Lorraine Kelly praised Sam Heughan for being an ambassador for Scotland through all of his projects.
The Dumfries-born actor is best known for his role as Jamie Fraser in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, but has authored books and created a documentary series about his love for his homeland too.
The 42-year-old actor joined forces with fellow Scot and Outlander co-star Graham McTavish for their Starz series Men In Kilts, where they travel throughout Scotland and explore it's history and culture.
The dynamic duo have teamed up again for a second series as they explore the Scottish connections to Graham's home country in New Zealand.
It's no surprise Lorraine thinks he is a great ambassador for Scotland as the actor joined the TV host on her ITV show today.
When discussing his Outlander character, Lorraine insists Jamie is 'lovely' before Sam quips: "He's not bad... For a ginger".
Lorraine adds: "It's actually put Scotland on the map as well, I mean internationally."
"Yes it has, I'm a huge lover of my home land as is yourself. Proud Scots," Sam continues.
"We are just showing the beauty of Scotland but also the creativity, the great crew, the great talent we've got in Scotland too."
Lorraine responds: "Oh absolutely, and you are a total ambassador for Scotland and I think you do a lot of public service clearly and because you did the Men In Kilts documentary."
Sam and Graham have also co-wrote two books together about their homeland, Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other released in 2020, and The Clanlands Almanac: Seasonal Stories from Scotland released in 2021.
Sam has been spotted in Scotland multiple recently as the cast and crew are currently filming Outlander Season 7.
Sam Heughan stars in Suspect with premieres on Channel 4 on Sunday night at 9pm.
Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV.
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