Explore Scotland's Rich History and Culture with Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Unique Adventure

Kindle Customer: Luved it

United States on Sep 04, 2023

Reasonable ReviewerReasonable Reviewer: This is a fun book for the Outlander fan.

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Two of the stars of Outlander, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish, are friends as well as colleagues, and they have entered into several commercial ventures including TV shows about Scotland, Whiskey distilleries, and others.

This is a journal of their activities told in their own voice. You get some personal insights into Sam and Graham.

If you are a fan of Outlander then you are the target demographic. The book is full of fun joking between the Stars, and it is also informative. You potentially learn a lot about Scotland's history and the highlands and clans in particular.

A few caveats, this is not a kid friendly book. That is not a criticism. I don't think that it was meant to be. I just would not get this for little Sally or Sammy.

There is also quite a bit of product placement for the Stars' commercial ventures. It did not bother me, but I was expecting it. Now, you are too.

United States on Jul 26, 2023

Marta: Very funny and informative

Brazil on Jul 19, 2023

Amazon Customer: This book is not only a history lesson but a laugh a minute. I would love to be a fly on the wall when these two are together. So much fun and very entertaining. I will definitely give this book as gifts also.

United States on Jul 14, 2023

EF: These kinds of books are usually WAY outside of my usual go-to genre....but I'm glad I made the exception! It's far from boring, very educational, descriptive, heart-warming, and down right hilarious at times! The motorcycle chapter towards the end had me laughing out loud every 10 seconds!! Thanks guys for bringing us with you on this journey!

United States on Jul 05, 2023

Silke Stuhlsatz: I never listened to a lesson of history with so much pleasure. It was great fun to following Sam Heughan and especially Graham McTavish through out some really entertaining parts of Scottish History. I laughed a lot but I actually think I also learned a lot about my favourite country. Please!!! More of that!!!

Germany on Apr 14, 2023

Elena: Hilarious and brilliant.

Germany on Feb 14, 2023

lalelu: Reading this book is like sitting in a pub, laughing at the jests of good friends. It certainly earned me some side glances due to my peculiar behaviour whilst sniggering behind my mask in public transport :D

Germany on Jan 27, 2023

Fernanda: Abosolutely loved this, such an easy read, makes you feel you are on a roadtrip with Sam & Graham!

Mexico on Jul 06, 2022

Jode Millman: There is something incredibly sexy about men in kilts, especially if they are Sam Heughan and Graham MacTavish. The cheeky cover of their new travelogue, “Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other” (Hodder & Stoughton) is enough to seduce readers to tag along on their hilarious cross-country romp. However, fans of the Starz Outlander series based upon Diana Gabaldon’s novels of the same name, will recognize these mates as James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser (Sam) and Jamie’s Uncle/War Chieftain Dougal MacKenzie (Graham) and will need no encouragement to join in the fun.
To write this review, I decided to take a two-prong approach. (Actually, three if you count the bottle of Heughan’s The Sassenach Scotch). Being that the authors were actors, ones whom I admire, I listened to the audiobook production of “Clanlands” while reading the book. Each platform offered a unique experience of “Clanlands”- the book contains maps, timelines, illustrations, and selected personal photographs, to assist in understanding the complicated Scottish history and demise of the Clan culture that began in the 12th Century. The audiobook is a delight...

United States on Nov 13, 2020