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The Scotland Diaries: Scottish Isles Part 1—The Inner Hebrides

July 24, 2018 Blake 0 Comments

Love Scotland? Anne Gavin shares her latest Scotland Diaries adventure, this time on Scotland’s many beautiful islands. First up: The Inner Hebrides.

Dear Outlander Crew: Thank You Terry Dresbach

July 18, 2018 Janet Reynolds 0 Comments

A TV show can have a wonderful plot and actors but if the costumes fall short, so, too, will the show itself. As Outlander costume designer Terry Dresbach announces that Season 4 will be her last, we take a moment to thank her.

How They Made It: Baking Bannocks in Outlander at Castle Leoch

July 10, 2018 Tammy Spencer 0 Comments

Welcome to our occasional series, “How They Made It.” We’re baking bannocks the way Mrs. Fitz in Outlander would, then updating them to the present day.

Outlander and the Emmys: And the Nomination Goes to…Someone Else

July 3, 2018 Janet Reynolds 0 Comments

Outlander and the Emmys: Fans everywhere have opinions about why this beloved show deserves all the awards. Here’s a realistic look at why we should prepare ourselves for some disappointment.

What Outlander Season 3 Taught Me About Life

June 27, 2018 Blake 0 Comments

Outlander is more than a wonderful read and/or fantastic TV series. It’s also full of important life lessons. Here are a few Outlander Season 3 life lessons. Which ones resonate for you?

Outlander Filming Locations: Touring Hunterston House

June 12, 2018 Andrée Poppleton 0 Comments

In addition to the gorgeous natural landscape, Outlander the TV show uses many historic Scottish homes as Outlander filming locations. We took a private tour of Hunterston House, the setting for Reverend Wakefield’s home and more.

How They Made It: Baking Shortcrust Pastry at Lallybroch

June 5, 2018 Tammy Spencer 0 Comments

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This time we’re back in Jenny’s kitchen making shortcrust pastry tarts with her and Mrs. Crook. Slainté!

A Conversation with Keith Fleming aka Lesley in Outlander

May 29, 2018 Andrée Poppleton 0 Comments

Supporting actors play vital roles in helping to make Outlander the award-winning show that it is. Keith Fleming, aka Lesley, talks about his life as an actor in general and on Outlander in particular.

Outlander Sanctuaries: The Sacred Spaces of James Fraser

May 22, 2018 Blake 0 Comments

We all need sanctuaries from time to time. In the adventurous world of Outlander, Jamie Fraser needs them more than most. Here are some of Jamie’s Outlander sanctuaries.

Outlander the Show: Whose Story is it — Jamie’s or Claire’s?

May 15, 2018 Blake 0 Comments

Among the many emotional fan debates on Outlander the book series vs. Outlander the STARZ TV show, none raises more ire than if/why Jamie Fraser gets short shrift. Holly Richter-White analyzes why TV Jamie is different than Book Jamie.