Scotland, 1850

Beset by the potato famine and land clearances, the Park and Ridgeway families emigrate to the new state of Texas.

The Voyage and New Beginnings

Their lives are altered again by tragedy during the sea voyage, and they are thrust into the cattle business in South Texas.

Challenges and Opportunities

Survivors of Indian raids and Civil War battles then struggle against cattle thieves and bushwhackers to find opportunity and romance in the emerging trail driving industry.