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The Great Glencoe Challenge — These Outlander-Loving Lasses Actually Did It!

Remember a couple months ago when I shared that my new Outlander pals and I were planning on doing the Great Glencoe Challenge? That verra long walk—as in, a 26.2 mile one-day hike through some of Scotland’s most beautiful and challenging countryside—to pass the days of Droughtlander and raise money for a good cause? Spoiler…

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Tragic Non-EMMY Alert for Outlander: Prepare Yourself Now

  The Emmy Award nominations are coming July 13th and Outlander fans everywhere are hoping this will be the year our beloved Sam Heughan and/or Caitriona Balfe (and of course others in the show) get the recognition we feel they so justly deserve. Well, it’s time to rip the Emmy band-aid off my friends about the likelihood…

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Faith, Hope, and Loss: Reflections on Miscarriage through Outlander’sFaith

Editor’s Note: When Outlander Cast Blog blogger Denise Stewart wrote her moving response as a NICU nurse to Outlander’s “Faith” episode, the public response was—and continues to be—overwhelming. This post, from blogger Nikki Gastineau, shares a reaction to “Faith” from the side of the grieving mother. We are grateful both these women were so brave in…

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An Evening with Diana Gabaldon (sort of)

It all started with a post on an Outlander Facebook page saying that Diana Gabaldon would be doing a Skype presentation at a local Michigan library “an hour south of Ann Arbor.” Given my proximity to Ann Arbor, I thought I should investigate further. In one quick Google search, I found that she would be…

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The Scotland Diaries: Farewell Arran, Island Hopping and an Outlander Surprise!

  Editor’s note: This marks the sixth in Anne Gavin’s travelogue through Scotland. If you missed any of her other posts, you can catch up at the bottom of this one with links. Are you settled in your armchair? Let the virtual travel begin! As the sun rose on our final day walking The Arran Coastal…

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Outlander’s Makeup Magic: How Do They Make it Look so Natural?

This 2017 Droughtlander has us all hanging by a teeny, tiny thread. Obsessenachs around the globe are trying to pass the time to the September premiere by: • re-watching, • re-reading, • looking for other time-worthy books, • hanging with the cast, • celebrating World Outlander Day, and • swigging every last dram on social media, desperate for any Season 3 tidbits…

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Fanwoman Update: Surviving Droughtlander with an Outlander Season 2 Re-Watch

Editor’s note: If you missed Teddie’s hilarious post on re-watching Season 1, catch up here. Trust us, it’s worth it.  A lovely friend who is in the business expressed exasperation with the term “Droughtlander.” Have patience—these productions take time, she said.  If patience is a virtue, then I’m in short supply when it comes to…

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The Scotland Diaries: The Arran Coastal Way, Part 2 – Succeeding at Survival

  Editor’s note: This post is a continuation in Anne Gavin’s series about returning to Scotland after her first visit last year. Read about why she, like Claire, had to go back.  And if you want to relive Anne’s first trip last year, here’s a link to get you started. Let the virtual travel begin! After the longest…

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We Love Davina Porter! A Talk with THE Voice of Outlander

If you’re going to listen to Outlander rather than read it, there is only one version to get—the one read by Davina Porter. Learn more about how she works her magic.

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Outlander in the City: An Outlander Adventure

Before I tell you anything about Outlander in the City I need you to know two things: I am not a fan girl but I am an introvert with some anxiety issues. I don’t geek out over television/movie stars. That’s just not me. Also, I am a people watcher. I see stories in everything because…

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