OUTLANDER star Scott Kyle is to take up a new role at the Edinburgh Acting School to lead the a speech and drama course.
The actor who played Ross in the hit television series will also work with fellow actor Jen McGregor and principal, Stephen James Martin, to bring a diverse programme of masterclasses and workshops to the school over the next 12 months.
Rutherglen-born Mr Kyle said: "When I was asked to join the team at Edinburgh Acting School I jumped at the chance.
"I have been working in the arts industry for almost two decades and teaching classes and delivering workshops has always been a huge part of my career.
"I love sharing my experiences of being on set and on stages throughout the world with other artists, and I always feel that I learn something in return from everyone who participates."
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Mr Kyle also has a string of successful stage, film and television credits to his name.
A starring role on the big screen as Clancy in Ken Loach’s The Angels’ Share led to a role portraying real life soldier Corporal Stu Pearson in BAFTA nominated Kajaki/Kilo Two Bravo.
His most recent filming project saw him join the new cast of BBC’s highly successful TV series Trust Me for season two.
Scott Kyle acting teaser number 3: These r some of my scenes in Outlander, I play Ross "The Smith" who fought with Jamie Fraser @Prestonpans pic.twitter.com/5zCPX3yG4m
— Scott James Kyle (@ScottJKyle1) March 6, 2017
On stage Mr Kyle has performed in numerous countries and in various productions throughout the world.
He also received the Stage Awards for Acting Excellence for his portrayal of Billy in the hit comedy “Singin I’m No a Billy, He’s a Tim”.
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Teaming up with award-winning Edinburgh-based actor, playwright and director Ms McGregor, they will both lead the ATCL Speech and Drama Diploma 2019/2020.
Mr Martin said: “We cannot wait for Scott to join the team.
"We had a great introduction meeting which brought out lots of new projects for us to collaborate on in the future.
"We have a great team at EAS, and Scott is going to enhance that.
"He has a great energy and passion, and experience across the board that is going to be exciting for him to share with our students.
"EAS has really advanced over the last 18 months, and bringing Scott on board, I know it is just going to bring it to the next level”.
The Stockbridge-based Edinburgh Acting School was founded in 1982 by Anna Tinline, and later succeeded by Kirsty O’Sullivan from 2011-2017.
Mr Martin took over in 2017 as principal at the school, which provides an extensive programme of part-time courses in acting and related performance skills.
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