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Outlander Day
"Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone.
I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One.
I give ye my Spirit, 'til our Life shall be Done."
~ Outlander, Diana Gabaldon 1988
Of the many available Scottish-themed romance novels, the Outlander novels (and television series) stands above for its devoted cult following and longevity!
This popular television series which just concluded its final season and launched its new prequel, is known for its inspired casting, Scottish filming locations, and inspired costuming has been responsible for the "Outlander Effect" an intense resurgence of interest in Scottish history, culture, and fashion.
The oft-used term in this series, "Sassenach" is Gaelic for “Outlander” or “English" and refers to Claire Randall, the novel's narrator and heroine. Both the Irish Sasanach or Gaelic Sasunnach (derived from the Gaelic Sasunn and Old English Seaxan, Saxon) have been historically and pejoratively used as a mild oath to describe an English person, foreigner, or even a Lowland Scot!
However, the Outlander novels and series have succeeded in also making this word a playful and intimate term of endearment, particularly used by Highlander Jamie Fraser towards the English Claire Randall in scenes and dialogue which make Highland, Lowland, and Sassenach hearts flutter everywhere!
This newer tartan is one of several designed for use in the television series which is based on the Fraser Hunting Weathered Tartan and designed to reflect the muted, earth-tone colors of natural dyes available in the 18th century.
This long-running original series concluded this year with its final season, but if you missed it and are a fan of semi-historical time-traveling tartan bodice-rippers, you can still catch up with the original or simply start fresh with the new prequel series! 🤎 💙 💛 ❤️ 🏴 ⚔️ 🏴 🤎 🇫🇷 ⚔️ 🇺🇸 🤎
Blood of My Blood is a television prequel to the popular historical drama series Outlander. The series explores the lives and romances of the parents of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp long before the events that brought Jamie and Claire together. By focusing on an earlier generation, the story expands the rich world of Outlander while examining themes that fans of the original series will recognize: love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the powerful bonds of family.
The title Blood of My Blood comes from one of the most memorable phrases in the Outlander saga. In the original story, Jamie and Claire use the vow "blood of my blood and bone of my bone" as a symbol of their deep commitment to one another. The prequel draws upon that theme by showing how the lives and choices of their parents shaped the people Jamie and Claire would eventually become.
Set in both eighteenth-century Scotland and the twentieth century, the series follows two parallel love stories. One centers on Jamie's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, whose romance unfolds amid the clan politics and traditions of the Scottish Highlands. The other follows Claire's parents, Henry Beauchamp and Julia Moriston, whose relationship develops in a very different era but faces its own challenges and uncertainties. Together, these stories provide a deeper look at the families behind two of Outlander's most beloved characters.
For longtime fans, Blood of My Blood offers an opportunity to revisit familiar settings, clans, and family histories while discovering new characters and perspectives. At the same time, the series is designed to stand on its own, allowing new viewers to enjoy a sweeping historical romance without needing prior knowledge of the original Outlander story.
For more click the featured couple, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie.