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Sky News AU
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Bad weather': Outlander star Sam Heughan stunned by Aussie winter during Bondi Beach stroll
Scottish actor Sam Heughan has been left gobsmacked by Australia's version of winter, filming himself enjoying the sunshine on Sydney's Bondi Beach and joking about the "freezing" conditions. The 45-year-old actor, best known for playing Jamie Fraser in the historical drama Outlander, is currently in Australia for the Supanova Comic Con & Gaming expo, which kicks off in Sydney this weekend. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Heughan shared a video strolling along Bondi's boardwalk beneath clear skies, the waves rolling behind him. Despite temperatures dipping to a brisk six degrees and peaking at 18, the Scotsman appeared unfazed, especially compared to the icy winters back home. "Winter. Winter in Australia," Heughan said in disbelief, dressed in a button-up shirt and sunglasses. "In Scotland, we have snow in winter. It's dark. Ice. The only ice here is apparently an iceberg, but it's a swimming pool." Back in Balmaclellan, Scotland, Heughan's hometown, temperatures were ironically milder, reaching a top of 22 degrees despite it being summer. As he struggled playfully to button his shirt, the actor quipped, "I'm trying to do up my shirt because it's that cold," before teasing his next stop: Perth. "I've heard it's a very long way away, and I hope it's just as cold and miserable, because I hate winter," he joked. In the caption, Heughan wrote: "Can't wait for more of this 'bad' weather…" Fans and friends quickly flooded the comments with banter, including his Outlander co-star Caitríona Balfe, who joked, "Looks like you're having a s**t time. So sorry buddy." One fan added: "The only ice is in our drinks!! Enjoy Sydney," while another wrote: "Looks terrible, all that beautiful beachfront and the freezing temps requiring an actual shirt!" Heughan is among a star-studded Supanova line-up that includes Evangeline Lilly, Billy Zane, Robert Taylor, and local favourite Lincoln Lewis. The event will hit the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre next weekend.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why Outlander star Sam Heughan was left deeply confused by Australia's winter weather amid visit Down Under
Sam Heughan has shared his astonishment at being met with sunny weather in Australia. The Scottish actor, who is Down Under for the the Supanova Comic Con & Gaming expo, filmed an Instagram Reel on Thursday as he strolled along Sydney 's famous Bondi Beach. The 45-year-old noted the clear skies and lack of snow or ice, with Sydney's winter weather reaching a mild peak of 16 degrees Celsius the day the video was filmed. 'Winter. Winter in Australia,' Sam marvelled as he strolled along the boardwalk beside the ocean. 'In Scotland, we have snow in winter. It's dark. Ice. The only ice here is apparently an iceberg, but it's a swimming pool' he added, referring to the Bondi Icebergs pool. 'Trying to do up my shirt because it's that cold,' he joked, gesturing at the sun. Sam may have gotten more of what he expected later in the night, when temperatures dropped to seven degrees Celsius once the sun went down. Last year, Sam signed up to the celebrity dating app Raya in a bid to find love, MailOnline revealed. Despite being known for his role as the dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser in Outlander, the actor is yet to find his dream partner. Sam, who was last seen enjoying a romance with Australian model Monika Clarke in 2022, decorated his Raya profile with a slew of hunky snaps, and lists his main location as the UK. MailOnline contacted a representative for Sam Heughan for comment. Raya is a private membership community that started out as a dating app, but has since become a platform for networking and social discovery. It was launched in 2015, and can be used on iPhones and iPads for $9.99 a month. A select few are chosen to be part of the 'elite community', with the waiting list to join the app said to be in the 'thousands' and 'not even 10 per cent of those who apply get in'. Other names thought to have signed up include F1 star Lewis Hamilton, actor James Norton and footballer Jude Bellingham. Sam was previously spotted kissing model Monika two years ago, and he was also romantically linked to Twin Peaks actress Amy Shiels in 2018. Before that he was romantically linked to Into The Woods actress MacKenzie Mauzy in 2017 before they split quietly the next year, and also previously dated Cody Kennedy and Abbie Salt as well. In May 2023, Sam shared rare insight into his love life by admitting he's still looking for 'The One.' He told People: 'I've done all of the gift-giving and turning up when least expected, but, so far, I'm still looking.' He has starred on Starz series Outlander throughout its run, with the second half of its seventh season set to premiere in November 2024. Outlander is a historical drama television series based on the ongoing novel series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. It is centered around an English combat nurse named Claire Randall (Catriona Balfe) from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. Sam also starred opposite Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson in the steamy Channel 4 drama The Couple Next Door. The series saw Evie and her husband Pete (Alfred Enoch) moving into an upscale neighbourhood, where they met next door neighbours cop Danny (Sam) and his wife, glamorous yoga instructor Becka (Jessica De Gouw). As time goes on, these two couples get increasingly close to each other and one fateful night, become sexually entangled in a way that will change their lives forever. During filming, Eleanor and Sam worked with intimacy coordinator Vanessa Coffey. Prior to filming, the pair also knew each other through their mutual friend Caitríona Balfe, who plays Jamie's wife, Claire, in Outlander. Eleanor previously told The Radio Times: 'Sam is now one of my best friends. Every day was a joy and creating Danny and Evie's complicated and dangerous relationship was a lot of fun.
Edinburgh Live
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Outlander star Sam Heughan to host 'cocktail masterclass' at Edinburgh festival
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Outlander's Sam Heughan is set to host a cocktail class in Edinburgh this summer. The event will take place at the Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) to promote his new cocktail recipe book. The beloved actor, who is famed for his role as Jamie Fraser in the hit show, is also soon to make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Macbeth, reports The Record. The 45-year-old is set to discuss the significance of cocktails and his journey to stardom in the Capital in August. He will also show fans and cocktail lovers how to create some of his personal favourites drinks in an event linked to his book, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, which is to due to be published in September. He reposted the news of his appearance at the festival to his Instagram stories where he boasts 4M loyal followers. One excited fan responded with three clapping emojis as they expressed their joy over the news. Someone else exclaimed: "Yes! Bravo Sam! Slainte!", alongside a mix of love heart and beer emojis. A fourth penned: "Awesome!", accompanied by a heart eyes emoji. Sam is expected to be making his appearance to host the cocktail class 'Sam Heughan: On The Rocks' in the Capital on August 23. The event will last for one hour from 6.15pm until 7.15pm on the second last day of the festival, which will run from Saturday August 9 until Sunday August 24. The website details what fans can expect on the day: "Outlander actor, founder of Sassenach Spirits, and local lad Sam Heughan launches his new book, The Cocktail Diaries. "Journey around the world with Heughan as he shares his favourite cocktails, the stories behind them, and the memories they made. Join us for a truly spirited and intimate evening (and there might even be a wee tipple). Sláinte!" Fans can snatch up tickets for Sam's cocktail class when they go on sale later this month on June 21 at 10am. Other actors who are set to appear at the EIBF include Brian Cox, Viggo Mortensen and Vanessa Redgrave. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. The Edinburgh festival will see an element of performance alongside a more traditional schedule of events, with Olivier Award-winning Harriet Walter delivering an overdue voice to the women of Shakespeare, and a cast including Ms Redgrave and Mr Mortensen conveying 'powerful messages of protest from around the world' in The People Speak. According to publisher Penguin, Heughan's book, The Cocktail Diaries includes chapters on the Outlander star's top ten all-time favourite cocktails. The book will also feature a final section titled Made by Friends, featuring recipes created by international bartenders for the actor. Heughan, who originally hails from Kirkcudbright, moved to Edinburgh with his family when he was 12-years-old before going on to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. The full Edinburgh International Book Festival programme is available to see here.
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander's Sam Heughan to host cocktail class at Edinburgh's International Book Festival
Outlander star Sam Heughan is set to host a cocktail masterclass in the capital this August to promote his new cocktail recipe book and fans will be able to snatch up tickets for the event very soon. Outlander's Sam Heughan is set to host a cocktail class at the Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) later this summer to promote his new cocktail recipe book. The beloved Scots actor, who is famed for his role as Jamie Fraser in the Starz show, is also soon to make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Macbeth. As a man of many talents, the 45-year-old is set to discuss the significance of cocktails in his journey to stardom in the Capital in August. He will also show fans and cocktail lovers how to create some of his personal favourites drinks in an event linked to his book, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, which is to due to be published in September. Sam reposted the news of his appearance at the festival to his Instagram stories where he boasts 4M loyal followers. The post, which was uploaded by the Scotsman, quickly garnered fans attention as one excited Outlander fan commented: "WHEN?!" Another user called @german,outlander simply responded with three clapping emojis as they expressed their joy over the news. Someone else exclaimed: "Yes! Bravo Sam! Slainte!", alongside a mix of love heart and beer emojis. A fourth penned: "Awesome!", accompanied by a heart eyes emoji. Sam is expected to be making his appearance to host the cocktail class 'Sam Heughan: On The Rocks' in the Capital on August 23. The event will last for one hour from 18:15 until 19:15 on the second last day of the festival, which will run from Saturday August 9 until Sunday August 24. The website details what fans can expect on the day: "Outlander actor, founder of Sassenach Spirits, and local lad Sam Heughan launches his new book, The Cocktail Diaries. "Journey around the world with Heughan as he shares his favourite cocktails, the stories behind them, and the memories they made. Join us for a truly spirited and intimate evening (and there might even be a wee tipple). Sláinte!" Fans can snatch up tickets for Sam's cocktail class when they go on sale later this month on June 21 at 10am. Other actors who are set to appear at the EIBF, which announced its full programme today, include Brian Cox, Viggo Mortensen and Vanessa Redgrave. The Edinburgh festival will see an element of performance alongside a more traditional schedule of events, with Olivier Award-winning Harriet Walter delivering an overdue voice to the women of Shakespeare, and a cast including Ms Redgrave and Mr Mortensen conveying 'powerful messages of protest from around the world' in The People Speak. According to publisher Penguin, Heughan's book, The Cocktail Diaries includes chapters on the Outlander star's top ten all-time favourite cocktails. The book will also feature a final section titled Made by Friends, featuring recipes created by international bartenders for the actor. Heughan, who originally hails from Kirkcudbright, moved to Edinburgh with his family when he was 12-years-old before going on to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow.
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Actor Sam Heughan to give cocktail masterclass at Edinburgh International Book Festival
Sam Heughan - the star of Outlander - is among celebrities from the world of film and TV who will feature at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Outlander star Sam Heughan is to host a cocktail class at the Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) to promote his new publication of cocktail recipes. The Scottish actor, who is soon to make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Macbeth, is to discuss the significance of cocktails in his journey to stardom. He will also demonstrate the creation of some of his favourite drinks in an event linked to his book, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, which is to be published in September. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Other actors are also to appear at the EIBF, which announced its full programme today, including Brian Cox, Viggo Mortensen and Vanessa Redgrave. Outlander, starring Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe The festival will see an element of performance alongside a more traditional programme of events, with Olivier Award-winning Harriet Walter giving an overdue voice to the women of Shakespeare, and a cast including Ms Redgrave and Mr Mortensen performing 'powerful messages of protest from around the world' in The People Speak. According to publisher Penguin, The Cocktail Diaries includes chapters on Mr Heughan's top ten all-time favourite cocktails. The book also has a final section, Made by Friends, featuring recipes created by international bartenders for the actor. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Heughan was born in Kirkcudbright and moved to Edinburgh with his family at the age of 12 before studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. For the second year, the book festival will also present its flagship industry event, Global Ink: Discover the Power of International Collaboration, uniting publishing professionals from around the world for discussion.
