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Outlander celebrated with special Bafta Scotland award
Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Catriona Balfe (pictured) will receive the award, alongside two others
The team behind the historic-fantasy TV series Outlander are to be honoured by Bafta Scotland for their contributions to the industry.
Sam Heughan, who played Jacobite soldier Jamie Fraser, is one of four members of the show's production team who will get the Outstanding Contribution to Television award at a ceremony later this month.
Outlander ended in the summer after a 12-year run spanning eight seasons.
The awards body said Outlander has had an "undeniable" impact on Scotland's screen industry while also providing opportunities for local talent.
Throughout the show's run, more than 170 trainee roles were created through an initiative led by the production team.
Scotland's tourist agency has also heralded the impact of the "Outlander effect" for boosting the country's image on the world stage, with thousands of visitors now saying they have come to Scotland to see the landscapes seen in TV and film productions.
Sam Heughan and Catriona Balfe starring as Jamie and Claire Fraser in Outlander
Alongside Heughan and his co-star Catriona Balfe, who played his time-travelling love interest, two other executive producers will be given the special Bafta award.
Ronald D. Moore will receive it for his role in adapting the story from Diana Gabaldon's original novels into the TV format.