Laird Archie MacDonald

Laird Archie MacDonald is a character role-played by Gen_X74.

Background
Archie MacDonald was born into money. His father, Laird Arthur MacDonald was an astute businessman who owned multiple large estate in the Scottish Highlands. He rented out farming areas, homes to the local society and owned 3 Scottish castles, which were rented out to some of the rich and famous.

As a loving father, husband, and proud Scotsman, he was a man of hard work, old-fashioned manners, and integrity, who was known for giving back to society, supporting local small businesses and the authorities. He was a regular invitee of the annual Police and EMS Christmas Ball, which he funded.

From a young age, Archie was moulded by his father to learn how to be a respectful human being, man and eventually businessman, so it was expected that Archie would take over his father’s legacy and business.

Archie attended The Royal University of Agriculture, where he excelled and achieved distinction in both his Honours Degree, Masters and latterly his Ph. D degree.

On completion of his Ph.D., Archie was travelling around Europe backpacking for 1 year when he received a phone call and informed that his father’s health deteriorating quickly and that he should return to the family estate as soon as possible. Sadly, by the time he arrived flew home, his father had passed away meaning that everything was left to Archie.

Although Archie had some interest in his father’s estate in the future, he did not think he was ready for the responsibility, nor wanted to take it over under these circumstances.

After many successful years running the estate, the economy starting to struggle. Archie was faced with the problem of trying to branch out the business in the hope of increasing his revenue. He turned to some of his friends he met on his travels, and one said that he could open some doors for him. This, some would say, opened too many doors to Archie, and some that would lead to his demise.

The Major Crimes Unit of the Police Scotland Force put together an investigation into white colour crimes allegedly committed by Archie and his business.

As the investigation intensified, his people started to dissert him, cancel their rental contracts, and moved away from the area. His castles lay in ruins for years and nobody wanted to move to the area and rent his properties. Feeling the heat, Archie decided to sell his estates and secretly flee Scotland during the night on a boat in the hope of avoiding the inevitable.

In his absence, his Lawyer continued to plead his innocence in court and after a 2-year court case, Archie MacDonald was given ‘Not Proven’ verdict meaning he avoided jail time, but the damage had been done.

Business
Laird Archie MacDonald has plans for Grapeseed village which include five businesses to serve the community.

His first has been signed off by Mayor Andi Jones and is currently awaiting the results of the next two businesses proposed to Mayor Denzel Williams.

Archie's philosophy is to think of others before himself. He is trying to create opportunities so that he can give to the community but fears his kind heart and naivety will be his downfall.

Criminal Record

 * Clean record

As a law-abiding citizen, it is very important to Archie that he has a clean criminal record.

Family

 * None