Monarch of the Glen, set in the Scottish Highlands in fictitious Glenbogle, was largely filmed on location in the Badenoch and Strathspey area.

Writer Michael Chaplin, who first came to the region way back in 1968, created the series for Ecosse Films. Exactly 30 years later he returned to research an idea about an impecunious young laird desperately trying to keep his birthright in the face of pressure from an unsympathetic bank and interference from his impossible father. Monarch of the Glen was born and its popularity has raised the profile of the region on a global scale, recognised throughout as Monarch Country.

Most of the filming has taken place within a private estate at the southern end of the Strath, and other locations were changed beyond recognition. But Nethy Bridge has one of the best locations of all just one mile from the centre of the village on the way to Dulnain Bridge - where it all began - 'Glenbogle Station'. One of the local homes was used as a hotel.

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Under the real name of Broomhill Station it is possible to jump on the train and start your tour of Monarch Country

Glenbogle Station ticket office and waiting room

Steaming on the 'Glenbogle' Line, Nethy Bridge

The Old Kirk in the village was the site of a local funeral

The woods were the place where Killwhillie & Hector had some serious discussions

Duncan and crew at the Old Kirk with Castle Roy in the background

Archie at the Old Kirk - Castle Roy in the background

Duncan and crew at the Old Kirk, Nethy Bridge

Castle Roy and the Old Kirk, Nethy Bridge

The director and Susan Hampshire at the Old Kirk, Nethy Bridge

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For more detailed information please click on the following links:

www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/tv/monarch

www.monarchcountry.com/main.htm