The Battle of Sheriffmuir ended without a clear winner. Here’s why the Jacobites still lost their advantage in 1715—and what that failure means for Blood of My Blood.
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The Gallowglass were feared professional warriors from the Gaelic world. Here’s their real history, how Blood of My Blood uses them, and who sends them after Brian Fraser.
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Rob Roy’s appearance in Blood of My Blood Episode 7 is more than a historical cameo. The real Scottish outlaw traded and stole cattle, became entangled in the Jacobite cause, and lived a story far more complicated than his legend suggests.
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The 1715 Jacobite Rising explained through the reasons it actually happened — the Stuarts, George I, the Union, religion, Scotland, the clans, and why it matters to Blood of My Blood Season 2.
Read More“Mark me,” the tale I am about to tell is indeed one of epic proportions. A tale of a man defeated, but who escapes death with the help of a certain female heroine. A tale of truth. We explore how the Bonnie Prince Charlie inspired a nation, a movement, a young woman, and the song…
Read MoreNot sure if you should binge Men in Kilts on STARZ? We’ve got 10 reasons why you should absolutely take the leap.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThe latest in our Outlandish Locations series explores the picturesque village of Culross, home of fictional “Crainsmuir” in Outlander Season 1. We detail the history of the town as well as the character Scotland continues to play in the Starz TV series.
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Glass artist Wilma MacKenzie talks about etching history from her Scotland studio as she helped recreate the Jacobite glasses in Outlander Season 2.
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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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