Monarch of the Glen is a wonderful series from BBC. Endearing characters, beautiful setting, creative storylines focusing on family, friendships, loyalty, and love make this a delight to watch. The first 4 seasons are strong, but after some cast changes, seasons 5 and 6 are weaker, with no fault to the actors themselves. The writers attempted to "replace" some characters who had left but were generally unsuccessful; the one exception being Paul replacing Archie. However, season 7 wraps things up nicely, and once you're hooked, you really have to watch the entire series all the way through, no matter what. I couldn't help but think why more series such as this couldn't work on American television, the one exception being Northern Exposure. NEX fans will love this show. Watch and enjoy!