Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other

I listened to this on audio book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's read by the two authors themselves and that truly adds to the the charm and humour. Sam and Graham bounce off each other in a comical, but affectionate, way. Their friendship shines through.

There's plenty of insider information on filming Outlander, including the ordeal of dealing with 'superfans', plus interesting historical facts from Scotland.

If you're between Outlander books, this fills the gap in a very entertaining way.

As it is almost impossible to get access to the actual television series if you live in the Uk I hoped this audio book would be next best thing. It's fun, enlightening (very much so in its historic facts) and allows you to share in the delightful and genuine friendship between Sam and Graham on their trip through the Scottish Highlands. If you enjoy history, folklore, food and drink, good natured rivalry and some very strange accents, this book delivers it all. You will wish that you could have joined them in the camper van in Scotland, but close your eyes and listen to this book, you will still want to see the tv series but this really is the next best thing.

This book is utterly amusing. Both for the two men’s grunts and their bromance, but more like uncle and nephew, with the mischievous nephew trying to get his uncle to perform impossible tasks.

Getting some historical lessons of Scotland is another gem in the togetherness that only TV can put them in that spot to learn, experience and write. I love the history. There are so many things I begin to appreciate about the country. Now, I want to go to Scotland, again!

This is a fun ride with the two, especially with whiskey in the morning and again n the evening. Slainte!

I will buy anything related to Outlander and this is a profound book, along the lines of the Ewan McGregor/Charlie Boorman, Billy Connolly or Bill Bryson books.

But at the heart of this is the great friendship between Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish. The endless teasing and snide remarks will have you laughing within the first couple of pages and there was a point where I was laughing so hard, that I was crying. They just take the absolute pee out of each other constantly and other members of the Outlander cast as well. (Duncan Lacroix - Murtagh - being described as Outlander’s answer to Oliver Reed was genius.)

This book takes you through different parts of Scotland, via different modes of transport (not all of them Lady McTavish ended up in). Some places I was aware of (they walk on Culloden towards the end of the book) but others I wasn’t, and have definitely made me curious about some of the places they visited. They discuss various clan fights and many famous figures who also ended up between the pages of Outlander and on screen too. There are lots of anecdotes about Outlander itself and many more about each star’s acting career up until this, while not feeling too biographical. It does feel like they try to outdo themselves with name dropping quite frequently (Sylvester Stallone, Brian Blessed, Vin Diesel, Peter Jackson etc) but this may have been the camaraderie between the two.

But at the heart of this book, some of which was written during the lockdown/COVID situation that we are currently in the midst of, is a real reflection of their lives. Whether it’s being forced to slow down and not have multiple projects on the go at once, or spending more time with family/friends/children or drinking more, you feel that the two actors, like many others, will come out the other side of this changed.

A really excellent book, that has made me want to see more of my home country once all this craziness is over.

I’ve never watched Outlander, so I don’t really know Sam and Graham in that context. I brought the book because lately I’ve found a real love for Scotland and it’s beautiful landscape and I was interested in their thoughts on their homeland. Graham likes a historical fact and a battle while Sam seems like a dare devil who’s inner child loves to antagonise Graham. They also paint quite the picture of key players such as Duncan Lacroix (raised eyebrow, whilst laughing).

As many have already written it is very funny, full of anecdotal stories and their friendship and personalities shines though. They seem like a lot of fun and genuinely nice.

I've never laughed so much with a book before. To get the full beauty of the book you should get the audible version to go with it. With Sam and Graham reading it while you follow in the book, you are taken along on this wonderful journey through Scotland. Good on you lads.

A real must for Outlander fans. Graham's dry humour coupled with Sam's mad capers make this a joy to read. Not only made me smile but laugh out loud. No mean feat at this time of second coronavirus lock down. Not to be overlooked are the eccentric and sometimes mad individuals met along the way. Mustn't forget the history either. Brilliant! Informative, funny, poignant. Well done both.

This is an excellent read for anyone with a passion or interest in Scotland and is also a great accompaniment to the STARZ series Men In Kilts. Definitely worth a read. Seeing the friendship between these two men is lovely, even if they do wind each other up. A lot.

Very interesting and informative

Rörig bok som borde ha redigerats rejält av förlaget. Jag förstår att de vill slå mynt av sitt kändisskap, men den här nivån är lägre än jag befarade. De dricker, är bakfulla och spelar varandra spratt som säkert är tänkta att vara roliga för läsaren. Däremellan berättar de om några klaner, men det blir så hoppigt att det inte ger mycket. Jag ångrar nu att jag även köpte uppföljaren.

Rápido, buen precio y buena calidad embalaje.

Finally mine :)

I really love this book, the way it's written and the writers.

I've fell all love for Scotland, life and adventures, i really appreciate how it feel like you live this trip with Sam and Graham and this is very rare for me (only a few books manage to intrigue me in this way). Thank you Sam and Graham, and thank you Diana Galbadon. i love you all.

Easy going and charming fellows lead us through a kombi road trip through part of the Highlands. Pleasantly charming and funny as well. Will need to order some more of Sam's books I see !!!!!