Droughtlander got you down? We got you! We're back with another episode of Droughtlander Diaries! The podcast for Outlander fans, created to get you through until the next season or book launch!

Join Jess & Sarah for another week of recaps, fandom news and our Season 7 chat- Episode 705: Singapore.

00:56 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap

05:05 Fandom News

06:35 Season 7 Rewatch Chat

22:50 Paul & Jennifer's Interview

They were also featured on an episode of House Hunters International titled 'Haunted in Scotland.' Paul and Jennifer have embraced the Outlander effect and enjoy interacting with tourists who visit the village. They are among the four Americans who live in Culross. The locals have mixed feelings about the tourism and filming, but it has brought income to the local businesses. In this conversation, Jennifer and Sarah discuss their experience living in the village of Culross, which served as the filming location for the fictional town of Cranesmuir in the TV show Outlander. They talk about the history and charm of the village, the impact of Outlander on tourism, and their encounters with Outlander fans.

Check out more about the House Hunters International episode here:

Promo for Haunted History in Scotland episode

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Join Jess & Sarah for another week of recaps, fandom news and our Season 7 chat- Episode 704: A Most Uncomfortable Woman.

01:03 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap

05:04 Fandom News

06:15 Season 7 Rewatch Chat

23:40 Elizabeth Adams Interview

In a wee village called Falkland in Fife, Scotland, the story of Outlander has forever changed the lives of the people who live there. Known for being the backdrop of the first episode, Falkland is staged to be 1940's Inverness and the opening scenes set the tone for this incredible story.

The Fayre Earth Gift shop is the location used to portray Farrell's General Store, the shop where Claire longingly looks at a blue vase and reflects on how different her life could have been, had she chosen to purchase it and make a home for it.

Jess and Sarah chatted with the owner of the Fayre Earth Gift Shop, Elizabeth Adams. Elizabeth shares the experience of first being contacted by a set scout about being a filming location for an upcoming tv show, about 11 years ago. In our interview, we were able to hear a firsthand account of a resident of Falkland as to what it was like to have this production happening on the streets.

Elizabeth also discusses the cosmetic changes made to her shop for the show and the impact of Outlander on tourism in Falkland. She shares the items she sells in her shop, including fair trade and locally made products, and the charity work she does with the proceeds.

Elizabeth also shares some funny and memorable stories of Outlander fans visiting her shop.

Find Elizabeth's shop on Instagram and Facebook and dm her to find out more about her products!

This week on Droughtlander Diaries, Jess and Sarah chat about the eclipse, their past week recap, fandom news, a S7 A rewatch and then chat with guests Will and Amber Cole!

Inverlochy Castle near Fort William in Scotland

Outlander party reel on Instagram

Welcome to Diary Entry #20! Our cover art and promos for this episode feature the work of our guest on this week's episode, Scottish photographer Rebecca Atack of Holeyn Heritage Photography!  

Jess and Sarah kick off this episode with a mini recap of their weeks and share about their holiday plans from this past weekend. 

Fandom News: Updates and reports from this past week in the Outlander fandom!

Season 7 Rewatch: We are rewatching season 7 together and recapping the episode during this new segment of the podcast! Listen in and join the discussion during over on Instagram. 

Our interview with Becky Atack 

Becky Atack, a former theater director turned photographer, shares her journey from childhood to pursuing acting and eventually transitioning to photography on this week's episode of Droughtlander Diaries! She discusses how the pandemic provided an opportunity for her to develop her photography skills and start her own business, Holeyn Heritage Photography.

Over the past few years, Becky has become known for photographing Scotland's most beautiful landscapes and locations, as well as figures you might recognize on social media like Andy the Highlander, Hailey-The Sassenach Historian, Ian G Black and Eric Murdoch, the Tartan Viking. 

Becky loves to capture the reactions and emotions of Outlander fans during a photo session nicknamed "Midhope Moments", which takes place during a visit to Midhope Castle or a special handfasting ceremony. 

Becky shares about some fun experiences and the joy she finds in documenting people's trips to Scotland. She has a passion for capturing magical moments and creating lasting memories for her clients.

Despite not being an Outlander fan herself, she appreciates the impact the show has had on Scotland's visibility and culture. Finally, she emphasizes her willingness to meet clients anywhere and bring their dreams to life through her photography.

Follow Holeyn Heritage Photography on Instagram

Visit Becky's photography website to book your own Midhope Moment or a photo session in the highlands of Scotland! 

The CUTEST Bed & Breakfast in Culross, as discussed in our podcast episode. Click here to book.

Hailey Beaupre, also known as The Sassenach Historian, joins Jess and Sarah on this episode of Droughtlander Diaries to share her story of moving to Scotland after discovering the world of Outlander and the new purpose it brought her. Now known as The Sassenach Historian, Hailey shares Scotland's history, sights and Outlander Locations through her tour company.

In this episode: 

Jess & Sarah's recaps for the week

Fandom News

Outlander 701 Rewatch Chat

Interview with Hailey Beaupre

Follow Hailey on Instagram 

Want to get inspired and possibly change the trajectory of your life? Or just simply live vicariously through Jordan Rich, an Outlander fan who ended up spending 5 months in Scotland? This episode is for you!

Finally, Jordan shares her experience of presenting an abstract that she penned at the first-ever Outlander Conference in Glasgow in 2023!

Here are some key takeaways from this podcast episode:

Read Jordan's abstract, Outlander: Comfort and Escapism, that she shared during an Outlander Conference at the University of Glasgow in 2023.

We are so excited to introduce this episode of Droughtlander Diaries with our listeners. We sit down with musician and artist, Raya Yarbrough, the singer of the iconic Outlander theme that captivated us all during the first few seasons.

Raya shares her musical background with us and navigating motherhood as a working artist. Raya also reads an excerpt form her book during the podcast, relating to a very unique storyline of Jenny Fraser's during Outlander's first season.

They also touch on Raya's music and art projects, as well as her love story with Bear McCreary, who joins us for a few minutes during the recording. Raya, Bear, Jess and Sarah have a discussion about favorite versions of the Outlander theme. In this conversation, Raya Yarbrough discusses the evolution of the Outlander theme song and shares her favorite versions. She also talks about the impact of the theme song on the show and her personal favorites. Raya shares emotional moments she had while working on the theme song and reveals some of her hidden talents.

Listen to hear a special treat from Raya as we conclude the podcast episode!

Raya's Instagram

Published Works

Frazzled:

“Bug Day”

https://medium.com/frazzled/lessons-youll-learn-when-taking-your-two-year-old-to-bug-day-at-the-museum-74084c9f3c28

Poetry of the sacred:

“Maybe This Is It”

https://www.centerforinterfaithrelations.org/.../maybe.../

 One Page Poetry:

“This is Not America”

https://onepagepoetry.com/winners-circle/

Writer’s Resist:

“The Streets”
https://www.writersresist.com/2017/02/16/the-streets/

Albums/EPs/singles:

North Of Sunset, West Of Vine
https://music.apple.com/us/album/north-of-sunset-west-of-vine/1640073322

Holler Down to Your Girl (single)

https://music.apple.com/us/album/holler-down-to-your-girl-single/1640072937

Artifacts of Grace

https://music.apple.com/us/album/artifacts-of-grace-ep/1640072872

Raya’s Mood

https://music.apple.com/us/album/raya-yarbrough/1675402882

Hey Sassenachs--We’re back this week to keep you entertained throughout the Drought with none other than Andy the Highlander! Has Outlander impacted anyone quite like Andy? We’ll let you decide… His career has changed dramatically from being an electrician by trade to landing a supporting acting role in Outlander, to having his own tour company and sharing legends, history and scenes of Scotland with the world on his social platforms. Andy walks us through this journey and the wild ride it has been!

⁠Andy's Book⁠

⁠Tartan Week Afterparty

Hey Sassenachs--We’re back this week to keep you entertained throughout the Drought with none other than Andy the Highlander! Has Outlander impacted anyone quite like Andy? We’ll let you decide… His career has changed dramatically from being an electrician by trade to landing a supporting acting role in Outlander, to having his own tour company and sharing legends, history and scenes of Scotland with the world on his social platforms. Andy walks us through this journey and the wild ride it has been!

Andy's Book

Tartan Week Afterparty

This week, we welcome Kristin Atherton to the podcast! Jess and Sarah have been beyond excited to introduce you to Kristin, who will be portraying Jenny Fraser Murray in the upcoming second half of Outlander Season 7!.

Join us as we get to know Kristin by discussing her background in acting, her journey in the industry, and her passion for storytelling. Did you know that Kristin is an award winning audiobook narrator? She shares her experiences in different mediums, including stage, screen, and audio. Kristin also showcases her go-to party trick and expresses her appreciation for accents and culture.

Kristin talks about her audition process for the role of

Follow Kristin on Instagram here.