Outlander TV series.

I have recently started watching Outlander. It was recommended to me by someone on another platform.

Many years ago I was a coach driver and I often travelled around Scotland. I have always been interested in history and when I went to Scotland I would give little history talks to my passengers. These were of course very simplistic in their content and delivery.

It has now been over 10 years since I last went to Scotland and now I have nowhere to share my interest in Scottish history. I would like to find like minded people who would be interested in chatting objectively about this subject.

I would also be interested to hear from anyone who has watched or is watching Outlander. I am so far only up to season 1 episode 6 so no spoilers please.

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pripyatamusementpark

It looks kind of a canned cheesy romance show
I'm more of a Monarch of the glenn girl myself

Jacko1971 · 51-55, M

@pripyatamusementpark I didn't see much of that. I understand it was very popular in its day.

ffony · M

@pripyatamusementparkOutlander - I seem to recall starting that but it was immediately into supernatural freaky fairytale kind of stuff so I went no further. Or maybe that was a different show. I dislike having Scotland portrayed as a very woo-woo superstitious sort of country. I've toured a lot in the highlands but I grew up in Glasgow :).

Jacko1971 · 51-55, M

@ffony there is a time travel element to it. I'm guessing that is going to somehow be a recurring theme as the show progresses.

I am curious to find out how they portray the arrival of the Prince and the 45 rebellion. I have given several talks on that period of history.

pripyatamusementpark

@ffony I lived in Scotland for 3 years and have visited many times especially to the Highlands..it is a magical place but I know what you mean

Jacko1971 · 51-55, M

@pripyatamusementpark I have been to Culloden and I have been to Fort William. Otherwise I haven't seen that much of of the Highlands.

ffony · M

@Jacko1971 Last time we went back we hiked up Glen Nevis, with its 'Danger of death' sign at the start of the trail. A highly recommended experience. You're more likely to break an ankle on the rough going than fall over an edge but it's definitely only for the still-nimble.

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Jacko1971 · 51-55, M

@ffony that looks great. I couldn't do it but I'm pleased for anyone that can. There are some amazing sights to see if you know where to look.

ffony · M

@Jacko1971 You might be surprised what you can do if something motivating presents itself. We were just into our 70s at the time. Topped the Nevis trail with a hike maybe 3/4 way up Meall Mor, in Glencoe. Just kept thinking 'We can probably go another four steps' and then there we were; way up andgazing down on the valley bottom.

Jacko1971 · 51-55, M

@ffony you did very well. I would liked to have seen Glencoe. My journeys never took me that way.

"Cruel is the snow that sweeps Glencoe"