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Outlander locations in Fife
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The hit TV series Outlander used several filming locations in Fife, including Culross, Aberdour Castle and the village of Falkland.
Falkland is the perfect day out for Outlander fans. You can visit the French Renaissance palace where James V died and Mary Queen of Scots played, you can even see the oldest real tennis court in the world. There is some lovely cafes too, I can highly recommend an afternoon tea at Miss Daisy's!
Standing in for 1945 Inverness, you can stand next to the impressive fountain where the ghost of Jamie stood looking up at Claire in the B+B. You can have a cuppa in the B+B itself, which is actually named the Covenanters Hotel. The beautiful little gift shop, Fayre Earth, was given a 1940's facelift and renamed Farrell's general store. This is where Claire longed to own the famous blue vase. Campbell's Coffee shop actually kept it's new name and is another great place for a bite to eat.
Falkland is high on my list of prettiest villages. It's always so colourful in the summer and the buildings ooze a deep and fascinating history. Look out for the tiny original doors on the cottages and the thatched roofs. Have you visited any of
Fife's Outlander locations yet?
Falkland is the perfect day out for Outlander fans. You can visit the French Renaissance palace where James V died and Mary Queen of Scots played, you can even see the oldest real tennis court in the world. There is some lovely cafes too, I can highly recommend an afternoon tea at Miss Daisy's!
Standing in for 1945 Inverness, you can stand next to the impressive fountain where the ghost of Jamie stood looking up at Claire in the B+B. You can have a cuppa in the B+B itself, which is actually named the Covenanters Hotel. The beautiful little gift shop, Fayre Earth, was given a 1940's facelift and renamed Farrell's general store. This is where Claire longed to own the famous blue vase. Campbell's Coffee shop actually kept it's new name and is another great place for a bite to eat.
Falkland is high on my list of prettiest villages. It's always so colourful in the summer and the buildings ooze a deep and fascinating history. Look out for the tiny original doors on the cottages and the thatched roofs. Have you visited any of
Fife's Outlander locations yet?
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I love Culross too. It's the one place in Scotland were I actually feel like I've really stepped back in time. The Palace is gorgeous. The colour always makes the place look so cheery. We usually stay for lunch and eat at the Culross Pottery & Gallery which has a great wee secluded garden that allows dogs. They do really good coffee and nice soup and sandwiches. Culross has a nice walk too along the shore by the railway line.
I revisited Aberdour Castle last week. Another firm
favourite with Outlander fans. It's a fascinating visit. My favourite part is where the huge chunks of masonry have fallen over, crashing to the ground. Aberdour is thought to be Scotland's oldest surviving stone castle with parts of it dating back to the 1100s. Fascinating to think of the history it's seen. I also love St Fillan's the little restored Norman church next door. There are some wonderful historic gravestones, complete with skull and crossbones in the churchyard. When we visited Aberdour last week we lunched at the Dog friendly Forester Arms and really enjoyed it. If history's not your thing then they have 2 great beaches to choose from instead - Silver Sands and Black Sands.
I finally got to visit Culross and Falkland! My fiance and I travelled yesterday for a day trip and spent most of the day in Culross exploring.
We visited the Pier, Abbey, Palace and herbal garden. What a beautiful Palace and bigger inside than I thought it would be. I'm so glad the National Trust for Scotland has saved this building and the many others in the village. Loved all the four poster beds!
The flowers in the herbal garden were fading a bit as it was September, but the apples on the trees were huge and looked delicious! A few wee photos:
Culross Palace Garden - look at those apples!
Outlander - Claire and Geillis walked through here - with Angus in tow
The quiet pretty streets
Culross Abbey Ruin
The National Trust for Scotland shop in Culross encouraged me to take part in this this one ...
The Culross Pier - there was a sign saying "Help put stones on to the old pier. This will help us as we rebuild the pier."
Falkland - it had to be done - the ghost of Jamie pose
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The two-masted sailing lugger that carries Claire and Jamie to France is also based in Fife! The ship is called The Reaper and she is berthed at the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther. The scene itself was shot at Dysart Harbour. It's possible to access the ship but this needs to be arranged in advanced.
When you're in Anstruther, make sure you try the famous fish & chips from Anstruther Fish Bar - it's to die for!
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@Samantha_Grant - completely agree! My favourite from them must be grilled smoked mackerel supper - the fish was simply melting in my mouth, outstanding! Oh, now this conversation made me crave fish & chips - think I've got tomorrow's lunch sorted!
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I loved the feel of the place, it felt so peaceful. You can see how nature really takes over.
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