Hamish investigates a salt theft from the grocery store, and a missing wife abuser.

New resident Vicky Jeffreys takes over Lochdubh Day planning and bullies everyone into promoting Scottish culture.

Maj. Maclean fakes a burglary for the insurance money, but DI Bruce is determined to catch the gang he thinks is responsible. Hamish and TV John both resist learning to use their new computer.

While multiple Lochdubh have issues with the local bank manager, Hamish ends up in a local production of West Side Story which has some parallels to relationships in his own village.

A famous guide leads a company retreat up the steep Scottish hillsides, and Hamish comes along, suspecting trouble. Alex returns to Lochdubh but finds tragedy may have ended her chances with Hamish.