We are so excited and delighted to not only share the news that iconic Scottish singer/songwriter/humanitarian Annie Lennox is behind the “Outlander” season 8 “Skye Boat Song” theme, but also to share the full opening credits with you!
“For the eighth and final season, there was only one singer I hoped to work with to craft a satisfying conclusion to this musical arc: the legendary Annie Lennox,” Emmy winning composer Bear McCreary (“Battlestar Galactica,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power“) said. “I was delighted that Annie recognized the depth of the series’ narrative and channeled that into her heartfelt performance. The score for Season Eight is the culmination of more than a decade of work, and I am excited for fans to experience the final season, our new main title, and other musical surprises ahead.”
The first five seasons featured the song performed by the amazing Raya Yarbrough (McCreary’s wife). In season 6, Scottish Gaelic artist Griogair Labhruidh joined Yarbrough for the theme. The late Irish icon Sinéad O’Connor took over for season 7. (Yarbrough performed the theme live during the “Outlander” panel at SDCC 2025 in Hall H, and it was INCREDIBLE.)
“I’ve loved and sung ‘The Skye Boat Song’ since I was a young girl growing up in Aberdeen,” Lennox told Rolling Stone. “It represents such an iconic part of Scottish culture and history and it’s a real honor to have been asked to record it for ‘Outlander’s’ final season.”
The 8th and final season of “Outlander” hits STARZ March 6th, 2026.
