The Rake

MONARCH OF THE GLEN

The Rake stayed at The Glenelg Inn, Ross-shire With thanks to the team at Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Audi

Sam Heughan is Scotland’s most popular export in the 21st century. This is not exactly verifiable or quantifiable, but I must err on the side of hyperbole to keep sweet the millions of fans he has accumulated by starring as Jamie Fraser in . Trust me, I learned a few years ago. Seems he has done everything to earn it, and I do not wish to belittle those who love him, and love him they do. But what is refreshing is that you’re more likely to spot him in a rickety pub nursing a pint and telling stories rather than at the latest ‘hot’ metropolitan social hangout.

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