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Outlander star Sam Heughan reveals worst thing about filming in Scotland

Outlander star Sam Heughan reveals worst thing about filming in Scotland <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Outlander star Sam Heughan reveals worst thing about filming in Scotland (Image: PA)

Outlander star Sam Heughan revealed the worst thing about filming the new season is the freezing night shoots in Scotland.

The actor, 42, who plays highland warrior Jamie Fraser in the Starz series, is currently on location in Scotland alongside filming for season seven of the hit show.

After a shortened sixth season, the cast and production crew are now working on a bumper season of the hit time-travel series – with 16 episodes, instead of the usual 12.

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Heughan told of lengthy night shoots in Scotland – at minus 12 degrees.

Speaking to El Pais, he said: “The worst thing about season seven is probably night shoots in Scotland during the winter.

“Some of our crew and cast are shooting right now, doing night shifts in Scotland.

“And it’s very cold. It’s -12 degrees.”

Heughan said Outlander’s longevity and success is largely down to the cast’s relationships.

He added: “We are a big family and we have been working together now for eight years – and it’s just made us so close.

“I don’t think you would be able to shoot this kind of show without having a very close relationship.”