High Road (1980–2003)
"Take the High Road" (original title)

Twice-weekly Scottish Soap Opera.

Creator:

Don Houghton

Stars:

Eileen McCallum, Alec Monteath, Caroline Ashley

Cast

Series cast summary:
Eileen McCallum	...	Isabel Blair (188 episodes, 1980-1995)
Alec Monteath	...	Dougal Lachlan (137 episodes, 1980-1991)
Caroline Ashley	...	Fiona Cunningham (125 episodes, 1980-1993)
Gwyneth Guthrie	...	Mrs. Mary Mack (121 episodes, 1987-1995)
Lesley Fitz-Simons	...	Sheila Ramsay (118 episodes, 1987-1995)
John Stahl	...	Tom 'Inverdarroch' Kerr (113 episodes, 1987-1993)
Tamara Kennedy	...	Joanna Ross-Gifford (109 episodes, 1987-1995)
Richard Greenwood	...	Eric Ross-Gifford (106 episodes, 1987-1995)
Marjorie Thompson	...	Grace Lachlan (100 episodes, 1980-1993)
Teri Lally	...	Carol McKay (100 episodes, 1987-1994)
Gillian McNeill	...	Lynne McNeil (93 episodes, 1988-1993)
Jeannie Fisher	...	Morag Stewart (91 episodes, 1987-1995)
Paul Kermack	...	Archie Menzies (89 episodes, 1980-1990)
Derek Lord	...	Davie Sneddon (85 episodes, 1987-1995)
Amanda Whitehead	...	Emma Aitken (81 episodes, 1989-1993)

Storyline

Twice-weekly Scottish Soap Opera.

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Plot Keywords:

soap

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

High Road

Filming Locations:

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Scottish Television Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland: Baubles and Bells (2012)

User Reviews

Who was that man?

I used to love this - time spent watching it was a treat that helped me keep my sanity when my children were tiny and I longed for the sound of a grown-up voice. I loved the scenery, and the sort of close-knit community that probably hasn't ever existed, but is comforting to think of. The story lines were wonderful - mostly real-life "I can relate to that" stuff, with a bit of drama (and sometimes sheer silliness - remember the "Nicki the Russian spy" storyline?) thrown in to stop you getting too complacent! Funnily enough, a couple of friends and I were regretting its demise the other day, and were recalling favourite characters - which brings me to my question. Who was/is the actor who played "Nosey" (Respect the Sabbath) Parker, the world's most up-himself Calvinist vicar - he was brilliant! He's one of those actors you see in loads of stuff, but don't usually associate with any one part. We have been racking out brains. Any offers?