Kirsteen: The Story of a Scotch Family Seventy Years Ago

In the rugged hills of Argyllshire, a sprawling household bustles under the watchful eye of Margeret, the housekeeper whose steady hand keeps everything from the kitchen to the family’s finances running smoothly. She has risen from maid to the de‑facto matriarch, quietly steering the lives of Mrs. Douglas, her ailing wife, and a stern, domineering husband who rarely consults anyone else.

The story opens in the parlour of Drumcarro, where the fragile Mrs. Douglas leans on Margeret’s care while the household teeters between comfort and tension. As the family’s second daughter, Kirsteen, slips quietly into the room, the dynamics among the women hint at hidden loyalties and unspoken struggles. Listeners are invited into a vivid portrait of Scottish domestic life, where duty, affection, and the weight of tradition intertwine in the daily rhythm of a turn‑of‑the‑century home.