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Outlander Scottish Press Day roundup – Hint Sam speaks in English to BBC Radio

I don’t often post the general Outlander TV series related news but I figured today would be a good exception since most of the articles are calling out the attention paid to Gàidhlig language and culture in the production. I’m also including a link to the BBC Radio Nan Gàidheal program Aithris Na Maidne.

The Scotsman

The first article released yesterday was from The Scotsman. It’s a bit filled with hyperbole for my taste. The author makes it sound a bit like 2000 Outlander fans have been storming Doune Castle. Àdhamh isn’t credited as the Gaelic coach in this article but they did talk to Sam a bit about it and he highlights the Gàidhlig being an important part of the story. I am a bit worried now about exactly how bad Jamie’s scars are going to look after this quote from Sam:

Heughan, who admitted he has had to die his hair red for the part, said: “It feels like I get beaten up in every show. I do have hundreds of scars in the show. My whole back is covered in them. It looks really gruesome. We did a shoot last week when there was a crowd of extras there and people were almost passing out when they saw them. They look amazing.”

You can read the entire The Scotsman article here.

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Is Àdhamh trying to give Matt Roberts some competition for #POTD?

Not only do we get a lovely picture to start the day, we also get to add a new word to our Gàidhlig vocabulary.

He also responded to disbelievers who thought it looked a bit fliuch (wet) and fuar (cold):

I don’t know how it is where you are today, but here …Tha i glè brèagha an-diugh! (It is a very fine day today!)

How to Speak Outlander Lesson 5: Dougal and Colum

STARZ released a new How to Speak Outlander lesson today featuring Àdhamh, Graham McTavish and Gary Lewis. I’m happy to see that Àdhamh’s parts keep getting larger! Along those lines, there was a move afoot on Twitter today to try and get Àdhamh a cameo in Outlander. Can’t wait to see the results.

Scots Music recommendation for March 3, 2014 – CAPERCAILLIE Islay Ranters Reels 1992

I felt that today I needed something to break me out of my post “up way too late watching the Oscars” fog this morning, so I’ve gone with a purely instrumental number by Capercaillie, a well-known Scottish folk band. Personally, I think if you can sit still and not tap at least a toe while listening to this number, you’re not really awake yet at all and you should head directly to the nearest Starbucks for more coffee. I hope you enjoy!

CAPERCAILLIE Islay Ranters Reels 1992

Thanks to Àdhamh for the suggestion and all the hard work he’s been doing on behalf of all us Outlanders!

Finally! Compiled GreatScotBlog Gàidhlig words and phrases document available

I finally had some time this weekend to put some organization around all the Gàidhlig words, phrases and tidbits I’ve collected from Àdhamh over the last month or so.  I’ve compiled them into the below document.

Outlandish Gàidhlig Glossary

I’ve organized the PDF document into the following categories:

  • Courtesy
  • Endearments
  • Useful Phrases
  • Curses
  • Colors
  • Weather
  • Holiday/Birthday
  • Misc
  • Helpful Tips
  • Language Origins/Commonality

I sincerely hope that this makes the information on the blog more easily referenced! Let me know what you guys think!

Taing mhòr to Àdhamh as always for graciously supplying both the information and the permission to repost on the blog!