The second type is the brittle, dry and dead heart. The third type is the diseased heart, either it is closer to securing itself or it is closer to its devastation. AllÄh, the Glorious, has mentioned these types of the hearts in His saying,
Monarch of the Glen was born and its popularity has raised the profile of the region on a global scale, recognised throughout as Monarch Country. Monarch of the Glen had many locations in the area, with the Ardverikie Estate, near the small village of Laggan, being the focal point.
Richard Briers starred as Hector in the first three series of Monarch of the Glen from 2000 to 2002 (and as a guest in series 7 in 2005), a role which saw him return to the limelight. He contributed Sonnet 55 to the 2002 compilation album, When Love Speaks, which features famous actors and musicians interpreting Shakespeare's sonnets and play excerpts.