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The Mackinnons

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The Mackinnons was a BBC Scotland drama series, which started in 1977. It starred Bill Simpson as the head of the Mackinnon family, a vet in the fictional Argyll town of Inverglen. It was seen as inhabiting similar terrain to Dr. Finlay's Casebook and Sutherland's Law, but was less successful.

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2nd May 1977 - 1st August 1977
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Bill SimpsonPatrick Barr
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Whose Side Are You On? Still
Whose Side Are You On?
2nd May 1977

Episode 1

Violence in the night occurs when new people with different attitudes threaten traditional ways in the Western Highlands.

Man From the Past Still
Man From the Past
9th May 1977

Episode 2

A man from the past arrives with a proposition, one that would change Margaret Mackinnon's life.

Bird of Prey Still
Bird of Prey
16th May 1977

Episode 3

A rare bird of prey is the object of covetous eyes, but there are other and more sinister events taking place.

They Also Serve... Still
They Also Serve...
23rd May 1977

Episode 4

One has heard of a pig in a poke, but might not Attila be a bull in one?

Working Weekend Still
Working Weekend
30th May 1977

Episode 5

An apparently routine meeting of the Inverglen Syndicate becomes suddenly a matter of acute concern to the Laird and his son.

Money Matters Still
Money Matters
13th June 1977

Episode 6

A new bank manager in Inverglen brings problems - Donald Mackinnon finds a way of solving them!

Shame the Devil Still
Shame the Devil
20th June 1977

Episode 7

The Laird's son is charged with culpable homicide, and the evidence against him is compelling.

In the Public Interest Still
In the Public Interest
27th June 1977

Episode 8

A businessman from the North of England plans to exploit an area of outstanding natural beauty. There is a local conflict of interest and the matter has an entirely unexpected outcome.

The Inheritance Still
The Inheritance
4th July 1977

Episode 9

A killer dog on the loose plus an inheritance bring problems to the inhabitants of Inverglen.

Playboy of the Western Highlands Still
Playboy of the Western Highlands
11th July 1977

Episode 10

Donald Mackinnon becomes involved in a wildlife park - and a plan to cage a husband!

The Ex Mrs. Mackinnon Still
The Ex Mrs. Mackinnon
18th July 1977

Episode 11

Donald Mackinnon's ex wife becomes a matter of concern, and Donald blames himself.

Ruth Still
Ruth
25th July 1977

Episode 12

An Atlantic storm and an isolated farmhouse. The happenings during the few hours that follow are crucial for Donald Mackinnon - and for Ruth.

A New Life Still
A New Life
1st August 1977

Episode 13

Roger Wayman is no ordinary man and his chance visit to Inverglen seems likely to alter Donald's and Katharine's lives profoundly.

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