Waypoints: My Scottish Journey

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I loved the sections about his walk, what he learned from the other hikers he met like Graeme and Lucy, and what he learned from being alone, without his busy schedule filling every minute. He talks about learning not to feel rushed and to stay in the moment instead of the future or the past. He is so honest about how this affected past relationships and his hope that the lessons he’s learned during the walk will change that. A deeply personal and warmly entertaining memoir that fans of Sam – and Scotland – will have a joyful time devouring’– Heat

When I was younger I was under the impression that celebrities write memoirs because it’s another way of them talking about themselves (ok, technically that is what they are). Now I’m older and in my wise ways have decided that memoirs act as a bridge to understand that “celebrities” are just as human as us and have gone through struggles and unending effort to be get where they are to write a memoir. I have such respect for someone who was willing to chase a dream for so many years and have such a positive outlook of their life. To celebrate the publication of his first full memoir, Waypoints, Sam will be live in conversation, exploring his Scottish heritage and reflecting on the personal waypoints that define him. Touching on his career in theatre, television, and film, Sam will consider his life of fascinating contrasts: a Hollywood star with deep roots in rural Scotland, who is both outgoing and content in his own company. Some of the best parts of the book are when he runs into random strangers in the wild and then they suffer, er… enjoy, walking together through miserable weather elements, shin splints and aching Achilles. A traveler named Graeme recognizes Heughan right away. He says, “I saw your movie, it was shit.” And a beautiful friendship was born.Heughan has spent the last few weeks promoting the book, and in a couple of recent interviews, he teased the raw, and often emotional stories readers will find inside— including that of his upbringing without a father. After being cast as Jamie and Claire, Heughan says that he and Balfe both instinctively felt protective of each other, and that support continues unflaggingly to this day. When asked in a recent Good Morning America interview about what makes Outlander such a hit, Heughan simply answered, “Firstly, I mean, my chemistry with my co-star Caitríona Balfe, she’s an incredible actress. We were two green actors, we didn’t have much experience, and we’ve been on this amazing journey together.” As for Outlander, they are currently in production in their 7 th season, which will have 16 episodes and premiere in 2023. Although an 8 th season hasn’t been announced, the end of Outlander hasn’t been announced either, and that has to be a good sign. Gabaldon just finished the ninth book earlier this year and is already hard at work on her tenth and final book focusing on Jamie and Claire’s story. Hopefully, Heughan and Balfe will bring Jamie and Claire to the end of their story on screen. Who doesn’t want to see Jamie and Claire still in love in their 80s?!

Bless Sam for opening his guarded heart and being vulnerable in this book. I just want to hug him, have a chat and a wee dram with him. The things he has went through and still manages to be so kind. Let’s get into it: From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada: Intimate, thoughtful and fascinating, don’t miss the opportunity to join Sam as he presentsadeeply personallove letter to the wild Scottish landscape that means so much tohim. This promises to be acharming,funny, wise (well, to a degree),and searching insightinto the world through his eyes. Whether you’re already a fan or new to Heughan and his work, there will be something for everyone to relate to on this special journey through the Highlands of Scotland.

Assistance dogs may be taken into the concert hall where there are a limited number of suitable seats in row G of the stalls. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance. As the title suggests, Waypoints is a rewarding mix of markers, both personal as he reflects on his life and geographical as he leads the reader along the West Highland Way’– The Scotsman Journey deep into the Scottish Highlands in the first memoir by #1 New York Times bestselling author and star of Outlander, Sam Heughan—exploring his life and reflecting on the waypoints that define him I would like to think of this as a beautiful gift that we have been given, though I am pretty sure this was more for himself than his fans. Either way, I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to join in on Sam's journey. I feel like I gained some perspective that could benefit my own life and I didn't even have to leave my couch. Thanks for putting in the hard work Sam.

The moment when Heughan receives the call from his agent that he got the part and heard, “You’re Jamie Fraser,” you can’t but help feel the emotion in that one little life changing sentence. Heughan immediately hung up and then screamed for joy in a parking lot. First off, I want to point out that this was not at all what I was expecting. After reading Clanlands and the Almanac, I guess I was under the impression that this would be more about genealogy and personal history, rather than a journey to gain perspective. I am definitely glad that I was wrong.I read Outlander by Diana Gabaldon many years ago and really liked it. When I heard that a television series was being made, I eagerly waited for it. The made-for-tv series is just as good as the original book(s)! Actor Sam Heughan, who is cast in the lead male role of Jamie Fraser, brings his character to life. Waypoints is a memoir with a difference! I wanted to tell the stories and share the experiences that have shaped me, but to do that I needed to challenge myself and spend some time in my own company, away from the distractions of everyday life. And for me there's no better place to reflect than in the wild Scottish Highlands.'