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Outlander Locations in Scotland 2025 🏴✨
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items Diana Gabaldon's Outlander book and TV series has created a huge influx of visitors to Scotland. Come to Scotland and see for yourself some dramatic castles, ancient standing stones and bonnie landscapes. This post contains locations used in the film...
*I can't guarantee you'll run into Jamie Fraser though!
*I can't guarantee you'll run into Jamie Fraser though!
Sections
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Filming Locations
Scottish History & Culture
Gifts and Inspired Items
Organised Tours
Accommodation
Filming Locations
Locations across Scotland that were used in the filming of the Starz TV series.
Hopetoun House and estate is short drive from Edinburgh was used to film four seasons of Outlander. You can visit the house and grounds (6000 acres) is a 1700's country estate. In season one of Outlander it was used for the “Duke of Sandringham's" re...
The house will reopen on 18th April 2025.
The house will reopen on 18th April 2025.
Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh. "Duke of Sandringham" Outlander filming
Located on the shores of the Firth of Forth, Blackness Castle dates back to the 15th century. During Outlander it was used as a filming location for Fort William and “The Reckoning”. It was where Jamie Fraser was lashed by Captain Randall in season o...
You can visit inside the castle and see inner courtyard where they filmed some of the brutal scenes. Blackness also have a small gift shop and themed events on throughout the year. The castle is open all year.
You can visit inside the castle and see inner courtyard where they filmed some of the brutal scenes. Blackness also have a small gift shop and themed events on throughout the year. The castle is open all year.
Blackness Castle, "Fort William" and Prison filming location.
The small historic village of Falkland was used as the filming location to represent Inverness in the 1940's and 1960's. Do you remember the scene where Claire and Frank arrive in Scotland for their honeymoon? You can also recreate the scene where Jamie's ghost appears.
Falkland itself has a rich history and the palace was a favourite of Mary Queen of Scots. You can access the village from Edinburgh in around one hour.
Falkland itself has a rich history and the palace was a favourite of Mary Queen of Scots. You can access the village from Edinburgh in around one hour.
Falkland Palace & Village. "1940's Inverness"
The small Fife village of Culross, pronounced “coo-riss” was used as the filming location for “Cranesmuir ”in season one. Look out for the Mercat Cross (in the centre of Culross) which acted as the centre of Cranesmuir. One of the historic homes was ...
Culross "Cranesmuir" "witch trial", close to St Andrews.
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Doune Castle is a small ruined castle near to Stirling was used as “Castle Leoch” the home to Clan Mackenzie. As you approach the ruins you will instantly recognise it.
You can explore inside and learn about other well known films and tv shows that used it for filming, including Monty Python and Game of Thrones.
Historically, the castle dates back to the 13th century and is surrounded by magical forests. The castle is open all year round and I strongly suggest you purchase their audio tour, parts are narrated by Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser himself!).
You can explore inside and learn about other well known films and tv shows that used it for filming, including Monty Python and Game of Thrones.
Historically, the castle dates back to the 13th century and is surrounded by magical forests. The castle is open all year round and I strongly suggest you purchase their audio tour, parts are narrated by Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser himself!).
Doune Castle, "Castle Leoch". Near to Stirling.
Probably the most recognisable castle in all of Outlander - “Lallybroch”.
The small castle of Midhope is part of the Hopetoun House private estate and you can visit inside. The castle is located near to a working farm estate and it was used as the filming location for “Lallybroch” exterior shots. Historically, Midhope was ...
The small castle of Midhope is part of the Hopetoun House private estate and you can visit inside. The castle is located near to a working farm estate and it was used as the filming location for “Lallybroch” exterior shots. Historically, Midhope was ...
Midhope Castle "Lallybroch" near to Edinburgh.
Situated at the bottom end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile is Bakehouse Close. The close and inner courtyard area were used to film Jamie's Print Shop in season three, as you walk underneath the archway you will recognise the stonework and set of steps use...
Bakehouse Close, Edinburgh. "Jamie's Print Shop".
This outstanding Georgian era library and law buildings were used in the filming of the “Govenors of Jamaica's house”. You can enjoy a indulgent afternoon tea inside. It is centrally located and next to St.Giles cathedral.
The Colonnades at The Signet Library, Edinburgh
The beautiful castle and gardens of Drummond are found in the rolling hills of Perthshire. The gardens were used in Outlander filming as the ornate gardens of the Palace of Versailles in France.
The gardens will open May 1st 2025.
The gardens will open May 1st 2025.
Drummond Castle Tickets and Information, Scotland.
Scottish History & Culture
These bronze age historic stone circle are 4000 years old and are the inspiration for Craigh Na Dun in Outlander. The cairns are an ancient burial ground and during the winter solstice the stones align with the low light. The stones are free to see a...
Prehistoric Stone Circle - Clava Cairns, Inverness - "Craigh Na Dun".
The emotive and atmospheric battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. Learn the true story of the 1745 Rising, from both the Jacobite and Government perspectives. From and Outlander perspective you can pay your respects at the ...
They have a visitor centre and cafe on site and ample parking. It is a short drive from Inverness.
They have a visitor centre and cafe on site and ample parking. It is a short drive from Inverness.
Culloden Battlefield, Inverness.
1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Clan Fraser.
The home of Scottish Royalty, Holyrood Palace is located at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The Palace has a history of over 900 years and when our King Charles 3rd visits Edinburgh this is his main residence. Historically you'll learn about it's...
The Palace will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I highly recommend you use this link to prebook your time slot.
The Palace will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I highly recommend you use this link to prebook your time slot.
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
This free open air musuem in Newtonmore (close to the mountain town of Aviemore) showcases highland life from the 1700's through to the 1950's. Walk around the replica buildings and visit a smoky thatched highland cottage if like on the set of Outlan...
Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore.
Gifts and Inspired Items
I have created a list of Outlander themed gifts from local artists here in Scotland.
Michelle Goring is an Edinburgh based artist who has created Scottish inspired art prints & cards, professionally printed from her original hand drawn artwork. She has “Lallybroch” greetings cards, Sassenach whisky artwork and more. You can order...
MichelleGoring - Etsy UK. Hand drawn Outlander inspired art works.
This premium blended whisky aptly named “The Sassenach” is the first whisky launched by Sam Heughan - aka Jamie Fraser.
Expect waves of butterscotch, toffee and fresh citrus and warming spices. This whisky is very smooth and very easy to drink…
Expect waves of butterscotch, toffee and fresh citrus and warming spices. This whisky is very smooth and very easy to drink…
The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl
Get the 8 book series written by Diana Gabaldon. These paperback books include: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, Fiery Cross, Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Hearts Blood.
Outlander Series 8 Books Collection Set
In collaboration with Scots Magazine, this special edition Outlander magazine is filled with behind the scenes secrets, photography and filming location guides.
Outlander Uncovered Magazine (Scots Magazine)
Keep cosy on your visit to Edinburgh with this beautiful Clan Fraser tartan scarf.
Fraser Hunting Weathered Soft Warm Wool Tartan Clan Pocket Scarf Unisex 182cm x 25cm
Organised Tours
Take one of these organised tours to the filming locations. I have included tours that leave from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness.
Private tour leaving from Edinburgh. The tour travels to Perthshire & Drummond Castle, Doune Castle:- The Doune Castle depicted the fictional ‘ Castle Leoch’, Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies.
Private Perthshire & Drummond Castle Day Tour (Outlander filming locations)
Enjoy a tour that’s designed for Invergordon cruise ship passengers in the summer months. Visit Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness and Inverness.
Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour
This popular guided tour from Edinburgh is perfect for those short on time. Highlights on this tour include: Falkland - The stand in for Inverness and where Claire & Frank honeymoon Culross - This 16th century village poses as Cranesmuir in Outla...
From Edinburgh: The Outlander Experience Guided Tour
Accommodation
A list of accommodation near to filming locations throughout Scotland.
Located in the centre of Inverness, 600 metres from Inverness Castle, the historic Doric House provides accommodation with free WiFi and a shared lounge. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The ... They also offer free parking.
Doric House, Inverness. Great location, clean and comfortable guest house.
This charming stone cottage is located in the centre of Inverness, a short walk to Inverness Castle. The apartment with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and ...
Wee Ness Cottage, Inverness (updated prices 2025)
This apartment is located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile and is within walking distance to Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle and the main attractions of the Old Town. If you are visiting in the summer months, it is a good place to base yourself so you can...
Crags View Apartment On The Royal Mile, Edinburgh.
Centrally located in the heart of Scotland, near to Falkland and St. Andrews.
The Boars Head, Fife, Auchtermuchty, UK