Everything you need to know about Outlander star Sam Heughan’s new travel show Men in Kilts

The new travel show will see the duo travel all throughout Scotland together (Photo: Starz)The new travel show will see the duo travel all throughout Scotland together (Photo: Starz)
The new travel show will see the duo travel all throughout Scotland together (Photo: Starz)

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham sees Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish set off on a roadtrip of a lifetime.

The two have been spotted filming the travel show after it was initially put on hold due to lockdown.

What is Men in Kilts about?

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Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham takes the Outlander stars all around Scotland as the two explore everything the country has to offer.

The pair aim to educate their fans - and themselves - about the rich history of their homeland.

The eight part series follows the two men as they explore Scottish history and culture, visiting battle sites and other iconic landmarks across the country.

The show comes from company Starz, which is also behind the time travelling romance Outlander, based on Diana Gabaldon’s novels.

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Heughan, who plays central character Jamie Fraser, and McTavish, who plays co-star Dougal MacKenzie, also wrote a book together called Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other.

Where was Men in Kilts filmed?

Heughan and McTavish were recently spotted filming the show in Fife. The two were seen doing some fishing on a boat in the East Neuk village of Pittenweem.

Heughan also shared a clip on his Instagram account as he crossed the Queensferry Bridge.

He was also spotted in the Old Town in Edinburgh by fans.

The trailer for the programme reveals that the duo also visit Glencoe and the site of the Battle of Culloden.

What happens in the trailer?

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A trailer for the programme was released by Starz back in June and opens with Heughan saying: “The story of two men… who know nothing.”

The rest of the trailer shows Heughan and McTavish on their adventures across Scotland, taking part in activities like sword fighting, fishing and a spot of tandem cycling.

The end of the trailer shows Heughan and McTavish taking part in a clan Cameron war cry: “You sons of dogs, of dogs of the breed, O come, come here on flesh to feed!”

When will Men in Kilts be released?

There is no set release date for the programme yet, as filming had been interrupted by lockdown.

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Instead, the show is simply being teased with a “coming soon”, so fans will have to be patient.

Speaking to Oprah Magazine, Heughan did reveal that filming on the show had wrapped, so it’s possible that it will be released before the end of the year.