15-07-2025
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Outlander stars dine out at Edinburgh restaurant and rave about 'amazing' meal
Outlander stars John Hunter Bell and Charles Vandervaart dined out at The Kitchin in Edinburgh and were very impressed with the food.
Two Outlander stars have been snapped in one of Edinburgh's most popular restaurants after popping in for a bite to eat. John Hunter Bell and Charles Vandervaart dined at The Kitchin in the Capital this week.
Bell plays 'Young Ian' Murray in Outlander as well as Bain in two of the Hobbit films and Charles Vandervaart is best known for his portrayal of William Ransom in season seven on the show. Staff members at the Michelin-starred restaurant in Leith were delighted to host the stars and shared an image to social media of owner Tom Kitchin with the pair.
Sharing a post to social media, the restaurant wrote: "It's always special to welcome members of the Outlander family to the restaurants." Both actors replied to the Instagram snap as Charles commented, saying: "Amazing time! Thanks for having us!"
Meanwhile, John added: "Out of this world!"
The eatery is popular among famous faces with John and Charles not being the first of the Outlander cast to visit The Kitchin.
Back in October 2023, the Michelin-star establishment welcomed Duncan Lacroix, who plays Murtagh Fraser in the series.
Sam Heughan, who plays the iconic Jamie Fraser in the show, also dined out at the eatery in 2024.
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The Kitchin appears to be a favourite among the Outlander cast as Sam even returned once more earlier this year to mark his 45th birthday on April 30.
Outlander fans are still awaiting the eighth and final season of the Starz show which is set to air in late 2025 or early 2026.
The show recently announced its prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood which will air on August 8 2025.
However, while fans await the grand finale, it's good to see the OG Outlander cast are still as tight as ever.
Many of the cast members reunited at Richard Rankin's wedding to Sammie Russell in South Queensferry last week.
John Bell was among the attendees, as well as Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Lauren Lyle, Joey Phillips, Izzy Meikle-Small, Caitlin O'Ryan, Paul Gorman and Jamie Roy.
Another Outlander reunion could be on the cards at The Kitchin once the final season airs as many of the stars have already made their love for it clear.
Tom Kitchin, owner and founder of The Kitchin, also runs The Scran & Scallie in Edinburgh and Bonnie Badger in Gullane.
Another one of his businesses, 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.
