Overview
- Morton, whose death at 81 was announced Wednesday, was best known as Golly Mackenzie in the BBC drama Monarch of the Glen.
- He appeared in all 64 episodes from 2000 to 2005, anchoring the series set on a Highland estate.
- Robert Carlyle led tributes, praising Morton’s kindness and craft, while fellow actor Gavin Mitchell called him one of the best.
- He co-founded the Raindog Theatre Company with Carlyle and Caroline Paterson, reflecting his deep role in Scottish stage work.
- His six-decade career included a 14-year run on Take the High Road, a River City stint with a 2022 return, and roles in Get Carter, Taggart, Casualty, Luther and Shetland, and he later became stepfather to actor Leo Woodall.