Sam Heughan is celebrating 10 years of Outlander . Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, The actor, known and loved for his portrayal of Jamie Fraser, marked the milestone with an exciting announcement. "This Friday is the 10th anniversary of @outlander_starz – can you believe it?" We wanted to take a moment to thank all the fans for their support over the years.

We wouldn't be here without you!" he began. "We're headed to New York this October! Join us for a 10th-anniversary celebration at PaleyFest on Wednesday, October 16 and..

..an epic Outlander Season 7, Part 2 New York Comic Con panel Thursday, October 17!!!! (Not season 2, I got distracted by almost being run over.

..) We hope to see you there!" Amid the comments, fans congratulated Sam on Outlander's anniversary.

"10 years, what a beautiful, fantastic ride it has been," wrote one. "Congratulations for these 10 years, I love it so much," added another. A mainstay on our screens for a decade, Outlander will eventually conclude with its eighth and final season.

Set to consist of 10 episodes, one of them will be directed by leading lady, Caitriona Balfe . Appearing on Good Morning America in June, the Claire Fraser actress explained that she was "really excited" to take a step behind the cameras. "I feel really fortunate to have been given the opportunity on the show.

We've been on it now for almost ten years so it felt like the perfect place to try something new," she reflected. "I've already been doing a little bit of second.