A Journey To The Highlandsdownton Abbey : Seaso... Apr 2026

The episode ends on a starkly bittersweet note. Lady Mary, eight months pregnant, returns early to Downton and gives birth to a healthy son and heir, George Matthew Crawley. After a joyful first meeting with his son, Matthew Crawley is killed in a sudden car accident while driving back to the estate, forever altering the future of Downton. Episode Details

While the family is away, several key events occur among the staff: A Journey to the HighlandsDownton Abbey : Seaso...

: 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. The episode ends on a starkly bittersweet note

: 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. Episode Details While the family is away, several

: Lady Edith's admirer, Michael Gregson, travels to Scotland under the guise of a sketching holiday to pursue her, leading to conflict between Mary and Matthew over his true motives. Subplots at Downton and Duneagle

The Crawleys are guests of the Marquess and Marchioness of Flintshire, known as "Shrimpie" and Susan. The trip is marked by a blend of grand tradition and simmering domestic tension:

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