1 - Kilwillie’s Challenge Front room Hector - They’ll be here any minute. Golly - Calm down, Hector. Hector - We haven’t won this race for years. It’s time to restore the family honor, Golly! [looks out window as Kilwillie and Flora ride up on horses, accompanied by footmen playing bagpipes] Here they come.   Driveway Hector - Right on time, Kilwillie. Kilwillie - Lovely day, old chap. Hector - Yes, isn’t it? Kilwillie - Well, where is he? Hector - Where’s who? Kilwillie - Why, Archie, of course. Hector - Aren’t you here to declare your intention to race against me? Kilwillie - Well, not you, Hector. The Flight of the Maiden boat race is between the Laird of Kilwillie Castle and the Laird of Glenbogle. Golly - Oh, dear.   2 - Main Titles [opening credits]   3 - Archie’s Acceptance Driveway Kilwillie - [reading from a piece of parchment] And in accordance with the custom, I invite the Laird and the man of his choice to race against me and the man of my choice [indicates Roger] to rescue a fair maiden. Flora - That’s me. Kilwillie - Do you, as a true and honest man, undertake to accept this solemn challenge as is your right and duty? Archie - [aside to Golly] He’s worse than a wedding. Hector - [hushed] Answer him, man! Archie - What do I say? Golly - I do. Kilwillie - Well? Archie - Oh . . . I do. I very much do.   Front room Hector - This race has been rowed the same way for nearly 200 years. Archie - Father, I really don’t have time for all this. Hector - Oh, in that case I’ll tell Kilwillie I’m taking your place. Molly - The Laird has to rise to the challenge. Besides, Archie used to be jolly good at rowing. Hector - Your grandfather, there was an oarsman. Won this race every time. Archie - I’m expecting these people from Glasgow any minute. Hector - What was that? Archie - Oh, nothing for you to worry about. Hector - Who are these people you’re meeting? Molly - They’re coming to help Archie market the spring water. It’s nothing sinister. Hector - Of course it’s sinister! They’re from Glasgow. Molly - Why don’t you go and enjoy yourself? Hector - How, exactly? Molly - Oh, I don’t know. Shoot something. That usually cheers you up.   Katrina’s house Man on radio - And later we’ll be talking to the Chief Executive of the Highland Council to find out what role the Highlands has to play in the new, developed Scotland and ask whether rule from Westminster is simply going to be replaced by rule from Edinburgh. [Katrina sits at table, staring at unopened envelope] Davey (on radio) - Don’t trust any of ‘em. If in any doubt, I wouldn’t trust them-- Man on radio - --says Davey. But who can you trust then? [Katrina grabs letter opener and tears into envelope] Davey - Certainly not the [?Kyle?] Thistle defense. After two superbly crafted goals in the first half, they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory last night, going down 3-2 against a revived Clydebank. All the bankie’s goals-- Katrina - [reading letter] Yes! [jumps up and down excitedly] Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!   Outside Fiona - [standing by car parked above Katrina’s house, talking into cell phone] I can just about hear you, Archie. I’m afraid we’re lost. Katrina - [walking past] I’m sorry, no photos. I’ve only just heard the news myself. And you can tell your colleague I’m not ready to give interviews. Gavin - [camera hanging from his neck] Come again? Fiona - [into phone] Okay, yeah. Think I’ve got that. See you in a bit then. Yeah. Katrina - But I will say I intend to win, and when I do, I’ll do all I can for the real people of this area. [climbs on her bike and rides off] Gavin - My mother always warned me not to come this far north. Fiona - I’ll bet she also told you to keep away from strange men.   Lake shore Duncan - I tell you, I’m away from Glenbogle for good. Golly - And what has Lexie done now? Duncan - Don’t talk to me about women. I’m done with women! Lexie - [approaching, carrying a large fish] Is this your idea of a joke, Duncan? Duncan - Sorry? Lexie - [holds up the pike] I found this hanging in the washing line. Golly - That must’ve given you a nasty turn, great ugly face just staring at you. Lexie - I’m used to that. Spend all day round him. [nods toward Duncan] Well? Duncan - It’s got nothing to do with me. Lexie - Well, someone put it there. Golly - Or something. [they look at him] Have you never heard of Red Bonnet?   4 - Fiona and Gavin Driveway Archie - It’s nonsense, Golly. Golly - You used to believe. “Please, Golly,” you’d say, “please tell us the tale of Red Bonnet and his treasure.” Archie - Yeah, when I was six. I didn’t know you really believed all that stuff. Golly - Archie, lad, in matters of the other world, it’s best to keep an open mind. That fish could be the pointer to untold riches. Archie - [watches as car pulls up] So could that spring water project if these people do a good job. Just make sure they get a feel for the place, okay? Fiona - Archie. Hi, Fiona Lennox, Lennox Marketing. Gavin - [looking at Golly, who is dressed in kilt and beret] Great costume. Fiona - Oh, and this is Gavin. Archie - Welcome to Glenbogle. Fiona - Thank you. [to Golly] Hello.   Kitchen Lexie - Might actually win this year with you and Archie rowing. Duncan - Aye, it’d be nice to go out on a bang. Lexie - “Go out”? Duncan - I’m leaving. Lexie - Right. The best way is to decide where the door is, put one foot in front of the other and pass through it, taking care to open it, of course. Duncan - No, I mean for good. Lexie - Why is that then? Duncan - Well . . . I’ve always felt I was born to live a more exciting life, like the song says, “in a city that never sleeps.” Lexie - Such as? Duncan - Dundee. [Lexie frowns] A place where I can discover my true potential. Lexie - And what did you have in mind, particle physics? Duncan - Mock all you like. I’m born for greater things. Molly - [enters] Lexie, dear, I’m looking for the biggest cake tin we’ve got.   Downstairs foyer Golly - [posing by mounted deer head for photos] Listen . . . [stammers] There are things I have to be doing, you know? [camera flashes again] Gavin - Just one more. Great. And again. Fiona - And this is what we did for the Pit Lochry spring water. [shows Archie a plastic bottle] Archie - Right. Great. Fiona - We’ll have to do your logo and find the right image for the artwork-- Katrina - [storms in] Don’t tell her anything, Archie! Archie - I’m sorry? Katrina - You lot don’t waste any time, do you? Archie - Katrina, this is Fiona. She’s-- Katrina - From the press. I’m sorry, Archie. I wanted to tell you myself. Why is Golly posing like that? Archie - Like what? [turns to look] Gavin - [to Golly] Look to me. To me. Katrina - Like he’s in an ad for shortbread. Fiona - Oh, not shortbread -- water.   Library Katrina - A marketing company. Archie - I found them in the yellow pages. Katrina - And their master plan is to put Golly’s hairy legs on the label? Archie - They’re just trying to capture a feel for the place. Katrina - What? Archie - To attract outside investment. Katrina - Outside investment means outside control. The only reason I agreed to help you with this was because the spring could mean jobs for people round here. Archie - So how else are we gonna raise the money? Katrina - I’ve been selected as candidate for the local council election. [hands Archie the letter]   Driveway Fiona - [to Hector, who walks out swinging a racing oar] Excuse me.   Library Katrina - “Well done, Katrina. You must be so pleased.” Archie - How much time is this gonna take up? Katrina - Archie, you’re not my employer. Anyway, it’s the school holidays. I’ll have plenty of time to campaign. Archie - Which will leave you no time at all to help me find funding for the spring. Katrina - We’ve got to think long term. I might be able to get us funding if I win this election. Archie - Great. I’ll tell you what, as backup, I’ll buy a lottery ticket. Katrina - Thanks very much for the vote of confidence. Archie - You know that Kilwillie’s held that council seat for centuries. Katrina - Kilwillie’s been systematically exploiting this land for-- Archie - All right, you’re not on the hustings1 yet. Katrina - Trust you not to take an interest in anyone but yourself. [leaves as Fiona enters] Excuse me. Fiona - Um, I asked your butler to take our bags to our rooms. Archie - “Butler”? Fiona - Mm.   Driveway Golly - Hector, she wasn’t to know. Archie - Father . . . this is Fiona Lennox, from Glasgow. [takes off after Katrina, who is walking away] Katrina, wait! Fiona - I-- I’m so sorry, Mr. MacDonald. I-I just didn’t realize who you were. [laughs weakly] Hector - Why should you? Golly - I’ll fetch help for the bags. Archie - [to Katrina] Look, I was only trying to move things along a bit. Katrina - That’s not the point. Why didn’t you tell me? We talked about working on the spring water project as a team. If we’re a team, you should consult me on everything. Archie - I know. I’m sorry. Look, why don’t you come round tonight and we’ll talk strategy? Katrina - What about Saatchi and Saatchi? Archie - I’ll tell them I need a private chat about the project. Katrina - Our project. Archie - Okay. Tell you what, apparently a friendly spirit brought us a pike last night. Katrina - A what? Archie - Don’t ask. But I could . . . cook it, you know. Katrina - I’d better go and earn my supper by looking over those accounts.   5 - The Ring Kitchen Lexie - So that’s where all my mixed peel went. Molly - [removing cake from oven] Well . . . don’t they always say, dear, the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach? Lexie - My mother always said it was straight through the ribs with a boning knife. [looks at cake] Didn’t think it was anyone’s birthday for a bit. Molly - No. No, it’s not.   Downstairs foyer Fiona - Gavin, I think you should let Archie show you around the estate. Gavin - Mm. Super. [to Duncan] Careful with that. It’s expensive equipment. Fiona - [to Golly as he follows Duncan up the stairs] Oh, uh . . . who’s that? Golly - Uh, it’s Duncan. Fiona - Very cute. Golly - Don’t waste your time on him, he isn’t interested in lassies. Gavin - [to himself] Is that so?   Estate Office Fiona - [enters] Hi. Katrina - Hello. Fiona - I was told there was a fax machine. [Katrina points] Okay. Katrina - Listen, I’m sorry about my behavior earlier. It must’ve seemed a bit odd. Fiona - Oh, it’s okay. Archie explained everything. Katrina - [to herself] Did he now? Good old Archie. Fiona - You must be thrilled to be selected, though. Congratulations. Katrina - Do you know, you’re the first person to say that? Fiona - Well, I know how much it means. Katrina - Really? Fiona - Oh, I’ve been in the party for years. Often thought about standing myself, but . . . never quite had the time or . . . maybe the bottle. Anyway, win or lose, you’re doing a really good thing, Katrina. Katrina - Well, thank you very much.   Lake shore Lexie - So, Roger, did Kilwillie send you down here to spy on us? Golly - Leave the lad alone. He’s here just to help with the launching site. Lexie - [watching Roger shift large blocks of stone] So . . . Roger . . . how often do you work out? [smiles at Duncan as he stumbles up and drops a block on the pile.]   Estate Office Katrina - People around here should be running their own affairs, running the estate, the spring water scheme, instead of tolerating some outdated feudal regime. Fiona - You make it sound like Glenbogle’s still in the dark ages. Katrina - Well, it is. I mean, take this silly boat race they’re having tomorrow. Fiona - A boat race? Katrina - Grown men pretending to rescue defenseless maidens from across the loch. Fiona - It just sounds like a bit of . . . fun. Katrina - Well, it is. But it’s backward-looking. It’s like when we play the English at football, all those banners saying “Remember Bannockburn.” When are we going to forget about the past and do something about the future? Fiona - So, what’s your game plan for the election? Katrina - Game plan? Fiona - Campaign strategy? I take it you have one?   Lake shore Lexie - [still watching Roger] You know, living round here, you forget how fantastic the scenery is. Duncan - [struggling in the water with a block] I can manage. [Roger splashes out to him] I said I can-- [drops block into water] Roger - Aah! Lexie - Roger! Are you all right? Duncan - It was an accident! [Roger, holding his foot, finds a ring under the water]   Library Hector - Yes, it’s the ring, all right. Archie - And what’s so special about it? Molly - It’s the Laird’s ring, Archie, passed down through generations. Hector - To my eternal shame, I lost it some years ago. Archie - Well, now you’ve got it back again. Hector - It’s Kilwillie’s now. Archie - What? Golly - The tradition says that the ring belongs to the clan that finds it. Hector - And Kilwillie’s man found it. Archie - You’re joking. Surely you can prove it’s ours. Molly - I don’t think your 16th century ancestor kept the receipt, Archie. Archie - 16th century? Must be worth a fortune. This could be the answer to all our problems. Hector - My father gave me that ring. His father gave it to him, just as every Laird did for nearly 400 years. There are more important things in life than money, and even if we still did have it, I’d never sell it. Never, do you hear? [leaves] Archie - I was only thinking of him . . . of all this. Molly - I know.   Lake shore Fiona - So what do you know about the other candidates then? Katrina - There’s only one worth worrying about, and he’s over there. Angus Kilwillie.   Kilwillie - [looking at the ring] It’s quite an interesting little trinket. [to Roger] Well done. [to Golly] Thank you. Golly - It’s Red Bonnet you have to thank. Kilwillie - [laughs] Another wives’ tale. Golly - All the same, best to keep an open mind in matters of the other world. Kilwillie - There’s only one world that matters, Golly, and this is it. A man’s got to take control of his own destiny.   Katrina - Sitting councilor, local landowner, and robber baron. He’s had the place in his pocket for years. Fiona - And what sleaze do we have on him? Katrina - Sorry? Fiona - You know, dirt. Scandal. Katrina - Hang on, you’re not in Glasgow now. We don’t run those type of campaigns around here. Fiona - Oh, really? So how come he’s been in office so long then? I bet he has his tricky little ways and means. Kilwillie - [walking up the beach] Miss Finlay. I gather you’re standing against me. Katrina - How did you know that? I only found out this morning. Kilwillie - Oh . . . I’ve got my ways and means. [chuckles] So what’s your platform? Fiona - Oh, you’ll find out soon enough, Mr. Kilwillie. Kilwillie - Going to throw our last dastardly landowners out, are you? Oh, dear me. Better get home and pull up my drawbridge. [laughs] Well, good luck. And may the best man win. [walks off laughing] Katrina - Now that you mention it, there was a bit of gossip about him and a certain lady from Loch Nacree.   6 - A Business Dinner Library Hector - [brandishing a sword] Hah! Molly - [enters, jumps back] Hector! Hector - Haven’t you heard of knocking? Molly - If you want to get rid of me, it’s less messy to sue for divorce! What are you playing at? Hector - [stalking after her, sword at the ready] All is not lost! Molly - Hector, please! Hector - The only way to get that ring back is by combat! Molly - Combat? Hector - I shall challenge Kilwillie! Molly - You will do no such thing! [Hector flails the sword about] Hector, now get a grip. You are not a child anymore. Hector - Really? Then why does everybody treat me like one? “Don’t you worry about it, Hector.” “None of your business, Hector.” “Go and play with your toys, Hector.” Well, I know when I’m not needed! Molly - Hector, I just came to tell you that I . . . [Hector leaves] made you a cake. [door slams]   Glenbogle Estate grounds Lexie - So, no one special back in Glasgow then, nice boy like you? Gavin - I’ve just come out of a messy relationship. Lexie - Really? What was he like? It’s always the cute ones, isn’t it? Gavin - [looks to where Duncan is chopping wood] Why’s he always so miserable? Lexie - He thinks that a place like this has got nothing to offer someone like him. Gavin - He’s right there. [calls out] Hey, Duncan. Duncan - What? Gavin - How about I get some shots of you? Duncan - Oh. Sure. [Lexie smirks to herself]   Dining room Archie - Once she starts with this election nonsense, I’ll never see her. Molly - Well, then stop referring to it as nonsense. People find different things important. You should encourage Katrina more, listen to her more. That’s the secret of a good partnership. Archie - I suppose you’re right. Molly - Isn’t that how it works with Justine? Archie - Well, that’s different. Molly - Well, of course it is. She’s your girlfriend. It must be a very understanding relationship if it can work while you’re both so far apart. Archie - Yes, it must be. Molly - You must miss her very much. Archie - Right. I’ll just go and check on that fish. Molly - Oh, tell Lexie I’ll be eating upstairs. Archie - You sure you don’t mind? Molly - Of course not. I’ll leave you and Katrina to have a good time. Archie - It’s a business dinner, mother. Molly - Of course it is.   Kitchen Lexie - [looking at whole pike on platter surrounded by garnish] Katrina will never eat that. Archie - I’ll have you know this is a big delicacy in certain parts of Europe, a recipe known only to a few. Anyway, I called Justine for some advice. Lexie - Oh, really? “Darling, I’m doing a candlelight dinner for Katrina. Could you help me perk up my pike?” Archie - Just shut up and drain the veg. Lexie - But you did tell her who it was for, right? Archie - In your own time.   Downstairs foyer [Archie, tired of waiting for Katrina, who hasn’t shown for dinner, dials the phone] Katrina - Hello? I can hardly hear you. Archie - You’re an hour late. Katrina - What? The line’s really bad. Archie - Look, I’ll come over to your place. Katrina - Oh . . . Archie, I am so sorry. This is so embarrassing. [looks down over railing at Archie, turns off her phone] Fiona and I just got talking. Archie - [looking up at Katrina] How could you forget? Katrina - [makes her way down the stairs] Fiona was helping me draw up my manifesto. She’s in the party. I’m so sorry. Archie - Fiona’s working for me. Katrina - I thought she was working for us.   Dining room [Archie and Katrina sit across from each other, eating silently] Archie - Could you pass the salt, please? Katrina - [slides salt over to him] Pepper? Archie - No, thanks.   Glenbogle Estate grounds [headstone reads: Angus Neilson MacDonald DSO / Died April 2nd 1959 / Aged 63 years / Beloved Father of Hector / Sacred to the Memory] Hector - He was a magnificent sight, my father . . . thrashing his way through the waters. Never lost a boat race -- ever. Fine huntsman, too. Everybody looked up to him. People still needed him . . . until the day he died. [turns to his dogs] Who needs me, eh?   Dining room Archie - I-- Katrina - [at the same time] I was just-- Archie - After you. Katrina - Go ahead. Archie - I just wanted to say I’m really pleased you were nominated for the election. Katrina - Thank you. Archie - So you think you might be able to get us the money for the spring if you win? Katrina - Listen, could we discuss this tomorrow? It’s just that Fiona -- I promised her I wouldn’t be long. Archie - Fine. I thought you wanted to talk about it tonight. Katrina - Come on, the spring’s not going to dry up overnight. Archie - No, but Justine’s patience might. Katrina - Oh. So that’s what this is about. Archie - Sorry? Katrina - You want to get the spring up and running as soon as possible so you can skip back to your girlfriend in London. Archie - I do not skip. Katrina - Where you can manage your swanky restaurant and get back to what you probably call normality. Archie - You seem very sure of what I want. Katrina - You know you’re not going to stay here forever. Go on then. Tell me that you’ve decided to stay and run the estate. [Archie says nothing] Tell me that this is more important to you than anything else.   7 - The Story of Barrach-Bayne Golly’s House Golly - I’m as cynical as the next man, but best to keep an open mind where the other world is concerned. Archie - If it exists, I hope it makes more sense than this one. Duncan - Go on, Golly. Golly - Now, take Red Bonnet. Legend has it that he steals into houses in the dead of night. He means no harm. He leaves you a clue to where a treasure is to be found, then returns the next night to claim some supper as a reward. Archie - Oh, come on. Duncan - No, Golly’s right. The fish was a sign. It led to the ring. Archie - Okay, okay, I’m sorry to apply logic to the situation, but if he was hungry, why didn’t he just eat the fish? Gavin - Maybe he’s a vegetarian spirit. [they all laugh, except for Golly] Golly - Ha ha. People always mock what they’re afraid of. Gavin - [looking at Duncan] Ain’t that the truth? Archie - Who could be afraid of a little man in a red cap? Golly - The forest is full of less kindly spirits than Red Bonnet. Duncan - Have you seen them, Golly? Golly - No. Archie - You see? Golly - Nor would I want to. But I’ve heard them. In the night. Whispering. Caterwauling. Coming from nowhere. Coming from everywhere. Archie - Ah, it’s just the wind or small furry creatures. Golly - Maybe. But have you not heard the story of Barrach-Bayne, the mad MacDonald? Archie - Didn’t like women. Was that the one? Golly - He spent the night alone in the woods, day before his wedding. He was to marry the daughter of a neighboring chief at the great Clan Gathering of 1611. Gavin - What happened? Golly - Well, they say he lost his mind that night . . . or had it taken from him. The next day, at the gathering, he lifted up his betrothed like this [raises his arms over his head] . . . and wailing like a banshee, pitched her headlong into the Kinrothie bog. Near brought down the MacDonalds. Led to 40 years warfare in this glen. Archie - The way I heard it, she looked better when she came out of the bog than when she went in. Golly - Nevertheless . . . no MacDonald since then . . . has ever spent the night alone . . . in those woods. Archie - Well, it wouldn’t bother me if I did. [everyone looks at him] Well, it wouldn’t! [sighs] I’m up at the crack of dawn for the boat race. [silence] You think I’m scared, don’t you? Right, let’s do it.   Woods surrounding Glenbogle, night Golly - Right, this’ll do. Torch. [Archie hands him the flashlight] You sure you still want to do this? Archie - Yeah, it’s just what I need -- a night out of that madhouse. Golly - Okay, it’s all yours. [leaves]   Golly’s House Duncan - Sounds a bit silly. Gavin - Go on, it’ll be a laugh, and it might just be the image we need for the label. Lexie - Oh, pardon me. I was looking for Golly. Gavin - I’ll go and get my stuff. Lexie - Duncan . . . you do know about Gavin, don’t you? Duncan - I know he’s the first person ever took me seriously. Lexie - Oh? Duncan - Aye. And he agrees I don’t belong here. Reckons I should move to Glasgow, find myself. Lexie - What if you’re not there when you get there? Duncan - Oh, go on, mock. You’re just jealous ‘cause you’re gonna spend your whole life skivvying here for other people while I’m -- I’m moving on. Lexie - [sighs] You’re right. Of course. I wish you all the best. But may I give you a bit of advice? Duncan - What? Lexie - It’s just . . . it’s best to try and be like those big city types -- you know, if you want to fit in. Duncan - How do you mean? Lexie - Well . . . for a start, they’re very touchy-feely. Lots of . . . hugging and stuff. Duncan - Aye, I’ve seen them. Lexie - Mm. Duncan - What else? Lexie - So they know you’re confident, they need eye contact. Long, lingering eye contact. Duncan - Right.   Molly’s bedroom [Molly sits on the bed, thinking] Molly's voice - Pull yourself together. You’re not a child any more. Hector's voice - Then why does everyone treat me like one? “Don’t you worry about it, Hector.” “None of your business, Hector.” “Go play with your toys, Hector.” Well, I know when I’m not needed.   Woods surrounding Glenbogle, night Archie - [hears twig snap and footsteps, gets up to investigate, trips and falls] Ow!   Kitchen Lexie - [hears pots clanging in kitchen, goes to investigate, jumps in surprise] Oh!   Woods surrounding Glenbogle, night Archie - [looks up, sees a figure] Aaah!   8 - Red Bonnet Kitchen Molly - [sitting next to empty cake tray] I -- I couldn’t sleep, so I came down to add some walnuts. Lexie - Maybe Red Bonnet doesn’t care for walnuts. Molly - It was Hector’s favorite. The thing is, we’ve all been ignoring him lately. Lexie - How can anyone ignore Hector? We all run around him like blue2 -- like people running round after Hector. Molly - I know, like people running round after a child. He hates that. Lexie - Poor old Hector. Molly - I’m more to blame than anyone. He’s been sneaking off at night lately, which he does when he’s feeling . . . thoughtful. I should have just sat him down and given him a good talking to, told him that we all need him round here. Instead, I made this stupid cake! [starts crying]   Woods surrounding Glenbogle, night Archie - [staring at tree engraved with HECTOR LOVES MOLLY and two interlinking hearts bearing an H and an M.] How long’s this been here then? Hector - [munching on cake] About half an hour. Archie - I used to love night fishing. I don’t get much chance to do it in London, though. [sits next to Hector] Hector - I’m sure London has other nighttime attractions. Archie - [yawning] Yeah, I guess so. Hector - You ought to be in bed getting a good night’s sleep, preparing your mind and body for tomorrow’s battle. Archie - It’s not a battle, it’s a boat race. How did that ring end up in the loch? Hector - Didn’t you hear? Red Bonnet put it there. Archie - Father. Hector - I lost it swimming. Stupid thing to do. “Damn stupid thing to do, Hector,” my father said. “You’ve really let me down. I despair of you ever amounting to anything.” Well, I wanted to explain it was an accident, it could happen to anybody, that I was sorry. Sorry I’d let him down. Archie - Well, why didn’t you? Hector - Because he was a cantankerous old git who was impossible to talk to. Can you imagine having a father like that? Archie - [smiling] No. No, I can’t. [Their conversation is interrupted by bright flashes of light. Archie sets Hector’s cake down and they go to investigate.] Hector - That was-- Archie - Shh! Hector - Red Bonnet. We just saw Red Bonnet. Archie - Come on. [they crawl up the hill to get a better look, Archie snorts] Hector - Ye gods. Archie - Now I’ve seen everything. Gavin - That’s it, Duncan. More of that. More! [snaps photos] Yeah. Great! That’s it. Right arm up. Hector - What’s Duncan playing at? Archie - Golly was right. Some things are beyond human comprehension.   [woods, some time later] Duncan - It’s been a real stroke of fortune . . . me meeting you. I feel I can see my whole future stretching out in front of me. The real me. Gavin - Good man. That’s the first step . . . admitting to yourself who you are. Duncan - Aye. Gavin - And you’ll meet plenty more like you in Glasgow. Duncan - [deciding to take Lexie’s advice, sits next to Gavin and puts an arm around his shoulders] Thanks for all your advice. Gavin - No problem. Duncan - [after some ‘long, lingering eye contact’] You’ve really changed my outlook. I was thinking . . . when I move to Glasgow, could I stay with you for a while? Gavin - Oh, Duncan . . . I’m really flattered. Duncan - Flattered? Gavin - [takes Duncan’s hand] Look . . . it’s not you. It’s me. [Duncan looks down at their clasped hands, then back at Gavin, and swallows.]   9 - Archie’s Challenge Bathroom Katrina - [as Archie opens bathroom door] Oi. Archie - [not expecting to find Katrina there, wearing a towel] What are you doing here? Katrina - Fiona and I got so wrapped up in the manifesto, Molly said I could stay the night. You look rough. Archie - Well, all in all, it was a pretty rough night. Katrina - I said some things last night-- Archie - Yeah, well, you were probably right. Look, I’ve got a . . . race to row. Katrina - Good luck. [leaves bathroom]   Lake shore Kilwillie - [pacing] Oh, where is everyone? [toys with the ring on his finger]   Hector’s bedroom [Archie and Molly watch Hector as he sleeps, snoring lightly] Molly - I love you, you silly old fool. [kisses his cheek, turns to Archie] I better go. Golly’s taking me to the woods. We may not be able to get your father’s ring back, but at least we can try and win this race for him. Archie - Mother, you’re a genius! The race!   Lake shore Lexie - How did the photo shoot go last night? Gavin - Smashing. In fact, better than I could’ve possibly imagined. Lexie - Really? Gavin - Yeah. It went so well, Duncan’s agreed to come to Glasgow as soon as possible. He’s gonna move in with me. Lexie - You’re joking! Gavin - I’m not. Lexie - You know Duncan’s not quite the full shilling sometimes. Gavin - Is that so? Lexie - He’s easily led astray. Gavin - You’d have firsthand experience of that, would you? Lexie - I just don’t want to see him get hurt. Gavin - Why is that, then? Lexie - Uh, he’s a pal. Gavin - Real-ly? Lexie - Look, he’d be lost in Glasgow. He’d miss all his mates and . . . we’d miss him. Gavin - Oh, Dunc! [Duncan turns] Lexie here has got something to tell you. Lexie - [caught off guard] Uh, yeah. Good luck in the boat race. Duncan - Yeah, thanks. Gavin - [in a deep voice] Give ‘em hell, big boy!   Kilwillie - [taking cup from Lexie’s tray] Has Archie lost his bottle?   Fiona - Thought you weren’t interested in this. Katrina - Oh, could be quite fun. [looks behind her] Here’s Archie. Kilwillie - [as Archie jogs up] I thought you’d thrown in the towel, lad! Golly - Right, let it begin! The maidens are in position. Archie - Hold on, Golly. Kilwillie, I challenge you to combat for the ring of my forefathers. Kilwillie - I beg your pardon? Archie - I wanna race you for that ring you’re wearing. Kilwillie - That’s out of the question. It’s mine by right. Archie - You’re not scared, are you? Kilwillie - [takes off the ring] Believe me, Archie, all the incentive in the world won’t help you win. [hands ring to Golly] Right. Let battle commence! Hector - Stop! Kilwillie - Now what? Hector - [holding two swords in outstretched arms] Kilwillie, I challenge you to combat for the ring of my forefathers. Archie - Father, you don’t need the swords. I’ve made the challenge already. We’re racing for the ring. Hector - Oh. Why didn’t you say so? Move over, Duncan. Duncan - What? Hector - Take those, will you? [hands him the swords, and takes up the oar] Archie, as Laird, it is your privilege to choose your comrade in oars. [Archie smiles, Duncan steps back] Kilwillie - You can all row together, for all I care. Roger! [Roger pulls tarp away, revealing sleek black racing boat] Hector - Good god! Kilwillie - Well, there’s nothing in the rules against it. Is there, Golly? [Golly shakes his head, frowning] Duncan - It’s a stealth boat. Katrina - That man is unbelievable! Fiona - Right, that does it. Do you know where he picks up the so-called maidens? Katrina - I think so. Why? Fiona - First rule of politics: Do it to them before they do it to you. Come on.   10 - The Race Lake shore Golly - [as drumroll and bagpipes begin] Right. The maidens are on the other side of the loch. The Laird must accompany the maiden back, and the first team to take their seats is the winner. [points toward chairs set up on the beach] Are our warriors ready? Kilwillie - Oh, get on with it. Golly - On your marks . . . get set . . . [fires old-fashioned pistol and the teams run to their boats] Duncan - [watching Kilwillie and Roger] Oh, they must have been practicing all year. Kilwillie - Stroke. Stroke. Lexie - We’ve got no chance.   Driveway Katrina - It just doesn’t seem right. Fiona - Look, you don’t want Kilwillie to win, do you? [they jump in Fiona’s car] Archie’s really cute, isn’t he? Katrina - Is he?   Middle of lake Kilwillie - You’re finished MacDonald! You’re past it! Hector - I want that ring, Kilwillie! Archie - [watching as Kilwillie’s boat moves further ahead] It’s no good. Hector - Nil desperandum!3   Lake shore Golly - Well? Gavin - Kilwillie’s walking it. Lexie - [to Duncan] Look . . . this Gavin . . . you do know that he’s-- Duncan - Lexie, I didn’t really know it . . . but I’ve been waiting for someone like Gavin all my life. And I’m really looking forward to living in a big city. Lexie - Duncan, you’ll hate Glasgow. It’s full of scary and selfish people, and that’s just my family. Duncan - Just because you couldn’t take the pace doesn’t mean to say that I won’t. Anyway, Gavin will be there to see me through. Lexie - You’ve made up your mind then? Duncan - [nods] Nothing to keep me here. Lexie - Of course there is. Nobody wants you to go. [sighs] I don’t want you to go. There. I said it. [Duncan smiles]   Dirt road through woods Katrina - [as car stops] Are you sure this is going to work? Fiona - Look, we’re just going for a walk in the woods. He doesn’t have to stop and chat if he doesn’t want to.   Opposite shore of lake [Kilwillie and Roger reach the beach] Flora - [calling from the woods] Daddy!   Woods near lake Molly - Archie? Archie-ee-ee! Flora - Daddy! Kilwillie - [running through trees] I’m coming, Flora! [hears women’s voices calling eerily through the woods] Women - Kilwillie . . . Loch Nacree, Kilwillie . . . [Kilwillie stops running, Roger continues on]   Opposite shore of lake [Archie and Hector reach the shore] Hector - Right, that’s it.   Woods near lake Flora - Roger, I’m here! Come and take me now, Roger! Ha ha! Molly - Steady on, dear, it’s only pretend. Flora - [sees Roger running toward them] Oh good -- Roger! Where’s daddy? [Roger shrugs] Come on. Whoa! [laughs as Roger scoops her up and carries her off] Roger! Come on, Roger! [giggles] Aw-- [She is disappointed when Roger drops her to her feet a short distance later, but quickly recovers and grabs him by the hand] Come on!   Fiona - [from behind a tree] Kilwillie! Katrina - Loch Nacree, Kilwillie . . . Fiona - Kilwillie . . . Katrina - Remember Lock Nacree . . . Kilwillie - Stop! Women - Kilwillie . . . Kilwillie - Who are you? Women - Loch Nacree . . . Kilwillie - [turning in a circle] Where -- where are you?!   Archie - [runs up to Molly] Mother. Molly - Hector, what are you doing here? Hector - No time for conversation, woman. Come on.   Fiona - Tell us about the lady from Loch Nacree . . . Kilwillie - Who are you? Katrina - Loch Nacree . . . Kilwillie - And what about Loch Nacree? I haven’t seen that girl for years! It was all lies anyway!   Opposite shore of lake Flora - Daddy!   Woods near lake Women - Loch . . . Loch . . . Loch . . . [echoing]   Opposite shore of lake Flora - [as Hector, Archie, and Molly run to their boat] Daddy! They’ve caught up! We’re going to lose! [Kilwillie runs down the beach] Hector - Come on, Archie. Come on. [Archie grabs the oars, starts rowing] Kilwillie - MacDonald! I don’t know what’s going on here! Flora - Just -- Get in, will you?! [they climb into their boat] Hector - Get a move on, Archie. They’re not far behind.   Lake shore Golly - I don’t believe it. We’re winning. Gavin - Roger’s catching up fast. Duncan - Come on! Lexie - Come on, Archie!   Middle of lake Hector - Come on, Archie, come on. For the ring. For the ring! Kilwillie - Come on, Roger! Get a move on! Flora - Faster! Kilwillie - Oh, put your back into it, man! Flora - Roger, Come on! Lexie - [from shore] Come on, Archie, row. Molly - Come on, Archie! Hector - Come on, come on!   Lake shore Duncan - Stroke! Golly - Behind! Duncan - Come on, boys! Katrina - [running down the beach] Come on. Lexie - Oh, Archie, go on, hurry up. Oh, you can do it! [their boat reaches the shore] Flora - [stands up] Show some muscle! Move it! Kilwillie - Sit down! Crowd - [cheering] Come on, Archie! [both groups climb out of their boats and race for the chairs, Archie reaches his first. Roger, who had picked Flora up to carry her through the water, drops her with a splash] Molly - [hugs Hector] I am so proud of you. Lexie - Well done, Arch! [hugs him] Katrina - [hugs Archie next] Well done, Archie. Lexie - Oh, Duncan! [hugs him] Gavin - [looks at Fiona] Hmm. Fiona - [looks at Gavin] Hmm. Kilwillie - [sees Flora sputtering in the water] Oh, darling. Flora - [pushes Roger into the water, straightens her sodden hat] Thank you.   11 - Katrina’s Manifesto Library Hector - Disembodied voices in the wood, you say? Kilwillie - Quite right. They were all over the place. Molly - What were they saying? Kilwillie - I couldn’t quite make it out. It was a . . . was a damn strange affair. Hector - There’ll be a rational explanation. Molly - ‘Course there will. We all thought that Red Bonnet had brought us a fish until we discovered that Hector had been off night fishing. Hector - Didn’t catch a damn thing all week though. Kilwillie - Well then, who did bring the fish? Golly - Ah, well, you see, there’s no accounting for the ways of the other world. [raises his glass] Slainte.4 Hector - Slainte.   Kitchen Duncan - You were right. She’s gutted at the thought of me going. Gavin - She’s crazy about you, man. Duncan - A bit of unfair, kidding around that -- you and me were . . . well, you know. Gavin - What, after she tried to set you up last night? You’re too good for her. I still think you could make a go of it in Glasgow. They do have women there too, you know. [both laugh] Duncan - Aye, but I couldn’t leave here knowing how much Lexie needs me. She’d be lost without me. [Lexie, eavesdropping in the hall, shoves open the door] All right, Lex? Lexie - Don’t “all right” me! I’ve been listening to you two. Duncan - Oh dear. Lexie - You sneaky little-- Duncan - You can talk. “They love eye contact.” You didn’t tell me why. Lexie - Well, you can run off to Glasgow for all I care. [holds up frying pan menacingly]   Glenbogle Estate grounds Archie - What you asked me yesterday about whether I’ll be staying around much longer . . .     Lexie - [in background, chasing Duncan with frying pan] Duncan!     Duncan - [in background, running] It’s your fault, Lexie! Archie - The truth is I don’t know.     Lexie - [in background] You can run but you can’t hide!     Duncan - [runs past] You bet I can!     Lexie - [runs past] [?] I’ll catch you! Katrina - Right.     Lexie - [offscreen] And when I do, I’m gonna hurt you.     Duncan - [offscreen] Aaaah! Archie - The thing is, I’m no longer absolutely sure that I won’t be either. This place, it gets under your skin. Katrina - Well, it’s always been under mine. That’s why I want to do what I can for the place. Give something back, you know? That’s what my manifesto’s about. [hands papers to Archie] Archie - [reading aloud] “By far the most compelling reason for transferring the estate to the control of the tenants is the damage that has accrued to the land and resources due to years of exploitation and incompetence by the incumbent family.” Katrina - Fiona wrote that bit. Archie - Yeah, but you think it, don’t you? Katrina - You know it’s true. Archie - Do I indeed? Katrina - You said so yourself. This place has been run into the ground. Archie - Oh, and you’re gonna save it single-handed, are you? Katrina - Well, if that’s what it takes, yes. Archie - Oh, I just can’t believe you’ve done this! Katrina - I haven’t done anything. Archie - Working together, you said. Katrina - And so that means I can’t criticize you?   Middle of lake Gavin - [sitting in boat, watching Roger row] So, how often do you work out? [Roger smiles, keeps rowing]   Archie’s bedroom, night Archie - [tossing and turning, notices something under his pillow] Hey? [pulls out the ring and puts it on]