# Outlander celebrated with special Bafta Scotland award

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/outlander-celebrated-with-special-bafta-scotland-award/
- Published: 2026-11-02T12:03:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T14:06:39+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Entertainment (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckr5y9m6q4eyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Entertainment, UK, World

## Key points

- *Outlander*’s team will receive a special Bafta Scotland award.
- The series ran for 12 years across eight seasons.
- Production created more than 170 trainee roles in Scotland.

## Summary

The team behind *Outlander* will receive Bafta Scotland’s Outstanding Contribution to Television award, recognising the series’ impact on Scotland’s screen industry. The drama ended this summer after 12 years and eight seasons, and the awards body said it created opportunities for local talent while raising Scotland’s profile internationally.

Actors Sam Heughan and Catriona Balfe will share the honour with executive producers Ronald D. Moore and Matthew B. Roberts. More than 170 trainee roles were created during the production, and Scotland’s tourism agency has credited the series with encouraging visitors to see its filming locations. The ceremony will take place in Glasgow on 15 November; sequel series *Blood of My Blood* continues the story of Jamie and Claire’s parents.

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