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WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Outlander: Blood of My Blood episode 7
Outlander: Blood of My Blood has recently introduced a new character, Rob Roy MacGregor, portrayed by Jamie Sives, reports the Daily Record.
The seventh episode featured an illicit gathering of Jacobites, with Dougal MacKenzie (played by Sam Retford) contributing clan funds to the cause following a stirring speech by Rob Roy MacGregor.
In another part of the episode, Julia Beauchamp (Hermione Corfield) baptised her son William Henry Beauchamp, sparking speculation about the infant.
Like its parent series Outlander, Blood of My Blood delves into Scottish history, exploring inter-clan conflicts and the overarching Jacobite cause, as well as the arduous and violent journey towards independence.
Many viewers of Outlander: Blood of My Blood are keen to learn more about Rob Roy MacGregor - here's a rundown on the character and the actor who plays him.
Who is Rob Roy MacGregor in Outlander?
Rob Roy MacGregor was a real-life historical figure, often referred to as the Scottish Robin Hood.
At the young age of 18, Rob Roy and his father joined the Jacobite forces and participated in the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689.
Much like his portrayal in the show, the actual Rob Roy was a cattle rustler and blackmailer. According to National Museums Scotland, Rob Roy operated a "lucrative protection racket".
He gained his outlaw status in 1712 when a transaction with the Duke of Montrose went wrong.
Rob Roy, the legendary Scottish outlaw, fought for the Jacobite cause in 1719 after James VIII made a bid for the throne with Spanish support, but their army was defeated and Rob Roy was left severely injured.
In 1722, he was arrested but managed to secure a pardon from George I five years later when he was due to be shipped off to Barbados as a prisoner.
Rob Roy passed away in 1734 at his home in Balquidder at the ripe age of 63.
His life and exaggerated exploits were immortalised in the 1817 novel Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott.
The plot of Outlander transports Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) 200 years back in time to 1743, meaning Rob Roy had been dead for nearly a decade before her arrival and therefore does not appear in the Outlander series.
However, Outlander: Blood of My Blood is set in 1714, during which Rob Roy was very much alive and active.
Given the historical context, he could potentially become a significant character in the series.
Who portrays Rob Roy MacGregor?
Scottish actor Jamie Sives takes on the role of the infamous outlaw in Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Sives attended Leith Academy alongside fellow actor Mark Bonnar, with the pair sharing the stage during their school days.
Since then, Bonnar and Sives have collaborated on several projects.
Sives made his acting debut in the 1999 feature film Spilt Second, but it was his title lead role in 2002's Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself that earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards.
The Edinburgh-born actor and producer boasts an impressive portfolio, with roles in popular series such as Shetland, Guilt, Game of Thrones where he portrayed Jory Cassel, Get Him to the Greek, Valhalla Rising and HBO's Chernobyl.
In recent times, he has been seen in Netflix's gritty detective drama Dept Q. , Crime, and the Nicola Walker-led crime series Annika.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood airs on Fridays on Starz in the USA and on Saturdays on MGM+ via Prime Video in the UK
Outlander season 8 will air on Starz and MGM+ via Prime Video in early 2026