Tour outlander filming locations in scotland authentic. It stars caitriona balfe as claire randall, a married former world war ii nurse who in 1945 finds herself transported back to scotland in 1743. Over the years the show has built an impressive base, with huge sets and a vast warehouse for costumes. But here are a few places where you can catch a glimpse of the outlander magic. Many of the outlander filming locations are real places with different names that you can visit. The best outlander locations you can visit in scotland. Outlander filming locations the ultimate challenge. Arts and culture film and tv outlander locations map. The popular timetravel series is still filmed in scotland. And so we reflect upon how the drama that has unfolded on screen does so with a stunning scottish backdrop. Every outlander filming location in scotland daily record. Starzsony pictures and tspl outlander is a global phenomenon. The scenes where claire goes through the stones were filmed at kinloch rannoch in. If you have found yourself caught in the mystical and spellbinding outlander saga and wish to be swept away to claire and jamies world, come and experience the land that inspired the writer.
Claire randall, a british army nurse, is on honeymoon with her new husband in scotland when she is mysteriously thrown some 200 years to the jacobite uprising in 1743. The perfect antidote to droughtlander is planing a vacation to visit some of the beautiful castles, villages, and highlands in scotland where outlander was filmed. A bumper new outlander map has been released by scotlands tourism body with almost 40 filming locations now included in the guide. While outlander author diana gabaldon says the fictional frasiers ridge is located up near boone and blowing rock, scotland stood in for north carolina during filming for season four, but its. For season 4 of the starz series outlander, which premieres at 8 p.
That includes outlander season 6, which was supposed to start filming in may. Outlander shoots in culross, fife, scotland outlander tv news. Bigbudget drama outlander films in scotland bbc news. So far, we have 5 series of outlander filmed and a series 6 is already underway and will start filming 2020. How was north carolina filmed in scotland for outlander. Aug 05, 2019 the perfect antidote to droughtlander is planing a vacation to visit some of the beautiful castles, villages, and highlands in scotland where outlander was filmed. Here is a portion of the letter that was sent to residents of culross featured in an article by the dumfermline press.
Explore the land that inspired outlander on this epic, 12 day outlander tour of scotland see where outlander stars, such as sam heughan jamie and caitriona balfe claire, shot their scenes at outlander filming locations from season 1, season 2 and season 3 and visit outlander book locations along the way youll also explore historic attractions with reallife jacobite connections. Jan 06, 2016 doune castle is one of the most visited outlander filming locations in scotland, with visitor numbers up a third since it was featured in the show as castle leoch, the seat of the clan mackenzie. Outlander season 3 filming locations top picks from. Based on the outlander tv series which first aired in 2014 and was adapted from the seven historical multigenre novels by diana gabaldon, the tour visits numerous iconic sites from all three series. The outlander has a wealth of other sites filmed in scotland.
From castle leoch to the north carolina wilderness, follow this map and explore for yourself the scottish sites that were used in filming claire and jamies adventures. Outlander season 3 filming locations scotland travel blog. Outlander is not this castles only claim to fame as it was also featured as camelot in monty python and the holy grail and starred in the pilot. Fortunately, theres still lots to see here are the most iconic locations used.
Journey back to the 18th century scotland on this small group outlander tour that departs from edinburgh. Travel back to the actionpacked world of outlander on a private day trip to scotland s tv filming locations. The outlander filming locations, mainly in scotland, have seen their visitor numbers double, even triple and you too can see the sights of this hit show with outlander tours from edinburgh and glasgow. Enter the world of outlander, a thrilling romantic adventure that transcends history. There she encounters the dashing highland warrior jamie. Outlander inspires fans to visit scotland where the show.
But in reality the scenes were filmed in falkland, a small village in fife. Outlander filming locations in scotland map visitscotland. Filming locations in scotland for season 5 of the amazon prime series despite the historical drama being set in north carolina, filming took place closer to. With caitriona balfe, sam heughan, duncan lacroix, sophie skelton. An english combat nurse from 1945 is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. And if thats not enough, the stunning beauty of the country, awash. There are many places throughout the beautiful hopetoun grounds that were used in the filming of outlander, seasons 1 4. Outlanders culloden filmed in cumbernauld bbc news. Jun 29, 2019 these scenes were filmed in the beautifullydecorated red drawing room within the home. Last year, i went on an outlander pilgrimage around scotland and visited over 65 of these sites myself.
Filming for season 5 of outlander started in april 2019. Doune castle is one of the most visited outlander filming locations in scotland, with visitor numbers up a third since it was featured in the show as castle leoch, the seat of the clan mackenzie. Outlander filming locations the ultimate challenge around. Tulloch ghru, for instance, is the place claire first meets jamie after being rescued from black jack randall. As well as the vast majority of the first 3 seasons being set there, the production being based in the scottish town of cumbernauld makes it the easiest place for the cast and crew to work. This week outlander has been shooting in culross, fife in scotland. When will outlander season 6 filming begin in scotland. Outlander is a historical drama television series based on the novel series of the same name by diana gabaldon.
They were filming tuesday, wednesday, and today in the small village. Filming locations in scotland for the outlander series. Based on the outlander tv series which first aired in 2014 and was adapted from the seven historical multigenre novels by diana gabaldon, the tour visits numerous iconic sites from all three series although the literary locations are situated in the scottish highlands, the filming. Scotland has served as the base for outlander since the series launched in 2014. Outlander outlander film locations to visit seasons one to four delve into the world of outlander and discover the locations which featured in the hit tv series. Feb 07, 2020 as for outlander season 5 locations like the big house, the shows producers have been tightlipped since season 4 about where, exactly, scotlands north carolina sets are though recently paid a visit to the cabin at frasers ridge.
Outlander inspires fans to visit scotland where the show is filmed l gma good morning america. Outlander inspires fans to visit scotland where the show is. How to visit outlanders craigh na dun stones in real life. Jamie fraser played by sam heughan in outlander, which was filmed at several locations in scotland photo. Some of these are places weve visited many times, without realising theyd been used in the show, while others cough lallybroch cough are places we sought out purely because of the. Starz outlander season 4 set in north carolina raleigh. The producers are looking at bringing everyone back in the fall. Of course, this will depend on when scotland lifts restrictions on filming. One of scotlands most iconic locations as well as the site of its own dark history. Jun 29, 2017 when outlander begins, the story starts off in the quaint town of inverness on scotlands northern shoreline. This includes midhope house, listed above, and the sea trail and west lawn, where the infamous duel between the duke and the head of. Outlander filming locations in scotland outlander locations. Most of the filming was done in scotland including season 2s episodes in france.
Outlander scotland filming locations and season 4 filming prep 21618 duration. Outlander film locations in edinburgh this is edinburgh. Outlander tour of locations from edinburgh brit movie tours. Feb 15, 2017 outlander scotland filming locations and season 4 filming prep 21618 duration. Scotland features prominently in the first couple outlander books, and even later in the story when history takes claire and jamie across the ocean to the new world, the tv production is still largely filming in scotland which is probably why visit scotland is declaring outlander the new braveheart of tourism.
Glencourse old kirk is where jamie and claire were wedit was here that their grand adventure truly begins. On our 8night outlander tour and with the help of our insight, youll have the opportunity to visit a varied range of outlander filming locations some well known, and others. New outlander map of latest filming locations launched. I remember my thoughtprocess during the early minutes of series 1, episode 1 of outlander. When the plot sent claire, jamie, and murtagh to france in season two, the team used the quaint port of dysart. The world of outlander spans continents and centuries, but here are 21 filming locations from seasons 1, 2, 3, and 4 you can visit without traveling through time. Take a trip to scotland to see where outlander is filmed l gma duration.
Explore the incredible filming locations in scotland for the outlander series, plus the top castles you can spend the night in. Mar 12, 2014 american scifi drama outlander will become the most expensive tv production ever filmed in scotland but uk may have to wait to see it. Claires dream house played a vital role in explaining her trauma in the outlander season 5 finale. Outlander tv series filming locations in scotland 2020. Compared to previous years, filming for these episodes has been much more secretive, and security has been much tighter than before. Sam heughan recently tweeted about a potential filming date. Reallife outlander filming locations around the world. The scenes where claire goes through the stones were filmed at kinloch rannoch in perth, near the eastern edge of. Outlander is predominantly filmed in scotland even the french scenes. Outlander follows the story of claire randall, a world war two nurse who is mysteriously swept back in time from the 1940s to the 18th century scotland.
Outlander visit scotland, has put together an informative map that lists the main locations. From the opening scenes of the very first episode of outlander, the mood was set with the sweeping mountains of glencoe. How was north carolina filmed in scotland for outlander season 5. And so begins my tour of locations used in series two of outlander. As ever, the location team have sourced some great scottish sites to help tell the story. Dec 18, 2019 the world of outlander spans continents and centuries, but here are 21 filming locations from seasons 1, 2, 3, and 4 you can visit without traveling through time. Moore, the show premiered on august 9, 2014, on starz. American scifi drama outlander will become the most expensive tv production ever filmed in scotland but uk may have to wait to see it. Outlander shoots in culross, fife, scotland outlander. Terminating in edinburgh, its a 150mile road trip slicing through the heart of the highlands, taking in the cairngorms. Explore the land that inspired outlander on this epic, 12 day outlander tour of scotland see where outlander stars, such as sam heughan jamie and caitriona balfe claire, shot their scenes at outlander filming locations from season 1, season 2 and season 3 and visit outlander book locations. Find outlander filming locations in scotland, from seasons 1 to 4, with our interactive map and relive your favourite scenes from the hit starz tv show.
While the stones arent there, you can visit standing stones across the uk where its located. According to research scotland has conducted recently. May 05, 2017 explore the incredible filming locations in scotland for the outlander series, plus the top castles you can spend the night in. Outlander filming locations central scotland adventures. While we all patiently awaited the release of season 3 of outlander, i have to admit to being concerned upon hearing that jamie and claire would spend much of the season in far more exotic places than moody scotland. Feb 05, 2020 but here are a few places where you can catch a glimpse of the outlander magic. When outlander begins, the story starts off in the quaint town of inverness on scotlands northern shoreline. Outlander filming location tour scotland authentic. We offer specialised outlander tours, which provide the history of scotland, views of the scenic highlands, and the opportunity to visit some of the fantastic filming locations. Aug 04, 2017 most of the filming was done in scotland including season 2s episodes in france.
Outlander filming locations in scotland the ultimate guide l iving in central scotland, were lucky in that we have quite a few different outlander filming locations within a short drive of home. We take a look at the actual house that served as part of the set i dont know about you but so much of the outlander season 5 finale episode is still floating around in my head. Outlander often uses parts of scotland to stand in for other international locations. Craigh na dun, the location of the stones that kick off claires outlander story. Outlander is filmed in scotland, primarily at the wardpark studios at cumbernaud near glasgow. While most of the action in the book takes place in the highlands, most of the locations for the show are in central scotland. Dont be fooled by jamie and claires immigration to north carolina, scotlands locations were. Here is a portion of the letter that was sent to residents of culross featured in an article by the dumfermline press letters sent by filming company left bank productions lbp to residents and businesses in culross stated that the scenes filmed were set. Feb, 2020 outlander inspires fans to visit scotland where the show is filmed l gma good morning america. From the gruesome images of claires abduction, to her escape into the virtual dream world she created, and. Enjoy a guided tour from edinburgh to the highland areas featured in the popular program like the villages of culross and falklandwhich represents inverness in the seriesand cinematic landmarks like castle leoch doune castle. Outlander locations in scotland most outlander filming locations are in scotland. So, i have firsthand experience on how to visit most of these places. Nov 23, 2018 the ultimate guide to outlander filming locations in scotland.
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