Sam Heughan Graduation Speech - University of Stirling [OFFICIAL VIDEO w/ SUBTITLES]

Award-winning Scots actor Sam Heughan – best-known for playing the lead role in hit television show Outlander – has spoken of his delight after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Stirling.

The 39-year-old star – recognised for his outstanding contribution to acting and charitable endeavours – said he was “thrilled” by the accolade, as he celebrated alongside hundreds of graduating students in Stirling today (June 27).

Mr Heughan plays Jamie Fraser in Outlander – part of which was filmed on the Stirling campus, with locations including the Pathfoot Building, the link bridge and Hermitage Woods. He has won a number of best actor awards for his performances in the series, and received nominations for both a BAFTA and a Critic’s Choice Television Award.

Mr Heughan is an ardent supporter of the blood cancer charity, Bloodwise, and has established his own charitable foundation, My Peak Challenge.

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Since its founding in 1967, the University of Stirling has been helping its graduates, staff and students to shape the world.

On 18 September 1967, 164 undergraduate students and 31 postgraduates began their courses at the new Pathfoot Building. Since then we’ve grown to over 14,000 students from over 120 nationalities and we have over 88,000 alumni in 170 countries.

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[renata_]

Oh Sam, I wish people had laughed with your speech as much as I did! Such a shame they didn't appreciate your jokes. But you conducted yourself very well and gracefully! Congrats on your doctorate!! :)

[wikedwhich]

I am glad the lady at the back appreciated him...

[Lisa]

Kind, sincere, funny, smart and beautiful...congratulations Sam ♥️😍

[lucianflorescu]

An absolutely amazing speech... so different and personal...spotted with funny remarks ( (few people noticed and reacted)...An undeniable proof that he himself has elaborated it and delivered it to the audience with so much genuine emotion. Sam Heughan a humanist....a personality encompassing all the traits of an open minded, charitable, frank, genuine person dedicated to his profession and to the welfare of the others and nature.. Sterling University should be proud of having had him as a student.

[liliaabad]

Congratulations Sam Heughan. Though I only knew you in your movie series Outlander with Caitríona Balfe, I know you are a good man. May God bless you and Caitríona always.

[ivsni]

Congratulations sweet Sam, love you always. Outlander brought Scotland to life so much more.

[yvettealdrich]

Such a witty speech with heart! I just love hearing him being interviewed and showing his true open and sweet nature showing. He is a wonderful person with so much talent. Go Sam! You deserve every good thing!

[irisgomez]

Graduation ceremonies are usually so solemn...as an academic I know that it can be quite tedious sitting through the entire ceremony and trying not to look bored. In any case, I love the speech and it was so sincere and well phrased. Sam is such a class act .. if only those folks will lighten up...

[mbgeralds]

What a memorable graduation for them!
Sam’s such a witty doll!

[walawalaWallows]

These ppl must have been really tired or something.
This was so smart n funny.

[dezlc]

Sam, you’re the best! You’re so sweet! And nothing negative ever comes out of your mouth. Appreciate you!

[cynthiathompson]

You are such a great man. Best Wishes🎉🎉

[rhondabulmer]

I love the guy behind him. He could at least try to look more interested.

[smallstudiodesign]

“Tough room” they say in comedy. My God what a tough room indeed! Poor Sam!

[MB]

I just love that they put english subtitles xD

[nessybartolome]

Great job Sam.not just hot but intelligent and kind👍

[saadetcebi]

Tebrikler canım sen her şeye layıksın SAM HEUGHAN SEN BİZİM İDÖLÜMSÜNÜZ VE EN ÖNEMLİSİ İNSANSIN HERKEZE İNSAN DENMİYOR AMA SEN TAM İNSANSİN HER YÖNDEN TEBRİKLER.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[lunajune]

so funny! i especially liked the parts where he gets his tongue twisted around.
“ I wrote this last night” ~sam

[irene-Sh-]

La señora que está behind him si conoce el significado de ''sense of humor''

[kalisteau]

Damn tough boring sleepy crowd good job Sam 😘😍🤗