Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe has revealed one scene from the show which she believes to be the ‘most romantic’ moment of the entire Starz series – and of course it’s with her on-screen lover Jamie Fraser.
The 45-year-old, who plays Clare Fraser, alongside Sam Heughan as her husband Jamie Fraser in the Scots show, has fondly recalled a touching moment from the end of season two which she says has a ‘certain magic’ to it.
In a clip of Caitriona and Sam that was uploaded to the show’s official Instagram account in honour of Valentine’s Day, the Irish actress recounted one scene shot in an iconic Scottish location that aired back in 2016.
She says: “One of the most romantic moments, even though it was also a very sad moment, I think was the little dance to the stones at the end of season two.
Sam, who is sitting beside her, agrees: “Aww season two. The end, yeah. Saying goodbye – wow I think you’re right. That was such a beautiful moment wasn’t it? And it was so magical being there.”
Caitriona replies: “I mean that location has a certain magic right? It’s at the foot of Schiehallion. And we put the stones in there and there was a dusting of snow in the morning.”
Sam replies: “It was such a beautiful moment and we almost sort of choreographed this dance like a waltz almost as Claire goes towards the stones. They are very romantic aren’t they? And Jamie certainly likes to tell Claire of how romantic he is.”
The scene the famous pair are referring to is when Jamie forces Claire to go back through the stones to the future while pregnant with his daughter Brianna.
Jamie makes Claire promise to return to her first husband Frank in order to ensure her and the baby;s safety while he goes off to fight with the Jacobite army at the Battle of Culloden.
Long time fans of the show have reminisced on that exact scene that ‘destroyed’ them. One wrote: “I was too busy sobbing to find it romantic. That scene still wrecks me.”
Another echoed: “The scene when Jamie sent Claire through the stones absolutely destroyed me. To this day, when I rewatch, I have to skip over that part.”
A third agreed: “Oh my goodness. Heart wrecking moments.”
Outlander season 8 is now set to air and will be the final season of the Starz show which first aired back in 2014.
Filming for the final season wrapped in September 2024 but an official release date has not been announced, although its expected that the show will debut in late 2025.