The Outlander cast recently congregated to celebrate the nuptials of Richard Rankin and Sammie Russell, according to the Daily Record. The luxurious ceremony reportedly took place in South Queensferry, with Scottish actor Richard, known for his role as Roger MacKenzie, Claire (portrayed by Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser's (Sam Heughan) son-in-law in the popular Starz series, inviting a host of his co-stars to the grand event at Hopetoun House.

Hopetoun House has been featured in Outlander seasons one, two and three, serving as the backdrop for scenes set in Paris, the Duke of Sandringham's residence, and Helwater. Among the attendees at the couple's wedding were Balfe and Heughan, along with Lauren Lyle (Marsali MacKimmie Fraser), John Bell (Young Ian), Joey Phillips (Denzell Hunter), Izzy Meikle-Small (Rachel Hunter), Caitlin O'Ryan (Lizzie Wemyss), Paul Gorman (Josiah and Kezzie Beardsley), and Blood of My Blood actor Jamie Roy.

Roy is set to play Jamie's father, Brian Fraser, in the upcoming Outlander prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood. The official trailer for the show, which is due to premiere on 8 August, was released earlier this week.

The cast members were spotted posing for a group photo with the groom, Rankin.

Rankin and Russell, who have maintained their relationship out of the public eye, seem to have been together for a while, having made red carpet appearances together since at least 2023.

The Roger MacKenzie actor cut a striking figure in his wedding attire, sporting a kilt with tartan elegantly draped across one shoulder.

Russell, meanwhile, was breathtaking in her flowing white lace wedding gown, complete with a fitted bodice and sweeping train, complemented by a graceful veil.

For the evening festivities, she changed into a sleek satin halter-neck number paired with pointed white heels adorned with delicate lace details.

While numerous cast members attended the celebration, it seems Richard's on-screen spouse, Brianna MacKenzie, portrayed by Sophie Skelton, was absent from the proceedings - though she may have simply been missing from the group photographs.

Her absence would be perfectly reasonable, given her current commitment to filming the follow-up to I Can Only Imagine alongside This Is Us actor Milo Ventimiglia and other stars.

An Outlander devotee, posting under the Instagram username @outlanderobsessed, delighted followers by sharing wonderful photographs and footage from Richard and Sammie's big day.

The post declared: "Richard Rankin is officially hitched. Looks like the wedding took place at Hopetoun House, where many scenes from Outlander were filmed. Congrats to Richard and Sammi [sic]."

Among the collection of images was an enchanting shot capturing the happy couple revelling in a spectacular fireworks exhibition at their chosen venue, with Richard tenderly holding his new wife. Another photograph showcased fellow Outlander star Heughan, donning authentic Highland dress, as he posed proudly in a emerald tartan kilt, paired with a charcoal three-piece waistcoat and jacket, finished with golden yellow socks and a coordinating bow tie.

The 45 year old leading man and founder of Sassenach Spirits was snapped brandishing a dram of whisky. The post also included footage showing the cast merrily dancing in celebration.

Admirers quickly flooded the comments section, with one declaring: "Well, they all kept that quiet! Huge congratulations to Richard and Sammi. Great to see so many of the OL family celebrating together [sic]."

Another gushed: "How absolutely wonderful! ! How lucky to be married to that hunky guy."

A third devotee remarked: "I swear, Sam Heughan cannot take a bad photo. He always looks so charming and handsome."

Skelton's absence, who portrays Brianna, prompted questions amongst supporters, with one enquiring: "Was the actress who plays Brianna there? Can't see her."

Rankin's nuptials follow shortly after the BBC announced his return as the titular detective in his acclaimed crime drama Rebus.

Rebus marks Rankin's first significant role beyond Outlander, with the BBC revealing: "Series two will explore the links between violent criminals involved in the drug trade in Edinburgh and the professional bourgeois world of law and finance, where police sometimes fear to tread."

Outlander enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the eighth and final series, projected to be out in late 2025 or early 2026, though an official date is yet to be announced.

In the meantime, it's comforting to know that the cast, who have wrapped up filming, remain tight-knit as they anticipate the Outlander finale.

The prequel series to Outlander, Blood of My Blood, is already stirring excitement with daily updates for viewers.

Most recently, it was confirmed that Claire's parents Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) and Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) would indeed be time-travelling and even meeting Jamie's parents Brian and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater).

Furthermore, Blood of My Blood received an early renewal for season two, despite initial thoughts that the show would be a limited series drama, with production already kicking off.

Outlander season 7 is streaming on MGM+ via Prime Video now

Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on Starz on August 8 and on Prime Video via MGM+ on August 9