Ep 1. Instrument Of Justice

Taggart season 10 episode 1, titled "Instrument of Justice," opens with the murder of a young woman named Amy Campbell in the Highland village of Invermallie. The village is a close-knit community, and the residents are shocked and devastated by the crime. Amy's body is found in the woods, and it soon becomes clear that she was strangled.

The case is assigned to Taggart and his team, consisting of DS Jackie Reid, DI Robbie Ross, and DC Stuart Fraser. As they begin their investigation, they discover that Amy had been working as a teacher at a local school. She had been in a relationship with a fellow teacher, Tom Cook, but they had recently broken up. Cook becomes a suspect, but he has an alibi for the time of the murder.

The team also learns that Amy had been involved in a campaign to save a local beauty spot from development. The campaign had been gaining momentum, and they suspect that someone who stood to benefit from the development may have had a motive to kill her.

As the investigation continues, the team uncovers a number of secrets and lies in the close-knit community of Invermallie. They discover that Amy had been having an affair with a married man, and that another resident of the village had a criminal past that he had been trying to keep hidden. They soon realize that almost everyone in the village has something to hide.

As the team races against time to catch the killer, they find themselves facing a number of obstacles. The local police force is understaffed and overworked, and there are tensions between the officers. There are also difficulties with the forensic evidence collected at the crime scene, and the team must work hard to piece together the clues.

Despite these difficulties, however, Taggart and his team are determined to solve the case. As they delve deeper into the secrets of Invermallie, they begin to narrow down their list of suspects. But just as they think they have everything figured out, they are thrown a curveball that could change everything.

As the investigation reaches its climax, the team must use all their skills and experience to catch the killer before he or she strikes again. With time running out, and the stakes higher than ever before, they must work quickly to uncover the truth and deliver justice for Amy Campbell.

"Instrument of Justice" is a gripping and intense episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With a cast of complex and intriguing characters, and a plot full of twists and turns, it is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas. The episode is a testament to the enduring popularity of Taggart, and a testament to the skill of its writers and cast.