Alexander Morton plays Archie MacDonald, Richard Briers plays Hector MacDonald, Susan Hampshire plays Molly MacDonald in BBC’s Monarch of the Glen.
Main cast
- Hector MacDonaldRichard Briers1–7Main
- Molly MacDonaldSusan Hampshire1–7Main
- Archibald ‘Archie’ MacDonaldAlexander Morton1–7Main
- Donald MacDonaldTom Baker1–7Main
- IonaDawn Steele2–7Main
- DuncanHamish Clark1–7Main
Supporting cast
- KatrinaLorraine Pilkington1Supp
- ClaireJuliette Gagnon1Supp
- LexieAnna Wilson-Jones4Supp
- GollyRikki Fulton1–3Supp
Guest & voice
- HughJulian Fellowes1Guest
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About this cast
Monarch of the Glen is a BBC television drama series set in the Scottish Highlands, following the trials of the MacDonald family as they try to keep their ancestral estate, Glenbogle. The lead cast includes Alexander Morton as Archie MacDonald, Richard Briers as his father Hector, and Susan Hampshire as his mother Molly.
FAQs
Who plays Archie MacDonald in Monarch of the Glen?
Alexander Morton plays Archie MacDonald, the son who inherits the Glenbogle estate.
Who plays Hector MacDonald?
Richard Briers plays Hector MacDonald, Archie’s eccentric father.
Who plays Molly MacDonald?
Susan Hampshire plays Molly MacDonald, Archie’s kind-hearted mother.
Who plays Iona in the series?
Dawn Steele plays Iona, who becomes the love interest and later wife of Archie.
Is Tom Baker in Monarch of the Glen?
Yes, Tom Baker plays Donald MacDonald, Archie’s Uncle, and is a main cast member.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026