Outlander actor Sam Heughan reflects on his gruelling 100-mile trek through Scottish Highlands in a new memoir
The actor will share memories from his 100-mile trek through Scotland’s West Highland Way.
Sam Heughan is best known for playing Jamie Fraser in the popular TV show Outlander.
The 42-year-old, from Scotland, has announced that his memoir titled ‘Waypoint’ will be released on 25 October 2022.
This is not Sam’s first rodeo in the world of literature as he has penned two other books - ‘Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other’ and ‘The Clanlands Almanack: Seasonal Stories from Scotland’.
His new book will have a different twist to his previous tomes, as it is much more personal and dives into his memories.
The actor documents a 100 mile journey from his home all the way to Ben Nevis.
During the walk he reflects upon his career, personal life and his Scottish heritage.
Sam announced the book on Instagram back in March 2022.
He wrote: “Along the journey I reflect on stories from my life, with personal insight plus my hopes, dreams and plans for the future.
“I can’t wait to share this personal journey with you.”
Sam took to Instagram on 8 August to show off the cover of his new book.
In a video, he proudly held up the first copy of the memoir for his fans to see.
The book is illustrated with a photo of Sam sitting by a fire holding a glass of whisky in one hand and a notebook in the other.
It was taken at Loch Lomond which is one of the destinations explored within the book.
The book is being published by Voracious and is available for pre-order now.
Sam Heughan
Actor
Sam is best known for playing Jamie Frazer in the TV show Outlander from 2014 to present.
He has also starred in The Spy Who Dumped Me, Bloodshot and The Empty Train.
Sam is known for being passionate about Scotland and has released two books about his home country.
- Age: 42
- Born: 30 April 1980, in Balmaclellan
- Lives: £1million home near Glasgow
- Relationship: He has been dating model Monika Clarke since March 2022
- Wealth: He has a reported net worth of around £5million
Sam Heughan told InStyle magazine: “I think actors before social media were pretty elusive.
“I love to people watch. I don’t like standing out in the crowd…I love sitting in a cafe or bar and just watching people.”
Connections
Caitriona Balfe
The Irish actress plays the romantic lead opposite Sam in the TV show Outlander.
There have been six seasons of the show so far.
Caitriona is 42-years-old and from Dublin.
Graham McTavish
Graham plays Dougal MacKenzie in the TV show Outlander.
He has also co-written two books with Sam about Whisky and the Scottish outdoors.
Sophie Skelton
Sophie plays Brianna Fraser on Outlander - the daughter of Sam and Claire.
She is 28-years-old and originally from Woodford.
Monika Clarke
Sam and Monika were spotted together in March of 2022 - the pair were seen kissing in New York.
Monika is an Australian model who is 30-years-old.
MacKenzie Mauzy
Sam dated MacKenzie for two years between 2016 to 2018.
MacKenzie is an American actress who played Phoebe Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Amy Shiels
Sam dated Amy between 2018 and 2021.
Amy is an Irish actress who has appeared in Twin Peaks, Veronica Guerin and Slaughter.