First Scottish Outlander Comic Con is coming to Edinburgh


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Graham McTavish, who plays Dougal MacKenzie in the time-travelling historical drama, will play Master of Ceremonies at the Scotcon event.
Ticketholders at the weekend extravaganza will be able to witness traditional Scottish games, food, activities and a banquet with McTavish and other cast members.
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Hide AdThere will also be battle re-enactments, weaponry displays, Highland Dance competitions. Highland Games and a ‘Battle of the Clans musical skirmish’.


But tickets - which start at £30 for a one day pass - are no guarantee you will meet the stars. You will have to fork out an extra £120 for that honour,
Cast members Steven Walters, Grant O’Rourke, and Duncan Lacroix - the so-called ‘Lads of Leoch’in the Starz’ TV adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling books - have also confirmed their attendance.


The success of Outlander, which is set at the time of the 18th-century Jacobite Risings,has helped visitor numbers to Scottish castles, historic houses and other heritage sites since it began filming three years ago.
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Hide AdIt has also made a star of its leading man Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser in the series.
The event takes place at the The Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sunday September 4.
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