Outlander and Scotland: Touchstones and Signposts

by Willy Maley (Editor), Lisa Kelly (Editor), Gillebrìde MacMillan (Editor)

Outlander and Scotland, edited by Lisa Kelly, Gillebrìde MacMillan and Willy Maley, with a foreword by Diana Gabaldon, examines the far-reaching influence of the Outlander series on both Scottish culture and global perceptions of history. Born out of the first major international conference on the book and TV series, held at the University of Glasgow, this book presents a wide-ranging collection of interdisciplinary essays. Contributors from diverse fields – history, literature, anthropology, linguistics and even medical experts – investigate how Outlander has shaped the way we view Scotland’s 18th-century past. This volume is ideal for scholars, enthusiasts and fans of the Outlander series, offering fresh perspectives on its cultural significance. Bridging academia and fandom, it is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the intersection of historical fiction, television and Scottish heritage.

256 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 2025

About the author

William Timothy "Willy" Maley is a Scottish literary critic, editor, teacher and writer. He was Professor of Renaissance Studies at the University of Glasgow, and founder, with Philip Hobsbaum, of Glasgow's Creative Writing programme. He retired from the university in 2024. He is a Fellow of the English Association (FEA). He writes on early modern English literature from Spenser to Milton, and on modern Scottish and Irish writing.