*AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 'As the title suggests Waypoints is
a rewarding mix of markers both personal as he reflects on his life and geographical as he
leads the reader along the West Highland Way' - The Scotsman 'A deeply personal and warmly
entertaining memoir that fans of Sam - and Scotland - will have a joyful time devouring' - Heat
'From both his walk and his career the common lesson is the power of persistence.' - The Times
'A pleasure for fans of the author whisky and Scotland.' - Kirkus ' Waypoints is a memoir
with a difference! I wanted to tell the stories and share the experiences that have shaped me
but to do that I needed to challenge myself and spend some time in my own company away from
the distractions of everyday life. And for me there's no better place to reflect than in the
wild Scottish Highlands.' In this journey of self-discovery Sam Heughan sets out along the
West Highland Way to explore his heritage and reflect on the personal waypoints that define
him. The result is a love letter to the wild Scottish landscape that means so much to Sam and
a charming funny wise and searching insight to the world through his eyes. The walk itself
is the backdrop for this narrative which tells the story of Sam's life while exploring his
outlook values and interests. Sam is a figure of fascinating contrasts a Hollywood star with
deep roots in rural Scotland he's both outgoing and content in his own company. He has strong
connections with his fans while recognising the fragility and value of anonymity and in My
Peak Challenge he has created a network that brings people together as they chase individual
goals. In his new book while charting a path through a stunning wilderness Sam maps out the
moments that shaped his views on dreams and ambition family friendships love and life.
Waypoints is a deeply personal journey that reveals as much to Sam about himself as it does to
his readers. Sunday Times in the UK and New York Times bestseller in the US in November 2022.
