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10 Outlander Filming Locations to Add to Your Bucket List
Who needs the real Versailles when you've got Drummond Castle?
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Outlander, the Starz series based on Diana Gabaldon’s epic novels, follows a time-traveling doctor named Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and her 18th-century soulmate, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). The cult hit has had fans swooning over the steamy love scenes, talented cast, and stunning landscapes since 2014. Given that Claire’s adventures span both centuries and continents, the show’s location scouts have managed to find a range of breathtaking sites over the course of four seasons—many of them in Scotland, the show’s setting in seasons 1 and 2. It’s even inspired many viewers to make their own Scotland trip to get a taste of the show’s historical romance. As for Outlander season 5 locations like the Big House, the show’s producers have been tight-lipped since season 4 about where, exactly, Scotland’s “North Carolina” sets are (though OprahMag.com recently paid a visit to the cabin at Fraser’s Ridge!). Fortunately, there’s still lots to see— here are the most iconic locations used to bring the story to life.
Newhailes House
What It's Known as on Outlander: Governor Tryon’s (Tim Downie) home in North Carolina, first seen in season 4.
Where It’s Located: Outside of Edinburgh, Scotland.
The 411: This 17th-century Palladian villa is open to visitors for guided tours to the public. The show used a ton of Scottish locations to recreate North Carolina. "I've taken a few pictures in North Carolina and I've taken pictures [in Scotland], and I play a little game on Instagram where I'll say, 'Where am I?'" executive producer Matthew B. Roberts told Glamour. "Many of our North Carolina fans will say, 'You are absolutely in North Carolina,' and I'll be somewhere in the Trossachs."
Kinloch Rannoch
What It's Known as on Outlander: Craigh na Dun, the location of the stones that kick off Claire’s Outlander story. (While the stones aren't there, you can visit standing stones across the UK).
Where It’s Located: Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
The 411: “I have a soft spot for this magical place,” Maril Davis, Outlander’s executive producer, told Travel + Leisure. “It truly lives up to the 'four seasons in one day' phenomenon that’s common in Scotland. While shooting up there for season two, we experienced bright blue skies, snow, rain, and gale force winds—all in the span of one hour!" But, uh, they’re not real: The stones you see on the show are actually styrofoam, set up by set designers.
Falkland
What It's Known as on Outlander: Inverness, where Claire and Frank (Tobias Menzies) take a second honeymoon in the beginning of the first season—and where Frank sees Jamie's ghost. It recurs in later seasons featuring Roger MacKenzie (Richard Rankin).
Where It’s Located: Falkland, Fife, Scotland.
The 411: Fans of the show can stay in Mrs. Baird’s guest-house; it’s called The Covenanter Hotel in real life.
Glencoe, Scotland
What It's Known as on Outlander: Home of the gorgeous opening credits (you have the theme song in your head now, don't you?).
Where It’s Located: Glencoe, Scotland
The 411: There isn't a specific scene shot in Glencoe, but the landscape is shown in the opening credits of every episode of Outlander. This highland spot can be seen in movies like Skyfall and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Doune Castle, Scotland
What It's Known as on Outlander: The fictional home of Colum MacKenzie and his clan, Castle Leoch.
Where It’s Located: About 33 miles northeast of Glasgow, Scotland.
The 411: The 14th century castle has also been seen in Monty Python and the Holy Grail as well as the Winterfell scenes from the pilot episode of Game Of Thrones.
Blackness Castle
What It's Known as on Outlander: Fort William, the location of Jamie’s first imprisonment and torture by Black Jack Randall (Tobias Menzies).
Where It’s Located: West Lothian, Scotland.
The 411: This 15th century castle is multi-purpose: it has served as a royal castle, prison, military base, armory, and in addition to a film set, Hamlet and Ivanhoe also filmed on the grounds.
Drummond Castle
What It's Known as on Outlander: The Gardens of Versailles, where Claire and Jamie visited in the second season.
Where It’s Located: Perthshire, Scotland.
The 411: Queen Victoria planted two copper beech trees when she visited in 1842, and the gardens are known for the intricate landscape work and over-the-top gardens.
Glasgow Cathedral
What It's Known as on Outlander: L'Hopital des Anges, where Claire both treated patients and was a patient.
Where It’s Located: Glasgow, Scotland.
The 411: The church is one of the few that remains after the Scottish Reformation. The show filmed in the crypt, which holds the tomb of St. Kentigern, also known as St. Mungo—hence why it's often referred to as St. Mungo's Cathedral.
Dysart Harbour
What It's Known as on Outlander: Le Havre, France, the port where Claire, Jamie, and Murtagh (Duncan Lacroix) arrive at the start of season two and meet their new nemesis, the Comte St. Germain (Stanley Weber).
Where It’s Located: Fife, Scotland.
The 411: Dysart was once known as Little Holland, best appreciated for the coming and going of tall ships bearing cargoes from the Netherlands.
Stellenbosch University
What It's Known as on Outlander: The Jamaican governor's residence that Jamie and Claire visit at the end of season three.
Where It’s Located: Stellenbosch University, a public research university in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
The 411: The Theology Faculty Building at South Africa’s University of Stellenbosch is one of few South African Outlander filming locations that fans can visit.
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