The beloved BBC comedy-drama *Monarch of the Glen* returns to the Scottish Highlands in a six-episode reboot from Ecosse Films, Masterpiece PBS, and Channel 5.
- April 30, 2026
AceShowbiz - Monarch of the Glen is set to return to the Scottish Highlands in a new reboot produced by Ecosse Films, Masterpiece PBS, and Channel 5. This revival revisits the beloved BBC comedy-drama that originally aired from 2000 to 2005, starring Alastair Mackenzie as a young restaurateur striving to restore his ancestral home.
The forthcoming series will be comprised of six episodes and is being developed in partnership with Northern Ireland Screen and Banijay Rights, which will handle international distribution. Production is scheduled to take place across Scotland and Northern Ireland later this year, supported by development funding from The National Lottery via Screen Scotland.
This new adaptation aims to capture the charm and warmth that made the original show popular with viewers at the start of the millennium. The involvement of the original production company, Ecosse Films, alongside Masterpiece and Channel 5, signals a commitment to maintaining the spirit and quality of the series. Fans of the original can anticipate a fresh yet familiar portrayal of life in the scenic Scottish Highlands.
As the project moves forward, Monarch of the Glen will continue to showcase the distinctive blend of comedy and drama that defined its original run, while introducing the story to a new generation of audiences both in the UK and internationally.
