The very first episode of Scotland's favourite soap. A stranger arrives in Glendarroch giving Maggie something to gossip about down at Blair's Store.

Episode 1 (19/02/1980)

The classic soap set in the fictional village of Glendarroch. Take the High Road/High Road ran for 23 years on Scottish Television. We've started again from episode one and will add five new episodes each Sunday.

Take The High Road

Episodes 1 - 30

Episodes 31 - 60

Episodes 61 - 80

The classic soap set in the fictional village of Glendarroch.

The new stranger to the village, Ken Calder takes over the garage. Meanwhile Dougal and Amy Lachlan have a son, but things take a turn for the worse after the birth.

Episode 2 (21/02/1980)

Dougal struggles to come to terms with Amy's death. Eric advices Ken against re-opening the garage. Max tries to get Alan’s support with his plan to develop the land. David returns to Glendarroch.

Episode 3 (26/02/1980)

Maggie spreads gossip about what she believed she witnessed at the garage. David gives Maggie a fright when he catches her sneaking about the garage. Dougal continues to drown his sorrows.

Episode 4 (28/02/1980)

It's the day of Amy Lachlan's funeral. The garage is subject to some vandalism and Ken finds out the reason why business stopped doing as well as it used to.

Episode 5 (04/03/1980)

Journalist Lesley Maxwell is sent to the village as he is writing an article about the big changes that are rumoured to be happening in Glenndarrach.

Episode 6 (06/03/1980)

Dougal is still struggling to come to terms with Amy's death. The Duffs visit Ken to tell him there's not enough room for the garage. There's a surprising change in Maggie's attitude towards Ken.

Episode 7 (11/03/1980)

Maggie gives Ken a hard time on the work needed on her bus and gives him a second chance. Max shows up again with some associates to show them Glendarroch. Amy's sister arrives in the village.

Episode 8 (13/03/1980)

Maggie refuses to pay the bill for the repairs on the bus. Dougal’s still finding it hard to bond with baby Donald. The locals become more disgruntled with Leslie poking around asking questions.

Episode 9 (18/03/1980)

Leslie becomes interested in Mrs Cunningham's estate. Meanwhile. there is worry amongst the residents of the village about the intentions for Glendarroch.

Episode 10 (20/03/1980)

Archie is acting strangely and David Blair announces his plans to get his brother free from prison earlier. Alan reveals a secret about himself that will change everything.

Episode 11 (25/03/1980)

Fiona is run down after arguing with her mother so plans a trip to Edinburgh. Jimmy confronts David and warns him about bothering his mother further. Archie continues to avoid doing work.

Episode 12 (27/03/1980)

Langemann announces that he doesn't plan to knock Glendarroch down. Business starts to look positive for Ken and there is a suspected thief in the village.

Episode 13 (01/04/1980)

Alan goes to visit Andy Semple about the recent theft. Ken continues to get the business up and running but still awaits payment from Maggie. Elizabeth meets an architect about the renovations.

Episode 14 (03/04/1980)

Dougal is showing little improvement so Alun confronts him. David asks Maggie about what exactly she remembers about the girl who was murdered in the village as he believes his brother is innocent.

Episode 15 (08/04/1980)

Alan tries to figure out what to do with the problem with Andy. Dougal invites Alice to move in. Fiona returns from her trip and Alan goes to help John investigate the missing sheep.

Episode 16 (10/04/1980)

Sheep stealing is causing problems in Glendarroch. Andy Semple's recent actions are the talk of the village and David chats to Jimmy about his father.

Episode 17 (15/04/1980)

Ken struggles with his demons after losing their bid for the oil franchise. Dougal decides to take charge of the current sheep problem. Mr Cunningham tries to give Fiona some unwanted help.

Episode 18 (17/04/1980)

Ken continues to struggle with the future of the garage, Alan pays him a visit with a proposal. Alice considers the possibility of moving out of Lachlan house.

Episode 19 (22/04/1980)

Maggie panics after losing a big sum of money. David pays Isabel a visit and is given an ear full about his return to Glendarroch. Fiona takes her first steps towards a proper job.

Episode 20 (24/04/1980)

A big day for the Lachlan’s on the day of baby Donald’s christening. Max’s plans with the Cunningham house come to light. Ken helps Jimmy with some repairs at the shop.

Episode 21 (29/04/1980)

Jimmy and Isabel deal with the aftermath of the robbery at the shop. Elizabeth discovers that Max has been sneaking about behind her back with his plans for the Cunningham House.

Episode 22 (01/05/1980)

Isabel is distracted after the recent news. Ken gets some good news about the future of the garage. David and Jimmy talk about his father. Alan and Elizabeth discuss Max’s motives.

Episode 23 (06/05/1980)

Maggie speculates at what will follow with Jimmy’s water sports project. Dougal goes searching to bring back his wandering sheep. Jimmy has a meeting with Max to discuss his plans.

Episode 24 (08/05/1980)

Jimmy’s despondent after his meeting with Max and talks with Fiona about leaving Glendarroch. A visitor enquires about Maggie down at the shop. Dougal continues to bond with baby Donald.

Episode 25 (13/05/1980)

Jimmy returns from Glasgow. David drops into the Cunningham House to speak to Archie about his brother’s case. After returning to Glendarroch Sorry Watson bumps into Maggie at the shop.

Episode 26 (15/05/1980)

Jimmy tells his Uncle David what his father had told him during his visit. Alice continues to spend time with Bob. Kay prepares a surprise for Alan which doesn’t go to plan.

Episode 27 (20/05/1980)

Maggie tries to convince Sorry to invest in Glendarroch. Kay waits for Alan’s return to confront him about their relationship. Elizabeth tries to come up with a plan phase Max out of the business.

Episode 28 (22/05/1980)

Alan questions David about his interest in surveying Laird’s Point, and Dougal is asked to behave himself as Bob is invited to dinner at the Lachlan House.

Episode 29 (27/05/1980)

Sorry meets with Elizabeth and Alan to discuss his plans. Archie pays a visit to Blair’s Store to speak to Isabel about Brian. David reveals to Isabel the nature of his business in Glendarroch.

Take The High Road

Episode 1 (19/02/1980)

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