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Daily Record
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Inside the tragic life of Jamie Fraser's father Brian from Ellen MacKenzie romance to death
WARNING: This article contains major spoilers from Outlander and potential spoilers from Outlander: Blood of My Blood The much-anticipated prequel to Outlander, titled Blood of My Blood, is set to grace our screens later this year. This 10-part limited series will delve into the lives of the parents of Outlander's central star-crossed lovers Jamie (portrayed by Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe). Starz has already started dropping hints about the upcoming drama series, sharing photos of the two main couples Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater), and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield). As we approach the premiere of the drama, fans are eager to learn more about Jamie's father Brian, including his past, reports the Scottish Daily Express . Here's a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about Brian, from his love story with Ellen to his tragic demise. Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie's forbidden romance and its heartbreaking end Brian was the illegitimate child of Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat (Tony Curran) and Davina Porter, a maid at Castle Downie. Outlander: Blood of My Blood will depict Brian and Ellen falling head over heels for each other after a chance meeting during the Great Gathering in 1715, when the next MacKenzie Clan chieftain would be chosen. Despite their love being forbidden, the couple didn't let anything stand in their way, with Jamie previously shedding light on their secret love affair in Outlander. Despite her brothers' objections, a determined Ellen pursued her passionate romance with Brian. Ellen's brothers tried to arrange a marriage for her to ease clan tensions, but she offended her prospective husband and ran away with Brian. She eventually became pregnant with their child, and she and Brian hid until her pregnancy was visible, leaving her brothers with no choice but to let her marry him. They tied the knot just a week before the birth of their first son, William, at Lallybroch. The couple went on to have three more children: Jamie, Jenny (Laura Donnelly), and Robert. However, the love story of Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie ended tragically. Despite settling down at Lallybroch after overcoming their enemies, the family was struck by tragedy. In 1727, William contracted smallpox and died at the age of 11. Brian also lost Ellen and his son Robert when they both died during childbirth. Jenny and Jamie tried to hold the family together as they all grappled with their shared loss. Brian Fraser's life took a turn for the worse when Captain 'Black Jack' Randall (Tobias Menzies) arrived at Lallybroch one day while he was attending a funeral. The Redcoat and his men ransacked the estate, with Black Jack attempting to rape Jenny, but failing. Jamie tried to protect Jenny and was arrested and taken to Fort William, where he was flogged. As shown in Outlander, Black Jack administered a second, more brutal whipping shortly after the first, which Brian sadly witnessed. The flogging was excessively cruel, with Black Jack attempting to bind himself to Jamie through this extreme act of violence. During the whipping, Brian believed his son had died, causing him to faint from shock. He was taken home, but the thought of losing a third child proved too much for him. Tragically, Brian passed away a few days later. Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on Starz on August 8 and on Prime Video via MGM+ on August 9 Outlander season 7 is available to buy now on Digital and is streaming on MGM+ via Prime Video now
Cision Canada
25-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
'Great Gatherings' showcases the Best of Greek Wine & Cheese in Toronto
Press Event Highlights Europe's Finest Wine & Cheese to Canadian Media and Professionals TORONTO, April 25, 2025 /CNW/ - The 'Great Gathering's campaign is a three-year initiative aimed at increasing awareness and appreciation of European wine and cheese products among Canadian professionals and consumers. The Association of Leading Greek Producer Organizations of Top-Quality Wine and Cheese—comprising the Milk Producers Organization of the Agricultural Livestock Cooperative of Mesotopos Lesvos and the Producers' Organization of PGI Corinthia Wine, Organosi Paragogon Ampelooinikon Agiou Vasileiou IKE (PGVSV PC)—will host a press and industry event in Toronto, Canada, on April 29th, 2025, as part of the European Union co-funded campaign Great Gatherings. Mr. Dionysios Protopapas, Greece's Senior Trade Commissioner in Toronto, will speak about the growing demand in Canada for high-quality European agri-food products and the importance of strengthening trade and cultural ties through initiatives like Great Gatherings. Mr. Dimitrios Manolakis, representing PGVSV PC, will also address attendees, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous production processes that underpin the organization's approach to winemaking. Featured products will include Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Feta Cheese and Ladotyri Mytilinis, paired with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Corinthia wine. The tasting experience will highlight the remarkable harmony between these traditional Greek offerings and the high standards of European agricultural production. For more information about the campaign and upcoming events, visit Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
