Outlander actress Catriona Balfe has received an apology from a US website after they misquoted her comments about a town in Scotland. The website, which has not been named, claimed that Balfe had called Shotts an 'armpit' in an interview, but it has emerged that the actual quote referred to a 'particular place' in the town.
The misquote was made during an interview for the Outlander TV series, which is based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon. Balfe plays the lead role of Claire Randall in the show, which is set in Scotland during the Jacobite risings of the 18th century.
The apology comes after Balfe's representatives contacted the website, pointing out the error and requesting a correction. The website has since apologised for the mistake and has corrected the transcript.
This is not the first time that Balfe has been the subject of media attention, having been nominated for several awards for her performance in Outlander. The show has been a huge success in the UK and the US, and has helped to boost tourism in Scotland.
The misquote has been widely reported in the media, with many outlets picking up on the story and sharing it with their readers. It highlights the importance of accuracy in reporting, and the need for journalists to double-check their facts before publishing.