Ian Murray

The Braw Men of Outlander’s Fraser’s Ridge

Outlander’s latest episode packs an emotional punch, shouldered heavily by a quartet of worthy performances by the braw men of Fraser’s Ridge.

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A Look at Young Ian Fraser Murray: Outlander Character Journeys

A look at Young Ian Fraser Murray, the first in a series of posts we’re calling Outlander Character Journeys.

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Outlander Sanctuaries: The Sacred Spaces of James Fraser

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.

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Voyager: New Identities, New Beginnings in Outlander Season 3

Author Diana Gabaldon long ago highlighted “identity” as a key theme in the Outlander series’ third book, Voyager. We take a look at how Starz brought this to life on screen for key characters in Season 3. 

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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 Five Love Languages in Outlander

 The Five Love Languages may be a 21st century phenomenon but do they transfer to 18th century Scotland? We take a look at Outlander’s couples to see. 

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The Need to Belong: More Outsiders in Outlander

Outsiders don’t fit in. That is their key characteristic. They fly solo through life. As humans, we conform to the expectations of the group(s) we belong to as this makes it easier to fit in and be accepted. But not everyone does so successfully. Like a dark thread in the weft of a plaid, outsiders…

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