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The Highland Rogue

Episode 2 of 3

Neil Oliver uncovers the story of a Scottish legend, Rob Roy MacGregor. For centuries, Rob has been celebrated as a Scottish Robin Hood. But what is the truth behind the legend?

Neil Oliver turns his attention to a true Scottish legend - a certain Rob Roy MacGregor. For centuries, Rob has been celebrated as a colourful Highland maverick, as a well-intentioned rogue - Scotland鈥檚 answer to Robin Hood. But what is the true story? How did a humble cattle trader, born to an impoverished and disgraced clan, come to be despised by the most powerful noblemen in the land? How did Rob Roy become Britain鈥檚 most wanted man?

59 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Neil Oliver
Maclachlan Charlie Allan
Mary MacGregor Catriona Lexy Campbell
Argyll Nick Cheales
Montrose Stephen Clyde
Rob Roy Colin Moncrieff

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