Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and act as modern highwaymen, robbing coach loads of tourists in the highlands. In the process they become folk heroes to the locals.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vincent FriellWill | Will |
| JJoe MullaneyRonnie | Ronnie |
| TTeri LallyMargot | Margot |
 Ned BeattyBender | Bender |
 Robert UrquhartBaird | Baird |
 Bernard HillWill's father | Will's father |
 Mel SmithPyle | Pyle |
 Bryan ForbesDriver | Driver |
 Nanette NewmanPassenger | Passenger |
 Iain McCollNigel | Nigel |
| AAnn Scott-JonesWill's Mother | Will's Mother |
| LLaura SmithMary Harrison | Mary Harrison |
| RRachel BoydIsla | Isla |
 Dave AndersonIllingworth | Illingworth |
 Eiji KusuharaPresenter | Presenter |
 Ed BishopReporter | Reporter |
| LLawrie McNicolDetective | Detective |
| NNeville WatchurstDetective | Detective |
| DDerek StarrAgent | Agent |
| PPeter PringleAgent | Agent |
| RRobin BrownAngus Paterson | Angus Paterson |
| IIrene SuntersMrs. Paterson | Mrs. Paterson |
| FFrances LonerganGuide | Guide |
| SSharon MacKenzieTeacher | Teacher |
| SSabu Kimura2nd Japanese Man | 2nd Japanese Man |
| MMichael StroudTV Reporter (British) | TV Reporter (British) |
| KKaren McCraryAmerican Woman | American Woman |
| JJean FauldsElderly American Woman | Elderly American Woman |
| SSally KinghornCourier | Courier |
| AAndrew BrownIsla's Boyfriend | Isla's Boyfriend |