Hallmark’s A Merry Scottish Christmas: Rewatch Or Regift?

Although Hallmark’s “A Merry Scottish Christmas” is a drama, it’s light in tone and has relatable, real-world problems. The superb acting and tangible chemistry between Scott Wolf and Lacey Chabert make their estrangement believable. Lindsay encounters Mac as he’s setting up Christmas lights on the castle, and while she’s considering going back home to California, he convinces her to tour the estate with him. Sparks fly between the two, but the slow evolution of their connection works to separate this movie from common holiday film tropes. Kellie Blaise’s Sarah isn’t given a lot to do here, but once we learn about how she and Brad are having issues with IVF and discussing how to jumpstart their stalled marriage, their story becomes engaging and almost heartbreaking.

Another relatable reason to watch this movie is Jo’s detailed account of leaving her parents which caused her brother Danny to become the duke and take care of the castle and estate. Danny dies prior to the opening of the film, and Jo must now figure out what to do with the place, which affects many lives in the surrounding area. Brad and Lindsay are dismayed that they didn’t get to know their uncle or grandparents, but manage to get past it as they try to repair their own relationship. The film also wins points for its unique setting, and several familiar Christmas tunes played with bagpipes are heard in the soundtrack, making it thoroughly enjoyable.