Outlander stars rave about this Edinburgh restaurant after surprise visit
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Stars of the hit television series Outlander were spotted at one of Edinburgh's most popular restaurants after popping in for a bite.
Outlander, now running into its eighth and final season, has been a sensation from the outset. The historical drama series is set in Scotland and features a cast chock-full of Scottish talent.
Staff at The Kitchin, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Leith, were delighted to host members of the Outlander cast, sharing an image to social media of owner Tom Kitchin with the actors.
Among the stars was John Hunter Bell, who played "Young Ian" Murray in Outlander as well as Bain in two of the Hobbit films, and Charles Vandervaart, famous for his portrayal of William Ransom in season seven of Outlander
Edinburgh celebrity chef Tom Kitchin is captured posing with the actors.
The post's caption reads: "It's always special to welcome members of the Outlander family to the restaurants."
Charles commented on the post, saying: "Amazing time! Thanks for having us!"
John added: "Out of this world!"
The eatery is no stranger to famous guests. John and Charles are not even the first of the Outlander cast to visit The Kitchin.
In October 2023, the Michelin-star establishment welcomed Duncan Lacroix, who plays Murtagh Frasier in the series.
It also hosted series lead Sam Heughan, who plays titular character Jamie Fraser, in 2024.
Seemingly a favourite among Outlander stars, Sam returned to The Kitchin earlier this year to mark his 45th birthday on April 30.
Tom Kitchin, owner and founder of The Kitchin, also runs The Scran & Scallie in Edinburgh and Bonnie Badger in Gullane. Another eatery, Kora, previously on Bruntsfield Place, closed earlier this year.
The Kitchin, located at 78 Commercial Quay in Leith, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm-2.30pm and 6pm-10pm. You can find more information about the restaurant here.
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