Alexander Morton, the Scottish actor best known for playing Golly Mackenzie in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen, has died at the age of 81. He appeared in all seven series of the show as the gamekeeper and ghillie. Morton was a Scottish actor whose career spanned decades, with training at London's Central School of Speech and Drama in the 1960s.
He played the villainous Andy Semple in the Scottish soap Take the High Road and later appeared in Casualty, Thugger, and Luther after Monarch of the Glen ended. The cause, exact date, and location of his death are unknown, and it is unclear whether he had any surviving family members or if there will be a public memorial or funeral service. Heartfelt tributes have poured in for Morton since news of his passing broke.
RIP, Golly, pure gentleman, great actor.
According to social media posts, Robert Carlyle described him as one of the kindest men he ever knew. Fans also shared condolences, with one writing that Morton was a 'pure gentleman, great actor' and another noting they loved his character in Monarch of the Glen.
Remember him well. God bless.
Loved his character in Monarch of the Glen. RIP Alexander. Thinking of all of the family.