Outlander in Scotland
Step into Claire and Jamie’s world on a 10-day journey through Scotland’s most memorable Outlander landscapes, castles and filming locations.
- Follow Claire and Jamie’s footsteps through Scotland’s most iconic filming locations
- Visit Hopetoun House, Blackness Castle, Midhope Castle and Linlithgow Palace near Edinburgh
- Explore Doune Castle, the ancestral seat of Castle Leoch
- Take in Loch Katrine, Glencoe and the Glenfinnan Monument
- Stand on the Culloden Battlefield and visit Clava Cairns
- End with Perthshire and Fife locations including Tibbermore, Falkland, Aberdour and Dysart
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Edinburgh & Outlander Locations Nearby
Begin your Scottish journey with a two-night stay in Edinburgh. Many memorable Outlander scenes were filmed within easy reach of the capital, making this the perfect place to start your behind-the-scenes adventure.
Visit Hopetoun House, used as the Duke of Sandringham’s residence, Blackness Castle overlooking the Firth of Forth, and Midhope Castle, best known as the exterior of Lallybroch. You can also explore Linlithgow Palace, where Jamie’s imprisonment scenes were filmed, and Muiravonside Country Park near Falkirk, linked to the Battle of Prestonpans.
From Edinburgh to the Trossachs
Travel towards the Trossachs National Park, stopping via Callendar House and the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, where Claire says goodbye to Frank before leaving for the Second World War. The station stood in for a London platform in Season 1 and now houses the Scottish Railway Museum.
Continue to Doune Castle, the ancestral seat of Castle Leoch and home of Clan MacKenzie in the series. As you approach Loch Katrine, breathe in the Highland air and enjoy the landscapes that provided the setting for Roger and Brianna’s first romantic outings.
The Glencoe Valley & Glenfinnan Monument
Journey into Glencoe, the world-famous Highland valley that appears in the opening credits of Outlander. Its mountains, waterfalls and dramatic scenery offer exactly the kind of atmosphere that makes the series feel so transportive.
Continue to the Glenfinnan Monument, erected in 1815 to commemorate the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard alongside the Jacobite rebels. Nearby Fort William is an excellent base for outdoor activities and sits close to Loch Ness and Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain.
Inverness, Loch Ness & Clan Fraser Country
After greeting Nessie around Loch Ness, head north towards Beauly, around fifteen kilometres from Inverness and traditional territory of Clan Fraser. Mary, Queen of Scots is said to have admired the town so much that its name still evokes beauty.
Spend time exploring Inverness, the Highland capital, before preparing for one of the most moving chapters of the route: Culloden and the final days of the Jacobite rising.
The Battle of Culloden & Ancient Stones
Visit the Battlefield of Culloden, site of the devastating defeat that changed the future of the Highland clans. The memorial stones here bear clan names including Fraser and MacKenzie, just as Outlander fans will recognise from the story.
Before leaving the Inverness region, stop at King’s House and then Clava Cairns, a Bronze Age burial site whose standing stones carry a suitably time-travelling atmosphere. Touch one if you dare, but choose carefully.
Witch Trials, Falkland & the Return to Edinburgh
Travel through Perthshire, where Tibbermore Parish Church was used for the dramatic witch trial scenes. In the 18th century, women like Claire and Geillis would have been viewed with deep suspicion, making this a powerful stop for fans of the series.
Continue to Falkland, which doubles as 1940s Inverness, and look out for Mrs Baird’s Guesthouse and the central fountain where Frank sees a ghost watching Claire. Bring the journey towards its close with Aberdour Castle, Dysart Harbour and Anstruther before returning to Edinburgh.
Depart from Edinburgh
Your Outlander pilgrimage comes to an end in Edinburgh. Depart with a map full of filming locations, a deeper feel for Jacobite history and a head full of Scotland’s wild, cinematic landscapes.
The Route
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