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CLANLANDER 2025 is coming! Join the fun at @Duncarron Medieval Village on the 5th and 6th of July for a weekend packed with all things Outlander Live Gaelic music, combat displays, musket demonstrations, Q+As, and much more. This is hands-on history and a weekend not to be missed, so if you love the era, the kilts or the chaos, get your tickets now! #Clanlander2025 #duncarron #outlanderfans #AndyTheHighlander #history #outlander

The castle’s ghost, the “Ell-maid of Dunstaffnage,” is said to wander the ramparts dressed in green. Her appearance is tied to key events in the lives of the Campbell family, the hereditary keepers of the castle. If she smiles, good fortune is near. If she weeps, trouble is coming… #scotland #ghoststory #dunstaffnagecastle #oban #history #andythehighlander

Join me on an Outlander Group Tour this year! 📆Here’s a wee reminder of the upcoming dates: -11th July -22nd July -29th July -5th September -15th September -1st October -7th October ➡️ To book your place visit www.highlandertours.co.uk or email [email protected] (🔗 Link also in bio!) #outlander #outlandertour #visitscotland #meninkilts #Scotland #outlanderlocations #andythehighlander #highlandertours

Still thinking about all the amazing moments along the West Highland Way! Here are some photos from our 7 day journey, if you haven’t seen it yet there’s also a full 7 part series out on my page now documenting each day. #iwouldwalk500miles

United we conquer! The 6th of June marked the anniversary of the Normandy landings, also known as D-day. I was just finishing the west highland way on the anniversary itself, but knew I wanted to make a post about it when I got home. The Commandos played a key role during the D-Day landings in June 1944, where they destroyed gun batteries and seized bridges and other targets. ‘Operation Overlord’ saw tens of thousands of soldiers embark from Portsmouth to cross the Channel, establishing a foothold across the French coast in order to begin the advance to liberate northwest Europe. As dawn broke on the morning of 6th June 1944 thousands of Allied Warships made their way towards the coast of Northern France. D-Day had finally arrived. Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare was underway, heralding one of the most decisive campaigns of World War 2. More than 150,000 troops would land on five beaches in Normandy. Accurate record keeping was very difficult under the circumstances. Books often give a figure of 2,500 Allied dead for D-Day. However, research by the US National D-Day Memorial Foundation has uncovered a more accurate figure of 4,415 Allied personnel killed on D-Day. May their sacrifices never be forgotten. Caption sources: theddaystory.com, bbc.co.uk, nam.ac.uk, Voiceover source: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/speanbridge/commando #dday #scotland #history #commandomemorial #andythehighlander

Congratulations to Maria @craft.lady.m for winning the best dressed competition at Outlander Day 2025! What an amazing turn out it was, despite the showery weather. It was great to see so many people in traditional clothing and it was my pleasure to be a judge for the competition again. Until next year! #outlander #outlanderday #clairefraser #cosplay #andythehighlander #scotland #highlandertours

Day 7! The Final Stretch of the West Highland Way. After 7 days, 223,557 steps, and over 96 miles of rugged beauty, we made it. The West Highland Way is complete. The final leg was no small feat..15 miles and 44,700 steps through breathtaking Highland terrain. Every mile brought a new view, a new challenge, and a deeper appreciation for this wild, ancient land. From lochside paths and misty glens to soaring peaks and remote trails, this journey has tested the legs and stirred the soul. What began as a walk became something more, a moving meditation through Scotland’s heartland. The landscapes were unforgettable, but it was the stillness, the stories, and the sense of connection to the land that will stay with me the longest. 📍West Highland Way: Done. Thanks so much for following along on our journey, I hope you’ve enjoyed this series! 👣🏔️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #westhighlandway #scotland #andythehighlander #highlandertours #highlands #iwouldwalk500miles

Rob Roy MacGregor, the Highland outlaw who became a legend. Born into a clan whose name was banned in his lifetime, he was a Jacobite, cattleman, and rebel who turned betrayal into vengeance. Robbed of land, hunted by the Duke of Montrose, he fought back with raids, cunning, and swagger until his enemies feared his name. Immortalised by Sir Walter Scott, remembered by history. Was Rob Roy a hero, a thief or something in between? #robroy #macgregor #history #scottishlegends #jacobite #scotland #andythehighlander

Meet Mirror Man, a silent figure standing waist-deep in Loch Earn. Officially titled “Still” and created by artist Rob Mulholland, he reflects the landscape, the weather, and anyone who stops to look twice. Set against the ever-changing skies of the Highlands,he somehow feels right at home here. Strange, beautiful, and just a little eerie. #lochearn #mirrorman #highlands #andythehighlander #visitscotland #scotland

It’s always a pleasure to see my friends Hamish, Honey & Baxter! If you’ve ever visited the Trossachs Woollen Mill you’ve no doubt met these big beauties.. #highlandcow #coo #scotland #visitscotland #andythehighlander #highlandertours

Tasting my way through Scotland’s finest at The Scottish Larder in Gretna Green! We couldn’t resist the free samples. You could easily spend the whole days in the larder alone! Have you tried haggis before?! @GretnaGreen1754 #ScottishLarder #GretnaGreen #TasteOfScotland #andythehighlander #scotland

I got married again..kind of… 💍 A few days ago, Ana and I visited Gretna Green - and after 13.5 years of marriage, we marked the moment with a traditional Scottish handfasting ceremony. A celebration of love, heritage, and tying the knot all over again! @GretnaGreen1754 #gretna #gretnagreen #handfasting #scottishtradition #andythehighlander #scotlandlove #scottishwedding

A few last-minute spaces just opened up on my Outlander Group Tour on Sunday 29th June! 🗓️ Leaving from Dalmeny Train Station only, this full-day adventure takes you to some of the most iconic Outlander filming locations in Scotland, with stories from the set and real history along the way. We’d love to have you join us, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just curious to see a different side of Scotland. ➡️ Book your place at www.highlandertours.co.uk or email [email protected] (🔗 Link in bio!) #outlander #outlandertour #visitscotland #meninkilts #scotland #outlanderlocations #andythehighlander #highlandertours

Gretna Green. A place where love once ran faster than the law and where ancient Scottish traditions still hold strong today. I was invited to uncover the story behind one of Scotland’s most iconic historic sites, famous for runaway marriages since 1754, when English laws meant couples under 21 needed parental permission to marry. Across the border in Scotland though, couples found freedom… and a blacksmith willing to seal their vows over an anvil. At the heart of it all is handfasting, which me and my wife Ana took part in, an ancient Celtic tradition that bound two people together, literally and symbolically. We got to do it in the famous Blacksmiths Shop, a nice celebration 13 years into our marriage. A huge thanks to @GretnaGreen1754 for the invite, the tour, the stories and for keeping the flame of tradition burning. This summer, you can experience it too. Walk-in handfastings now available for just £99 -no booking needed. 📞 01461 337 893 📧 [email protected] #gretnagreen #handfasting #scottishtraditions #runawayweddings #andythehighlander #scotland #history