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Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander fans reveal most 'unhinged' things they've done for the show
Outlander fans were asked the craziest thing they've ever done in the name of the show and they did not disappoint with their answers. Outlander fans have been sharing their most wild theories about the show and some have our jaws on the floor. The first series of the prequel Blood of my Blood is set to air this summer and the last series of Outlander has already been been filmed, but there is no release date at the moment. To keep fans entertained during the current 'Droughtlander' the official page on Instagram asked fans for their input on their craziest show theories and the comments section definitely requires some popcorn. The post read: "I'm bored. Comment your hottest Outlander take. I'm not talking about "Jamie is better than Frank", I'm talking your unhinged theories, characters you hate to love, the craziest thing you'd do for Outlander." Fans who opted to talk about the craziest thing they'd do for Outlander certainly did not disappoint. One wrote: "Craziest thing I'd do for outlander? WELL, seeing as how I moved to Scotland, opened a tour company because of Outlander, got married last week at J&C's same location to a Scotsman.. yeah no I'm not unhinged at all." While one said: "I travelled to Scotland by myself to see the filming locations. That's the craziest thing I have ever done for a tv show", another said: "I travelled halfway across the world all by myself to visit Scotland!" Another commented that they made friends due to the show: "Travelled to meet up and stay with friends I'd only ever known online—just so we could fangirl together at Outlander events! No regrets, just epic memories" One fan even said that she named her son after Jamie, she said: "I don't consider it unhinged by my 2nd son is named James Alexander Malcolm." Another fan even said it inspired her to learn Gaelic: "I started studying Scottish Gaelic after hearing the characters in the series speak it." While one admitted:"I waited in line for 26 hours when Sam did his whisky tour this past February and I was first in line. I still dont think anyone had me beat. Yes you heard that right. 26 hours, all because Outlander made me fall in love with a character and the man who plays him." Outlander has gathered fans from all across the globe with many making the trip to Scotland to see the show filming locations in person. Earlier this year, data from the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) and Glasgow Caledonian University's Moffat Centre revealed that the Outlander effect played a key role in boosting visitor numbers, particularly at sites linked to the show. The Culloden Visitor Centre, which features prominently in the series, recorded a 42.8 percent increase, drawing 374,443 visitors. Other major attractions also saw substantial growth, with Stirling Castle experiencing a 14.8 percent rise to 594,938 visitors, while St Giles' Cathedral, which featured in Avengers: Infinity War, Frankenstein and Fast & Furious 9, welcomed 1,742,147 people, an 18.3 percent increase. Overall, Scotland's tourist attractions reported a 3.9 percent rise in footfall in 2023, bringing total visitor numbers to 49,708,483. Paid attractions also saw growth, with a 2.4 percent increase pushing numbers to 17,849,139. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
BBC News
21-02-2025
- BBC News
Flying Scotsman arrives at Peterborough's Nene Valley Railway
One of the world's most famous steam locomotives has arrived at a heritage railway and museum for a special Flying Scotsman will be at Peterborough's Nene Valley Railway (NVR) until 9 March as part of a celebration of 200 years of British Railways, with tickets sold out for the weekend passenger services which begin on O'Regan, commercial manager at NVR, said the team felt "honoured and privileged" to host the Flying Scotsman with people travelling from as far as America to see it. Last month the NVR said its appearance in Peterborough would help give a "financial boost" to the railway previously facing risk of closure. The Flying Scotsman has been described as a "locomotive with many rosettes" by Murray Brown, a railway author and enthusiast from steam engine, currently owned by the National Railway Museum, first entered service between London and Edinburgh in 1934, it was timed at 100mph (161km/h), which it made it the first locomotive in the UK properly authenticated to have reached that speed. 'Buffed up" The volunteer-led NVR put in a successful bid with the museum to have the 102-year-old steam train at O'Regan added: "It is quite possibly the most famous locomotive in the world. It is a real privilege and honour to have it here at NVR."We can't wait to welcome people here. All our passenger services are sold out."People are coming from miles away and even across the pond from America to visit the Scotsman."The buzz around here is amazing. It's been buffed up all ready for the weekend." For the last 40 years, NVR has offered visitors journeys on restored steam and diesel rising operating costs and dwindling passenger numbers since the pandemic led to "stark financial challenges".In May 2024, NVR launched a fundraiser with a £300,000 O'Reegan said so far about £90,000 have been raised."We are not in danger of closure but are in danger of if something catastrophic happens - we don't have a reserve to manage the situation", he locomotive BR 70000 Britannia, the first British Railways standard locomotive to be built, will also be a guest at NVR from 12 March. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
