Midhope Castle | Lallybroch

First, we travel to the place that needs no introduction "Midhope Castle", known as Jamie’s lovely home Lallybroch and you'll get a warmer welcome than he did.

The cosy interior of the house has been re-created in the film studios, this is an external visit only.

In reality, visitors can’t explore the ruins of the castle but you can sit on the iconic steps of Lallybroch and wait for Jamie or Claire to walk through the beautiful archway in the courtyard.

Access to Lallybroch | Midhope Castle is seasonal and access is not guaranteed.

Blackness Castle | Fort William

The 15th century fortress of Blackness Castle, which doubles as the setting for the Fort William headquarters of Black Jack Randall and the heart-wrenching scene of Jamie’s incarceration.

One of Scotland’s most impressive strongholds, Blackness Castle was built in the 15th century by one of Scotland’s most powerful families, the Crichtons.

Blackness Castle is often referred to as ‘the ship that never sailed’ due to its great stone ship appearance.

From the castle you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Firth of Forth and Fife.

Linlithgow Palace | Wentworth Prison

Linlithgow Palace, was used to represent the infamous Wentworth Prison. It is here that Jamie is tortured and raped by Captain ‘Black Jack’ Randall.

A favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens from James I onward.

The great hall and chapel are particularly fine. James V (1512) and Mary Queen of Scots (1542) were both born here.

Doune Castle | Castle Leoch

Travel to Castle Leoch, home to the fictional Colum MacKenzie and the MacKenzie clan, in the beautiful little town of Doune.

Doune Castle was built around 1400 by Robert Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany, Earl of Menteith and Fife, a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle.

It plays a leading role in the show standing in for the fictional Castle Leoch, home to Colum MacKenzie and his clan in the 18th century episodes.

Its most striking feature is the 100ft high gatehouse which includes the splendid Lord’s Hall with its musicians’ gallery, double fireplace and carved oak screen.

You can hear the stories of the making of Monty Python and the Holy Grail which was also filmed at the castle.

Royal Burgh of Culross | Cranesmuir

Next we make our way to the filming location of The Royal Burgh of Culross, a town that time has passed by, which lies on the banks of the River Forth and was the location for the fictional village of Cranesmuir.

The town centre dates back to the 16th Century and it is at Culross Palace that you will find Claire’s herb garden and many of the buildings that star in the show.
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It is the most complete example in Scotland today of a Burgh of the 17th & 18th centuries.

Falkland | Inverness

Arriving in Falkland (Inverness 1946), is where you can see Mrs Bairds Bed and Breakfast as The Covenanters Hotel situated in the heart of the historic village.
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Opposite is the recognizable ‘Bruce fountain’ and Falkland Palace with the Lomond Hills as the dramatic backdrop.

Stop here to enjoy refreshments in the coffee shop before taking a walk around the village square to see the village parish church which was renamed Dalneigh Parish Church for the series.