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: The visit features quintessential Scottish activities, including deer stalking, fly fishing, and a spectacular Ghillies' Ball .

" A Journey to the Highlands " is the ninth episode of the third season of Downton Abbey , originally aired as the 2012 Christmas Special. Set in August 1921, the episode follows the Crawley family as they travel north to visit their Scottish relatives at Duneagle Castle, while a separate storyline unfolds for the staff back at Downton Abbey. Plot Summary: The Highland Visit A Journey to the HighlandsDownton Abbey : Seaso...

While the family is away, several key events occur among the staff: Plot Summary: The Highland Visit While the family

: A new maid, Edna Braithwaite, attempts to seduce the widowed Tom Branson. Meanwhile, Susan's lady's maid, Wilkins, spikes Joseph Molesley's drink at the ball out of jealousy toward O'Brien, leading to his hilariously uninhibited behavior. The Climactic Tragedy Shrimpie reveals he must sell Duneagle because he

: The family discovers that Shrimpie and Susan are deeply unhappy and facing financial ruin. Shrimpie reveals he must sell Duneagle because he failed to modernize the estate as Robert did with Downton.

: The staff remaining at Downton attend a local fair where the footmen participate in a tug-of-war. During the fair, Jimmy is nearly robbed but is saved by Thomas Barrow, who is beaten in his place, leading to a new mutual friendship between the two.