Wow!! Big news about the New York Tartan Day Parade and Outlander star

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Just read about this today:

The National Tartan Day New York Committee is proud to announce that celebrated Scottish actor Graham McTavish, star of Starz Original Series "Outlander," will be the Grand Marshal of the 17th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade.

Joining him as Honorary Grand Marshal will be the Rt. Hon. Tricia Marwick, MSP, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.

"It is a singular honor to follow in the footsteps of previous Grand Marshals. I hope I can live up to the illustrious tradition established by my predecessors and bring pride to my family, clan and nation," Graham McTavish responded when accepting the role.

The Presiding Officer said: "Having taken part in previous Tartan Day parades and experienced first-hand the color, enthusiasm and buzz of the marchers and spectators, I am pleased and excited to represent the Scottish Parliament at the head of the Tartan Day Parade. New York's Tartan Week celebrations highlight the unique relationship between Scotland and North America."

The Tartan Week Committee would also like to thank our sponsors: STARZ, Belhaven, Barbour, CelticLife.ca, The Algonquin Hotel, Gray Line, Walkers Shortbread, The Scottish Government, Scotland Now, St. Andrews Restaurant & Pub, and Stout NYC.

Stay tuned for more details and announcements.