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The Scotland Diaries: The Arran Coastal Way, Part 1

  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! We survived Goat…

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Is Outlander’s Sam Heughan Headed to a Bigger Screen?

As we gear up for a summer without Outlander, we’re all just *patiently* waiting for news – anything – that offers something concrete regarding a premiere date, our stars, our show. So then, imagine fans’ delight when, on World Outlander Day, we saw this headline…   Outlander’s Sam Heughan In Talks For Male Lead In…

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World Outlander Day – Join the Fun in Scotland

World Outlander Day came a bit early to Falkland, in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. I’d been in Scotland exactly a week to the day, the first week of my ‘gap year’ … my relocation from Australia to Scotland, with Outlandish adventures in mind. What better way to finish a week battling jet lag and…

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The Scotland Diaries: Trekking up Goat Fell

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

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Outlander Goes to the Dogs: A Look at the Breed Playing Rollo

Among the favorite Outlander animals is Rollo. Learn why the Northern Inuit was a great choice to play Ian’s beloved pet.

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The Scotland Diaries: Waking Up in Glasgow

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

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It’s Not About the Vase and Other Outlander Life Lessons

 Outlander is more than a wonderful read and/or fantastic TV series. It’s also full of important life lessons.

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My Journey Through Time: the Outlander-inspired Hartwood Highlander Happening

  I’d never been to an Outlander-inspired event. I mean, sitting at home texting your friend about the show while watching it simultaneously for the second…tenth time….um who’s counting anyway…IS social and COULD be considered an event, but an actual outing? That had never been in my cards. That changed when my local Outlander group…

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Walking the Way of Outlander: The Great Glencoe Challenge

People have many ways of dealing with Droughtlander. Some obsessively rewatch episodes, others re-read the books for the nth time, others have tiny forays into the world outside Outlander. Some decide to walk. Walk, trudge, march (caper about?) and just generally get moving in a forward direction. It gets the endorphins flowing and relieves some of…

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“I Have to Go Back” – The Scotland Diaries: Part 2

“I have to go back.” – the haunting last line of Episode 13 of Outlander  Season 2, uttered by Claire Randall Fraser when she realized that her 18th century soul mate, love of her life, and father of her only child survived the Battle of Culloden. It’s also EXACTLY how I felt shortly after returning…

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