the most feeble excuse i've ever heard. It's not even an excuse.

I know, i wanted more than anything for today to go right for you.

Well, it hasn't.

The one thing i wanted to do for my dad and...

It turns into a complete disaster.

I promised myself i wasn't going to do this.

I'm so sorry.

This is where the clan has gathered

To celebrate its history and tradition,

But could you tell me what is happening

At the other end of the loch?

That's it. It's over. Cut the camera.

You've allowed members of the macleish family

To carry out a ceremony of their own,

Flouting the traditions that only last night you swore to uphold.

We await an explanation.

Why are you doing this? We had a deal here.

I suggested that the treachery of the queen of glenbogle

Might make a better story,

So i hired michael here.

And he who pays the piper...

Shall we adjourn to the beach

And see if we have indeed been invaded by clan macleish?

- Crowd: aye. - Um...

Uh, no... I can...

If you did want to try and outbid charlie boy,

I'm open to offers. Perhaps not.

- What on earth is happening? - It's a nightmare.

What shall i tell them?

Leave it to me.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I have an apology to make.

Ahem—

What now?

I think this might be what you're looking for.

This is outrageous!

It is indeed. You've no right to be here.

What are you talking about?

Scattering your father's ashes on macdonald land.

- How dare you? - She's got every right to be here.

Your presence here on this beach,

Sneaking in behind our backs, is an insult to the macdonalds.

Stop it! All of you!

And while i'm laird, i'll say what goes on on this estate.

- Not you! - ( scoffs )

We have taped evidence that you've betrayed your oath.

And i put it to you that you're no longer fit to host this clan gathering.

In the future, they should be held at castle macdonald. We can take a vote now.

Right, okay, okay.

We can let the clan decide but...

Can i say something first?

Now we are all gathered here

To celebrate the traditions of the macdonald clan.

I arrived here a kid with no home, no job,

And this family took me in.

So to me, the macdonald traditions that matter the most

Are generosity and hospitality.

But there are some traditions that we're far better off without.

And one of them is

This stupid quarrel with the macleish family.

I want to end it today.

- This is all beside the point. - No, it's not!

Amanda is our friend.

And if we can't end this fight with her family then...

Then i don't want to host any more clan gatherings.

You're welcome to them, charles.

So,

Who wants to put an end to a feud

That is so old

That no one can even remember what it was about?

This is the macdonald quaich,

One of the family's oldest heirlooms,

And something that the clan have valued for generations.

It's been used to end disputes,

Seal friendships,

Doesn't that tell you what the macdonalds value most?

Not wars and feuds, but a good party.

Golly?

Macleish whisky in a macdonald cup.

To the clan macleish.

- Macdonalds: the clan macleish. - ( applause )

Now, who'll take a drink with me?

My father loved this place,

And he thought of the macdonalds as his friends.

So nothing would please him more.

- The macdonalds. - Macleishes: the macdonalds.

Charles?

The clan macleish.

Excuse me. Coming through.

Do it yourself, mate.

- Brian, we're a team. - Oh yeah?

- I'll make it 50/50. - Big deal.

Lexie, you have done us proud.

- Have i? - Yes, look at everybody having such fun.

You certainly put charles in his place.

Yeah, but in the process i managed

To hurt all the people that really matter.

Charles is right, molly.

I'm no laird.

I never will be.

You wouldn't believe they were sworn enemies a couple of hours ago.

In the spirit of macleish and macdonald rapprochement,

- Dance? - Okay.

Don't be too hard on them, golly.

This is a mistake.

Maybe, but even if it is, it's their mistake.

Sometimes we have to get out of our old ways of thinking about things.

All sorts of things that would never have been possible

In the past can happen now.

Hi.

Lex, lex, you were fantastic!

I haven't heard a speech like that

Since... The oscars.

And halfway through, it hit me,

I don't know where it comes from, it's a gift, i guess.

Anyway, what we should do is a great big, in-Your-Face

Feel-Good movie about you,

"the glasgow girl that became a fairy tale princess."

You know, you can take the girl out of glasgow...

Away and raffle your doughnut, pal.