Q. What’s the biggest misconception about Scotland?

A. We’ve got this image, and we secretly quite like it, of whisky swilling and haggis eating. But we try to be as authentic as possible on the show, so we looked at what a kilt really was — the colors and the clan culture. Hopefully, the show will go some way to make people realize Scotland has a bit more going for it than deep-fried Mars bars. Which are pretty good, by the way.

Are you getting tired of people asking you what you wear under your kilt?

No, you can never get tired of it. But they’re going to get the same response. Maybe I should wear something different under there, tartan pants to scare them all.

Starz is famous for sex scenes on shows like “Spartacus.” Did you have any hesitation to appear nude?

I would be lying if I said Starz doesn’t have a reputation. We don’t shy away from sex, but certainly with this series, it’s not gratuitous. It’s in the books.

You’re often filthy on the show. Is that real dirt or makeup?

It’s probably a bit of both. It definitely adds an authenticity. These Highlanders lived and breathed in the mud. I’m sure they probably did smell pretty bad. Apart from Jamie, of course.

What era would you like to time-travel to?

I’m obsessed with the moon and space travel, so if I could incorporate that, I’d love to go to space. I know soon there will be spaceflights you can take, so maybe I just need to speak to Richard Branson. I could be the first Scotsman in space.