Two families on either side of the wealth divide in rural Scotland go in search of the good life. Wealthy business owners Monika and Clifford live in an eight-bed, six-bathroom mansion near Loch Lomond, having moved from London to embrace sustainable living. Single Mum Angie and her two daughters Poppy and Gracie live a rural life in Argyll and struggle financially. Angie works part-time for a helpline alongside studying for a law degree and being fully involved in the local community. Sustainability and creativity are key in her life. Monika and Clifford rub shoulders with Angie's local friends as they immerse themselves in village life and get stuck into some arts and crafts, while Angie and her daughters live a life of opulence which doesn't always sit comfortably. 

Wealthy beauty clinic owner Michelle and her best friend and operations manager, Liz, swap with unemployed single mum Amy and her teen daughter Phoebe. Michelle lives in Lisburn, a well-to-do suburb of Belfast and has worked hard to achieve her success, but helping people is a vital part of her work. A few miles away in Newtownabbey live single Amy and Phoebe. Amy suffers from anxiety and has been signed off work for the last two years. Amy wants to get back into employment for herself and as a good example to Phoebe. During the swap Michelle and Liz become more and more impressed with Amy as they realise how hard it is to live in her shoes. Amy's confidence grows and the week culminates in a work trial at Michelle's business. Tears flow when everyone finally meets, and Amy reveals that the week has given her a new feeling of hope.