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The Highland Rogue

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’s 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’s most wanted man?

59 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterNeil Oliver
MaclachlanCharlie Allan
Mary MacGregorCatriona Lexy Campbell
ArgyllNick Cheales
MontroseStephen Clyde
Rob RoyColin Moncrieff

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