With Outlander : Blood of My Blood returning for its second season, Scotland is once again taking a starring role. The Outlander prequel tells the stories of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, alongside the remarkable story of Claire's parents, Henry Beauchamp and Julia Moriston. While the drama transports viewers into the Scotland of the early 18th century, and the world of the First World War, many of the locations seen on screen are real places you can discover during a visit to Scotland. Here are some of the Scottish locations that helped bring Blood of My Blood to life. Doune Castle (Castle Leoch) One location will be instantly familiar to Outlander fans. Doune Castle, near Stirling, once again provides the exterior of Castle Leoch, ancestral home of Clan MacKenzie and an important setting in the story of Ellen MacKenzie. The magnificent medieval castle previously appeared as Castle Leoch in the original Outlander series. In real life, Doune is one of Scotland's best-preserved medieval castles and has an impressive screen CV beyond Outlander, having also appeared in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Game of Thrones. Best of all, this is one filming location that you can actually explore. Balvaird Castle (Castle Leathers) Another genuine Scottish castle appearing in Blood of My Blood is Balvaird Castle in Perthshire. The remarkably complete tower house was transformed into Castle Leathers for the series. Dating [...]