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*THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* With a foreword by Diana Gabaldon. Two men. One country. And a lot of whisky. As stars of Outlander, Sam and Graham eat, sleep and breathe the Highlands on this epic road trip around their homeland. They discover that the real thing is even greater than fiction. Clanlands is the story of their journey. Armed with their trusty campervan and a sturdy friendship, these two Scotsmen are on the adventure of a lifetime to explore the majesty of Scotland. A wild ride by boat, kayak, bicycle and motorbike, they travel from coast to loch and peak to valley and delve into Scotland''s history and culture, from timeless poetry to bloody warfare. With near-death experiences, many weeks in a confined space together, and a cast of unforgettable characters, Graham and Sam''s friendship matures like a fine Scotch. They reflect on their acting careers in film and theatre, find a new awestruck respect for their native country and, as with any good road trip, they even find themselves. Hold onto your kilts... this is Scotland as you''ve never seen it before.

WITH A FOREWORD BY SIR PETER JACKSON Buckle up, grab a dram, and get ready for another unforgettable wild ride. They''re back! Stars of Outlander, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are no strangers to the rugged beauty of Scotland. But this time they''re setting their sights on a new horizon: New Zealand. Join our intrepid Scotsmen on their latest epic adventure across The Land of the Long White Cloud in this thrilling follow-up to Clanlands. Setting out to explore a country that Graham calls home, and that Sam has longed to visit, these sturdy friends immerse themselves in all that New Zealand has to offer: stunning landscapes, rich history, world-class food and drink, and - much to Graham''s mounting anxiety and Sam''s deep satisfaction - famously adrenaline-fuelled activities! As ever there''s not nearly enough space in their trusty camper van and with plenty of good-natured competition and tormenting to go around, Sam and Graham''s friendship is put to the test once again. Along the way we learn about the length and breadth of this jewel of the Southern Seas, exploring the fascinating story of its people while testing the very limits of Graham''s sanity. Like the very best buddy movie sequel, this latest instalment is full of unforgettable experiences and loveable characters and promises to be an even more memorable ride with two of the most entertaining travel companions around. So, say goodbye to your inhibitions and kia ora to New Zealand like you''ve never seen it before.

A seasonal meander through the wilds of Scotland. ''If Clanlands was a gentle road trip through Scotland, this almanac is a top down, pedal to the metal up and down odyssey through the many byways of a Scottish year. An invitation to anyone who picks up the book to join us on a crazy camper van exploration over 12 glorious, whisky fuelled months. Mountains, battles, famous (and infamous) Scots, the alarming competitiveness of Men in Kilts, clans, feuds, flora, fauna, with a healthy sprinkling of embarrassing personal reminiscences thrown in. Much is explored, all is shared. It is a camper van cornucopia of all things Alba''. From First Footing to Samhain, Fringe Festival follies to whisky lore, Sam & Graham guide readers through a year of Scottish legends, traditions, historical and contemporary events, sharing personal stories and tips as only these two chalk-and-cheese friends can. As entertaining as it is practical, The Clanlands Almanac is a light-hearted education in Scottish history and culture, told through the eyes of two passionate Scotsmen. The perfect escapist guide, The Clanlands Almanac is intended as a starting point for your own Scottish discoveries.

Zwei Stars auf Abenteuerfahrt In der Fortsetzung des Bestsellers Clanlands nehmen uns die Outlander-Stars Sam Heughan und Graham McTavish mit auf ihre abenteuerliche Reise durch Neuseeland. Ein Land, das Graham seine Heimat nennt und das Sam schon lange besuchen wollte, seit er erfahren hat, dass es im 19. Jahrhundert ein beliebtes Ziel für schottische Einwanderer war. Lustig und aufregend beschreibt das "eigenwillige" Paar den schottischen Einfluss auf Neuseeland, lernt die reiche Kultur kennen, erkundet die wunderschönen Landschaften Mittelerdes und stürzt sich in die wildesten Abenteuer, die es hier zu erleben gibt. All dies wird (natürlich!) von einer gesunden Portion Sam begleitet, der seinen treuen Reisebegleiter Graham quält. Clanlands in Neuseeland präsentiert das beliebte Urlaubsziel in all seinen Facetten und nimmt uns mit auf einen wilden Ritt Down Under.

Abróchate el cinturón, ponte una copita y prepárate para otra aventura inolvidable Las estrellas de Outlander, Sam Heughan y Graham McTavish, tienen un nuevo horizonte: Nueva Zelanda. Tierra de clanes en Nueva Zelanda es el relato de la epopeya de estos dos amigos escoceses en un país que Graham considera su hogar y que Sam siempre había querido visitar. De su mano conoceremos esta joya de los mares del Sur de punta a punta, exploraremos la fascinante historia de sus gentes y seremos testigos de cómo Sam pone a prueba los límites de la cordura de Graham. Disfruta de esta aventura en Nueva Zelanda llena de experiencias inolvidables y encantadores personajes con las estrellas de Outlander. Decidle adiós a vuestras preocupaciones y kia ora a la maravillosa Nueva Zelanda.

Outlander-acteurs Sam Heughan en Graham McTavish nemen de lezers in Twee Schotten en heel veel whisky– Clanlands: Schotland door het jaar heen opnieuw mee op reis en maken een rondgang door de ''wildernis'' van Schotland. Waar Clanlands een rustige roadtrip door Schotland was, is Twee Schotten en heel veel whisky een razendsnelle rondgang door een Schots jaar. Bergen, veldslagen, beroemde (en beruchte) Schotten, clans, vetes, kastelen, whisky, flora, fauna: dit alles gaat vergezeld met een gezonde hoeveelheid gênante persoonlijke herinneringen. Van First Footing tot Samhain, van Edinburgh Fringe-dwaasheden tot whiskykennis: Sam en Graham laten de lezer kennismaken met Schotse legendes, tradities en historische en hedendaagse gebeurtenissen, en ze delen persoonlijke verhalen en tips zoals alleen deze twee vrienden dat kunnen. Twee Schotten en heel veel whisky – Clanlands: Schotland door het jaar heen is een vermakelijke en praktische inleiding in de Schotse geschiedenis en cultuur, verteld door de twee gepassioneerde Schotten Sam Heughan en Graham McTavish. Met deze gids kun je je eigen Schotse avonturen aangaan.