We venture northward in Great Britain to continue our cinematic journey through verdant, enchanting Scotland: a realm of heroes, haunting melodies, mysterious and elegant cities, and an unrivaled historical heritage. In recent decades, countless filmmakers have transformed ancient Caledonia into their preferred canvas. Among these stands the historical drama ‘Outlander‘, an eight-season saga that debuted in August 2014. Undoubtedly, since watching it, you’ve dreamed of following Jamie and Claire’s footsteps through the series’ iconic locations.
We invite you to join this tour and craft your own cinematic adventure inspired by this successful production, based on Diana Gabaldon’s celebrated novels.
Love takes center stage in this epic fantasy tale, where it becomes a transformative force transcending time and space. The narrative weaves between the 18th century and the modern era, following Claire Randall, a World War II nurse mysteriously transported to 1743 Scotland.
There, she falls in love with the noble-hearted Jamie Fraser. Their love challenges not just time itself, but also social conventions, war, and survival.
For ‘Outlander‘ fans planning a Scottish adventure, this nine-hour tour from Edinburgh explores the series’ most iconic filming locations. Are you ready to time-travel through history, legends, and an epic love story in the heart of Scotland?
Castles and Legendary Villages
The journey begins at Midhope Castle, Jamie’s family home, a 15th-century tower house with a beautifully preserved exterior. Next is Doune Castle, where Jamie and Claire stayed with clan chief Colum MacKenzie.
This fortress, also featured in ‘Game of Thrones‘ and ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail‘, boasts one of Scotland’s most impressive medieval banquet halls.
The route continues to the historic Kingdom of Fife, stopping at Culross which portrays Cranesmuir in the series. This remarkably preserved 17th- and 18th-century Scottish burgh is where Claire faced witchcraft accusations.
In Falkland, which doubles as 1940s Inverness, visitors can explore the area’s rich architectural heritage, including Falkland Palace, a prime example of French Renaissance architecture built in the 1500s.
The tour concludes at Blackness Castle, the 15th-century fortress representing Fort William in the series. Once the main port for Linlithgow and a Scottish royal residence, it stands as a testament to Scotland’s rich history.
Return to Edinburgh
We return to Edinburgh to conclude our cinematic journey. The Scottish capital, with its cobblestone streets and historic charm, beckons those seeking to delve deeper into Scotland’s silver-screen legacy. Its storied lanes, monuments, cafés, and iconic corners have graced countless productions. For those drawn to literary magic, this city cradled the birth of ‘Harry Potter’ and later lent its mystique to scenes in ‘The Da Vinci Code‘.
Whether you wish to explore more filming locations or craft your own movie-inspired adventure, Edinburgh stands ready as your gateway to cinematic discovery.
We hope you enjoy a unique movie-themed trip! If you want to find more information about the filming locations of your favorite series and plan a movie-worthy journey, we look forward to seeing you at screenbie.com!
