Hello there, and happy Thursday/Friday. Did you know that there is a What’s New tab on the Homepage now, that I update every week or two? That’s right, there is. Today I decided to copy and paste the contents into this post and send it to you, but you can go check it out whenever you want to find out what’s new in the OutlanderBTS and Outlander worlds. Here is the link to the What’s New tab on the homepage – you may want to bookmark it and return often! Have a great day!
Photo: OutlanderBTS 2023 Scotland Tour – OutlanderBTS Patrons and cast members enjoy a special night together during the first OutlanderBTS Scotland Tour in September of 2023.
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OutlanderBTS Discussions –
The BTS Lassies are discussing Outlander Blood of My Blood and enjoying the series! Below are links to all of the episodes we have done so far:
Episode 103, School of the Moon
Episode 108, A Virtuous Woman – Karmen, Cathy and I discussed this episode on Monday, Sept 22nd, and unfortunately, I became distracted right before intro’s and forgot to hit record. I realized this 2.5 hours later during our goodbyes, and I wanted to cry. There is no Ep 108 discussion for you this week, I am really sorry! We will circle back and redo this one at some point.
We skipped Ep 104 in order to catch up with the viewing audience, and we will go back and discuss that one after the season ends as well.
Prior to the start of Blood of My Blood, we did continue discussing episodes, as promised. I published Episode 713, Hello, Goodbye in June, and Episode 701, A Life Well Lost, in July; we will keep discussing Season 7A episodes after the Blood of My Blood season.
For all discussions in chronological order, go to Episode Discussions)
OutlanderBTS 2025 Scotland Tour – Outlander Meets Shakespeare –
This Patron only tour hits the streets in just 2 weeks!! If you are interested in going, please join the waitlist!
Cancellations are unlikely at this point, but who knows? Go to the registration link to join the waitlist.
Details about the tour are here: Outlander Meets Shakepeare Tour 2025. (You will need to become an OutlanderBTS Patron (paid subscriber) to go on this trip, but you can join today for any amount that suits you)!
Patron Partner Fraser’s Ridge Homecoming is in less than one week! October 2-5, 2025. There is still time to participate in this awesome event!
OutlanderBTS Patron Teri Delano with Graham McTavish in October 2022
. Alison Bernhart is this year’s winner, and will be joining the fabulous crew (and Charles) at Fraser’s Ridge Homecoming next week!
If you are an OutlanderBTS Patron and you want to attend this event, you can still get discounted tickets! As a Patron, you will receive discounts on all tickets that you purchase – see links below, and contact Courtney for the discount codes for all your tickets.
- Patrons will receive an exclusive $110 off all evening passes and autograph/photo passes. (These are available through September 2nd only, so act now. The link to purchase them is: https://outlandernorthcarolina.regfox.com/frasers-ridge-homecoming-2025-one-day-tickets
- Patrons can purchase an autograph/photo pass (Saturday daytime only) and would also like to attend the Saturday evening activities, I will offer them a $250 discount if they purchase both passes (StarStruck & Fraser’s Ridge Passes). They must select both passes to receive this discount. The link to purchase them is: https://outlandernorthcarolina.regfox.com/frasers-ridge-homecoming-2025-one-day-tickets
Fraser’s Ridge Homecoming is a celebration of the history of Jamie & Claire’s North Carolina backcountry wilderness. The Homecoming is Outlander inspired but history focused making it a truly unique event for the history-loving Outlander fan. Drawing from the places the Frasers lived and visited, the events that shaped their lives and the people who crossed their paths, the Homecoming takes us back in time via workshops, living history, music, performances, food, drink and so much more. Combine that with a fun dose of Outlander and you have the perfect combination. OutlanderBTS Patrons receive an exclusive 10% off all ticket prices for each ticket option: (three day passes, evening passes and autograph/photograph passes). Give away coming soon for Patrons for this event!
To become an Outlander Behind The Scenes Patron, or to renew your status, click the button below.
Go here for more info on the Patron Program.
Season 8, Book 10, & Blood of My Blood
Below are my latest articles/videos on Season 8, Book 10, and/or Blood of My Blood!
OutlanderBTS The Discussion, BOMB Episode 107 ~ Luceo Non Uro
Here is our discussion of Ep 107! Please enjoy and join the conversation in the comments! Alternate cover photos… This is such a Jamie face… Awwwww! Gorgeous! melt sigh widdle Simon is so cute Calm doon, ye willna have to sleep wi’ him til TOMORROW night! Brian you have […]
OutlanderBTS The Discussion, BOMB Episode 106 ~ Birthright
This was a tough one, but lots here to unpack. Hope you enjoy our discussion of Ep 106. Please join the convo in the comments! Alternate cover photos: This one was a close runner-up. Other good ones from that scene… One moment I forgot to bring up, that I think is […]
OutlanderBTS The Discussion, BOMB Episode 105 ~ Needfire
We decided to skip Episode 104 in order to catch up with everyone, but we didn’t discuss until Tuesday night, and this week has been very busy for me! So, it’s Friday morning, and I am just now finished editing and ready to publish. I loved this episode so much, and my appreciation grew even […]
OutlanderBTS The Discussion, BOMB Episode 103 ~ School Of The Moon
Photo: Starz, Ellen and Colum, Blood of My Blood, Ep 103 Howdy – here is our discussion of Outlander Blood of My Blood, Episode 103 – Please join the conversation in the comments! xo (Antoinette was ill and not able to join us, and we missed her!) Alternate Cover Photos Go here, to see […]
OutlanderBTS The Discussion, BOMB Episode 102 ~ SWAK
Photo: Starz, Henry on the Western Front, Blood of My Blood, Ep 102 Howdy – here is our discussion of Outlander Blood of My Blood, Episode 102 – Please join the conversation in the comments! xo Alternate cover photos: Go here, to see all Episode Discussions Recent posts: OutlanderBTS The Discussion, BOMB Episode 101 […]
OutlanderBTS The Discussion, BOMB Episode 101 ~ Providence
Photo: Starz, Brian and Ellen first meeting, Blood of My Blood, Ep 101 Hello there – here is our discussion of Outlander Blood of My Blood, Episode 1. Please join the conversation in the comments! xo Go here, to see all Episode Discussions Recent posts: OutlanderBTS Adventures ~ Blood of My Blood Premiere, July […]
OutlanderBTS Adventures ~ Blood of My Blood Premiere, July 28, 2025
I initially applied for a press pass to work the red carpet, and was told that space was limited, but they would try to accommodate me, and then eventually they followed up and said they could not grant me a space on the carpet to do interviews, but they did invite me to a confidential […]
OutlanderBTS What’s New ~ Season 8, BOMB Premiere, BTS Tour, Patron Give Away, Cast Updates
Cover photo: OutlanderBTS, I took this BTS photo at the premiere of Blood of My Blood. There was genuine joy in the original folks being together and celebrating this new addition to the family. Happy Sunday, I hope this post finds you and yours well. First, I want to encourage you to bookmark and visit […]
Outlander Blood of My Blood Premiere Red Carpet & Screening
Hello! I had a whirlwind trip to LA – left Monday, came back Tuesday – thank you to my Patrons for enabling me to go, and report back to you. For now, I’m sharing a youtube montage I put together of my photos and videos. I will come back and share my experiences, and impressions […]
OutlanderBTS What’s New: BOMB, Book 10, Sam & Cait & OutlanderBTS Updates
Photo: Sam and Lia for “Macbeth”, Variety, Sebastian Nevols Hi All, Happy Summer! There are lots of updates in the Outlander world and in the OutlanderBTS world! First, the next OutlanderBTS Tour: Outlander Meets Shakespeare – is ready! ***UPDATE below**** I am teaming up with Patron Partner Prime Tours again to offer this tour. Our […]
OutlanderBTS What’s New: Seasons 7B, 8 & Prequel Updates
Cover Photo: Brian and Ellen Fraser, Blood of My Blood, the Prequel, Collider Magazine How are people feeling about the prequel? I personally am excited to see it, and I wonder if these two actors will have amazing chemistry like Sam and Cait do as Jamie and Claire? If they do, that’ll be pretty great […]
Upcoming Outlander Events
The LandCon Scotland Sept 27 & 28, 2025. Guests: Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton, Lauren Lyle, Grant O’Rourke, Stephen Walters, John Bell, Joey Phillips, Duncan Lacroix, Izzy Meikle-Small, Charles Vandervaart, Diarmaid Murtagh, Chris Fulton, David Berry, Lotte Verbeek, Hugh Ross, César Domboy, Shauna MacDonald, Craig McGinlay, Scott Kyle, and Graham McTavish
- Meet the cast during talks and ask them your own question
- Have a professional photographer take a picture of you with the guests
- Have an item signed
- Enjoy Private moments with the guests, such as breakfasts, VIP moments, Parties etc.
- Enjoy activities such as escape games, photocalls, quiz, cosplay, contests, exhibitions etc.
- Purchase official merch.
** NEW PATRON PARTNER** (more info above) Fraser’s Ridge Homecoming October 2-5, 2025. Guest: Charles Vandervaart. An immersive event in North Carolina focusing on the history of Jamie and Claire’s time in the backcountry.
OutlanderBTS: Outlander Meets Shakespeare Tour. October 9-17, 2025. Guests: The BTS Lassies. A fabulous small group tour, starting in Edinburgh, touring historical and film sites, then heading to Dumfries, and on to Stratford Upon Avon, where we tour Shakespeare sites, and see Sam Heughan in Macbeth. A farewell dinner, and last overnight in London. Sold out, but join the waitlist here: the registration link .
Surrey International Writers’ Conference Oct 24-26, 2025. Guest: Diana Gabaldon will be a featured author at the 33rd annual Surrey International Writers’ Conference in Surrey, BC, Canada. The Surrey International Writers’ Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres — from beginners to experts — the opportunity to hone their craft with in-person, hybrid, or online-only format. This Day We Write!
Sasnak City, The Gathering Outlander Fan Convention, Nov 6-9, 2025. Guests: TBA.
Starfury Conventions, Highlanders 9 July 17th – 19th 2026 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK. Guests: TBA. A three day convention for fans of Outlander. The event will feature:
- Guest talks
- Photo and autograph sessions
- Competitions
- Parties
- And much more
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Omg Courtney, I would have cried!! Thats so frustrating for you. Well maybe the next one would be even better.
So looking forward to meeting all the BTS Lassies!
I am in Vermont at the moment and while doing a guided hike of maple syrup making, we came across a plant called Baneberry…apparently it will kill you if you injest it.
Which begs the question, could Father Bane have been created by Diana with the plant in mind or possibly from the phrase, \”bane of my existence\”?
I didnt go back and look, so I dont remember if thats how is name is spelled in the book. But it crossed my mind regardless.
On top of that, ive been rereading and sometimes listening to the first book…and its cool because there\’s alot that ties in with BOMB. Thats been fun for me!
Anywho…I ABSOLUTELY LOVED the last episode. I was riveted. So much to think about and I know they cant always do this, but I loved how the entire episode focused almost entirely on Ellen.
Have a great weekend!
Conny
Thank you for the acknowledgment and validation Conny!!! I was pretty upset. But, yes, maybe an even better convo is on the horizon! We had a very good convo about 108. All three of us loved it. Antoinette is the wild card!
Interesting on the Baneberry! I think Father Bain is spelled with an i. But bane of my existence is bane, so… Maple syrup tasting sounds good!
Cool re Book 1. Not surprised – Matt is good!
We are looking forward to meeting you too :).
Thank you Courtney I followed your discussions for years when it was Outlander and I enjoy th
Oh my Courtney, you forgot to press record! 🙃🤪 I bet you could have cried … but worse things happen at sea! Or so the expression goes. 😅
I am struggling with BomB.
This ep 108 where Julia and Henry see each other and they just stand there!!
The most annoying thing for me, was when Julia beckon Henry to follow her, which he did. Then she stands there like a lemon!! Far to long await. Wouldn’t you or I rush towards the other person? Then Henry not to go with Julia as well (he could have just as easily), as they have spent months trying to find one another….. did not work for me!
Apologies if I should have left all this till you discuss ep8, but i needed to vent! 😆🙃
Would it be a fair comment to say Matt B Roberts is a great script writer, but not an author?
Ellen’s ordeal is nothing short of horrific, but we have know for many years than women have had to go through this kind of treatment for centuries.
Enjoy Scotland when it comes.
I went to Dumfries and Galloway last week and saw Sam’s childhood home in the grounds of Kenmuir Castle. Unfortunately the ground was very wet and boggy and as we didn’t have the right shoes on (could have done with Wellies), so we didn’t get to see the castle.
Henry is a little different!
No worries, we did discuss it! 😆
There are some issues for sure but I’m enjoying it. I think Antoinette would agree with you though!
Scotland is approaching! As you know, we are also headed to Dumfries! Sorry you missed the castle! Wellies take up too much room tho! Have to noodle that one. See you soon!
Maybe you have already seen this, but if not I thought you might be interested since you will be seeing Sam in his upcoming stage role. You might be interested to note that one of the other actors is Alec Newman, who played Lizzie’s father for about 30 seconds in Outlander Season 4. I have also seen him in a lot of other British shows.
https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/rscs-macbeth-with-sam-heughan-and-lia-williams-rehearsal-photos-released_1695966/
I’ve been reading about the recent big storms in the UK, and hope the aftermath doesn’t impact your trip. Wishing you safe travels, and only fair winds. From all I’ve heard about Scotland, I think blue skies would be stretching it, but I hope you have at least some of those.
Thank you MG!! xo