Scotland

How They Made It: Discovering Scotch through Outlander

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This time we explore the world of scotch through Outlander themes. Slainté!

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Seeing Outlander: Behind the Scenes for Outlander Episode 404, “Common Ground”

Want to see behind-the-scenes filming for Outlander Episode 404, “Common Ground?” Our blogger was there and has photos from Newhailes House, Faskally Forest and more.

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Outlander Season 4: How to Cope with Not Being in Scotland Anymore

This much is clear in the opening of Outlander Season 4: We’re not in Scotland anymore. Blogger Anne Gavin shares her feelings about that and how she reconciles the loss of Outlander‘s Scotland-based storyline.

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Why I’ll Love Outlander Season 4 No Matter What (With a Few Exceptions)

Outlander fans everywhere have an opinion on what may or may not happen in Season 4. Here’s why I’ll likely  love Outlander Season 4 no matter what…

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An Outlandish Day Out: Visiting Lallybroch, Fort William and More!

Are you an Outlander fan headed for Scotland? If so, we’ve got you covered on how to navigate a DIY Outlander day tour using Edinburgh or Glasgow as your home base.

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How They Made it: Bread Baking at Lallybroch

Outlander Cast is kicking off a new series, “How They Made It,” in which we dive into the food & drink of Outlander. First up, baking sourdough bread at Lallybroch just like Jenny & her crew.

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Outlander Season 3 Episode 5 Recap & Reaction: Freedom & Whisky

Full spoilers for Outlander Season 3 Episode 5, “Freedom & Whisky.” This podcast page is spoiler-free for future book events beyond this episode. In this episode of Outlander Cast, hosts Mary and Blake recap and react to Outlander Season 3 Episode 5, “Freedom & Whisky.” We discuss why Claire finally stops living a half-life, why…

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Freedom & Whisky – The *Real* Story behind Outlander’s Episode 3.05 Title

Outlander episode 3.05, “Freedom & Whisky,” found inspiration for its title in a poem by Scottish poet Robert Burns.  We dive deeper into the history and meaning behind it. 

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The Scotland Diaries: Whisky & Whimsy and 10 Things I Learned About Scotland & Myself

Editor’s note: This marks the seventh 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! The journey continues along the Inner Hebrides as we make our way to…

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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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