Outlander Filming Locations in Scotland to Visit

Outlander Scotland Locations: Photos from My Honeymoon Trip

With Outlander’s final season premiering on March 6, I’m celebrating by looking back at the Outlander filming locations I visited during my Scotland honeymoon last September. As a history lover and longtime fan of the series (both books and show), exploring these castles and towns where the show was filmed was an absolute dream. Whether you’re planning your own Outlander adventure throughout Scotland or just want to see these stunning locations through photos, here’s a glimpse of Scotland through the lens of one of TV’s most beloved time-travel romances!

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Outlander Filming Locations I Visited in Scotland

Doune Castle

What it is in Outlander: Castle Leoch, home of Clan MacKenzie and where Claire first arrives after traveling through the stones. Also seen in the series’ prequel, Blood of My Blood.

I went to Doune Castle in 2018 when my mom and I visited Scotland (and I saw proper snow for the first time in my life). Doune Castle is a very popular filming location, so it may be recognizable outside of the Outlander universe, as it was used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Game of Thrones, and Outlaw King, among others. Doune Castle is a well-preserved castle and pretty centrally located near Stirling. It is an easy day trip from Edinburgh or Glasgow and a quick stop — easy to add to a day of touring!

Doune Castle, photo by Christine Csencsitz (2018)

Midhope Castle

What it is in Outlander: Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser’s family estate and one of the show’s most iconic settings.

Midhope Castle is part of a large 16th-century estate near Edinburgh. It’s facade and surrounding land are used as the exterior of the Fraser home, and there are guides and lots of information there about what they added to the space to create the now-recognizable Lallybroch visage. While you can’t go inside the castle, you can wander around it and take all the pictures you’d like!

Blackness Castle

What it is in Outlander: Fort William, the British Army garrison (most easily recognizable as the site of Jamie’s second flogging scene).

Known as “the ship that never sailed” due to its unique shape, Blackness Castle is a dramatic fortress on the shores of the Firth of Forth. Open to guests through Historic Environment Scotland, Blackness Castle has many rooms and levels for visitors to explore. Seriously, you will get your steps in, especially with the uneven terrain. When my husband and I visited, there was a tour guide dressed in Fraser tartan giving a tour pointing out all the Outlander shots exactly.

Linlithgow Palace

What it is in Outlander: Wentworth Prison, where Jamie is held captive in Season 1’s most harrowing episodes.

Honestly, I did not realize that Linlithgow Palace was used in Outlander until I sat down to write the blog post. The exterior stood in as Wentworth Prison in the show. However, the ruins of what had been designed as more of a pleasure palace, Linlithgow Palace was the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, and features many fascinating rooms to explore and some seriously remarkable views of the loch and surrounding countryside.

Falkland Village

What it is in Outlander: In season one as the 1940’s Inverness streets, where Claire and Frank stay at the beginning of the series, and, again, in season two as Inverness in the 1960’s.

Small but picturesque, Falkland Village has an abundance of historic charm with cobblestone streets and well-preserved historical buildings. The most recognizable part of the village is the fountain from where the Highlander ghost watches Claire at the start of the series. We only stopped by this one spot, but I want to go back to tour Falkland Palace — apparently a favorite of Mary, Queen of Scots! Falkland Palace was used as the setting of an apothecary in season two of Outlander, as well.

**Planning Your Own Outlander Scotland Trip**

If you’re planning to visit these Outlander filming locations yourself, here are a few tips:

Best base locations: For visiting Outlander related locations — and historical locations generally — Edinburgh is a great base for your trip. It is central and easy to get from there to pretty much any of the places listed above (I have some hotel recommendations here). It’s easy to get rental cars or to hire cars from Edinburgh, and there are lots of public transportation (if you get motion sick, these worked great for me). If you are interested in more locations on the western coast, then check on staying in Glasgow, instead.

How many days you’ll need: Most of these locations can be visited in 2-3 days as day trips from Edinburgh or Stirling. If you want to incorporate other castles (and I recommend that you do!), you may want to budget more time. Be sure to note operating hours for when you plan to visit, as they sometimes change with the seasons, as well.

Combine with other Scotland highlights: Don’t miss other hidden gems in the Cairngorms, St Andrews, and Edinburgh while you’re there! See my full Scotland itinerary here for more inspiration!

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Experiencing Outlander in Scotland

Visiting these Outlander filming locations in Scotland really combined my love of history with my experience with the series, bringing the story of Claire and Jamie to life for me in a whole new way. As we celebrate Outlander’s final season, I’m so grateful I got to walk in Claire and Jamie’s footsteps (literally!).

Have you visited any Outlander filming locations?
Which one would you most want to see?
Let me know in the comments!

Outlander Filming Locations in Scotland

Outlander Scotland Locations: Photos from My Honeymoon Trip

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