Alastair Mackenzie

Alastair John Mackenzie is a Scottish actor and writer.

Early life

Alastair Mackenzie was born in Trinafour, near Perth, and educated at Westbourne House School and Glenalmond College in Perthshire. He left home at the age of 18 and moved to London.

Career

Mackenzie played the young laird Archie MacDonald in the BBC drama Monarch of the Glen.

Personal life

He lives in Islington with his partner, Scottish actress Susan Vidler, with whom he has two children: a daughter, Martha, born in December 1999 and a son, Freddie, born in September 2004.
His brother is director David Mackenzie, with whom he co-founded Sigma Films.