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Outlander in Scotland
VisitScotlandJulie
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Calling all Outlander fans and followers!
Whether it's the books that have sparked your imagination or if you have been enchanted by the TV series and want to follow in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie, you cannot miss the opportunity to come to Scotland and enjoy the locations, castles, landscapes and characters connected to the story by Diana Gabaldon.
If you are looking to plan a trip to Scotland and want to include some Outlander-related locations in your itinerary, start here where you can find locations used in the book and the TV series. You can also download the map of Outlander locations and find out more about the opening theme song. Watch an interview with the Outlander author here.
So, please do share your experiences, recommendations, news and discoveries related to Outlander in Scotland here on this discussion thread. Let us all know about anything you find or ask us any question connected to the Outlander experience.
Whether it's the books that have sparked your imagination or if you have been enchanted by the TV series and want to follow in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie, you cannot miss the opportunity to come to Scotland and enjoy the locations, castles, landscapes and characters connected to the story by Diana Gabaldon.
If you are looking to plan a trip to Scotland and want to include some Outlander-related locations in your itinerary, start here where you can find locations used in the book and the TV series. You can also download the map of Outlander locations and find out more about the opening theme song. Watch an interview with the Outlander author here.
So, please do share your experiences, recommendations, news and discoveries related to Outlander in Scotland here on this discussion thread. Let us all know about anything you find or ask us any question connected to the Outlander experience.
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The bespoke package includes exclusive use of the castle, accommodation, dinners, entertainment and an Outlander-themed tour of locations in Scotland. The castle has 17 bedrooms and is often used as a wedding venue.
The following section reads:
"Or venture beyond Inverness in search of the mysterious Craigh na Dun, which swept Claire back in time; the nearby Clava Cairns are said to have provided an inspiration for this site."
Clava Cairns were the inspiration of Craigh na Dun and not what you see in the series.
The actual Craigh na Dun film setting is at the back of Dunalastair reservoir in Perthshire.
I hope that clears a couple of things up because I have had several visitors who were a little disappointed.
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I recently visited the filming set in Dunure in Ayrshire. It was amazing to have the opportunity to see this! I didn't see the actual filming for Season 4 sadly as the date was changed, but I was also there to create a video of this stunning ruin and coastline.
The coastal village has also been used as a filming location in Season 3. The castle ruin as Silkies island, the coastline and the harbour where Jamie and Claire sailed to find young Ian Murray.
The Harbour View Coffee Shop is lovely wee cafe for refreshments too. I enjoyed a much needed lunch and coffee after walking around, then it was back to exploring
I've visited here often, but I forgot how beautiful it really is. When the sun shines on the ocean the colour changes to turquoise blue. I suppose that's what happens when you spend seven hours wandering, you really get to see a place at your own pace.
Video of Dunure, Ayrshire - best watched with the music on
Dunure harbour transformed
Twilight at Dunure Harbour
Dunure Castle ruins
Mmm, there's something missing from that wall ...
Cliff top where Jamie and Claire stood in Season 3 - beautiful coastline that you can walk along as part of the Ayrshire Coastal Path. I plan to walk some of this, hopefully in the summer.
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fishypro
Not only a battle re-enactment, this will be a family-friendly celebration of the interesting history of the East Lothian region.
Other events include the raising of Bonnie Prince Charlie's Standard at Glenfinnan; Cavalry and Redcoat displays; historic re-creations of camp life; a working 18th Century printing press. You can even meet Bonnie Prince Charlie himself!
Also, there will be stalls with food and drink, historical crafts and local craft beers. Find out more at https://www.eastlothianbattles.com/ppans-2018