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Midhope Castle – Outlander’s Lallybroch phone 0800-6190575

Midhope Castle – Outlander’s Lallybroch phone 0800-6190575

Midhope Castle – Outlander’s Lallybroch Located on the Hopetoun Estate is Midhope Castle ,  the external location for fictional Lallybroch, the family home of character Jamie Fraser. Midhope Castle dates back to the 15th Century and although the exterior is relatively intact the castle is derelict inside and not open to the public . Book your Outlander tours on 07305-294773 . Hopetoun House Hopetoun House was designed by William Bruce and then altered and extended by William Adam, Hopetoun House is one…

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Sam Heughan tweets support for Trump baby blimp

Sam Heughan tweets support for Trump baby blimp

Sam Heughan, the Galloway-born actor and star of one of the most popular historical dramas to be broadcast in recent years Outlander ,  upset some of his many fans by sharing a Scotsman story on the so-called “Trump baby blimp” which was paid for by UK protesters against the US president’s visit this weekend. The giant inflatable was not allowed to fly over Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course when he visited over the weekend. Yet when Mr Heughan, best known for…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe

When Harry met Catriona ….. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mingled with some important Irish figures during their official visit to Dublin, including President Michael Higgins, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar, and even rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll. But the couple got to meet some TV stars too. During a garden party at the British Embassy yesterday, the Duke of Sussex was photographed sharing a laugh with Outlander‘s Caitriona Balfe, who stars as Claire Fraser on Starz’s hit drama. The Irish actress wore a burnt orange short…

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Diana Gabaldon might write an episode of Outlander series five

Diana Gabaldon might write an episode of Outlander series five

The good news today is that  seasons 5 and 6 have been confirmed ( as if there was any doubt about that ), and that Diana Gabaldon may be writing at least one episode. Creator of the Outlander book series that the STARZ show is based on, Gabaldon enjoys a bit more creative freedom with her creation than other authors and adaptations. Showrunner Ronald D. Moore made sure of this from the beginning — Gabs serves as a series consultant from time to time, as well…

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Outlander author talks about George R.R. Martin’s struggles writing The Winds of Winter

Outlander author talks about George R.R. Martin’s struggles writing The Winds of Winter

Diana Gabaldon, the author of the Outlander series and a friend of Martin’s, recently backed up that idea when speaking with fans last week. We’re not sure what question inspired her to talk about this conversation she had with Martin, but it was interesting.  So Gabaldon asked Martin how things were going with “the newest book.” Quoth Martin, via Gabaldon: I’m having all kinds of trouble. Have you ever killed somebody off that you later realized that you needed?…I just painted myself into…

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Outlander star Sam Heughan runs the Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise funds for male cancer awareness charity Cahonas Scotland

Outlander star Sam Heughan runs the Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise funds for male cancer awareness charity Cahonas Scotland

Outlander star Sam Heughan was among an estimated 35,000 runners who took to the roads in this weekend’s Edinburgh Marathon Festival. The actor completed the marathon as part of a challenge to raise funds for male cancer awareness charity Cahonas Scotland. Outlander news from Outlander tours Edinburgh Organisers said people from all over the world participated in Scotland’s biggest running festival. Image copyrightPAImage captionOutlander star Sam Heughan was raising funds for a male cancer awareness charity Events included a marathon,…

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Outlander’s Sam Heughan is set to join Vin Diesel in Bloodshot

Outlander’s Sam Heughan is set to join Vin Diesel in Bloodshot

Outlander’s Sam Heughan is set to join Vin Diesel in Bloodshot for Sony Pictures. The pic, which marks Diesel’s first starring superhero film, starts production in July with Dave Wilson directing and Neal H. Moritz producing. The film is casting up quickly, with Eiza Gonzalez and Michael Sheen also coming aboard. Outlander news from Private Outlander Tours Bloodshot is a central character in the Valiant Expanded Universe – a comic book universe composed of a diverse array of thousands of characters embodying a wide variety of genres,…

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Outlander stars in Emmy nominations

Outlander stars in Emmy nominations

We have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for Starz. For this season, the premium network has newcomers “Counterpart” (J.K. Simmons) and “Vida” (Melissa Barrera, Mishel Prada), returning Emmy contender “Outlander” (Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan)  as part of their 2018 campaign. Outlander news from Private Outlander tours . Below, the list of Starz lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedy, drama and limited series. More names might be added by the network on the final Emmy ballot….

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Outlander Jamie , actor Sam Heughan , meets Holly Willoughby on This Morning

Outlander Jamie , actor Sam Heughan , meets Holly Willoughby on This Morning

HOLLY Willoughby could barely contain her excitement as she met Outlander actor Sam Heughan on today’s show. The This Morning presenter, 37, is a huge fan of the hit TV show, in particular the hunky star, who plays Jamie Fraser in the series. Outlander news brought to you by Private Outlander tours . 5 Holly Willoughby was smitten with Sam Heughan Squealing with delight, she told him: “I will try and control myself!” She then proceeded to ask him a series of questions…

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Outlander star Sam Heughan heads for the hills in Take a Hike on BBC Two Scotland

Outlander star Sam Heughan heads for the hills in Take a Hike on BBC Two Scotland

Outlander star Sam Heughan has headed for the hills in his latest TV appearance. He explains his love of the great outdoors to Cameron McNeish for Take a Hike on BBC Two Scotland. The actor, who grew up in Dumfries and Galloway, said it was a passion which had been with him as long as he could remember. He said that returning to Scotland to film Outlander had rekindled his desire to enjoy its countryside. Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionHeughan said…

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