Fraser was later revealed to be gay .
Jardine was promoted to Detective Inspector and DC Stuart Fraser ( Colin McCredie ) was introduced , becoming the long - suffering sidekick to Jardine , former long - suffering sidekick to Taggart .
DC was later revealed to be gay .
Jardine was promoted to Detective Inspector and DC Stuart Fraser ( Colin McCredie ) was introduced , becoming the long - suffering sidekick to Jardine , former long - suffering sidekick to Taggart .