Outlander Fan Trip: Walk in Claire & Jamie’s Footsteps
If you’ve ever dreamed of touching the stones at Craigh na Dun , wandering through Castle Leoch 🏰 or sipping tea in 1940s “Inverness” … this Outlander-inspired Scotland itinerary is your ticket!
Here’s a clear, easy-to-follow route, with filming locations 📍, where to stay, where to eat and which scenes were filmed there 🎬
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Craigh na Dun location
Scottish Highlands travel guide
📝 Quick Map of the Journey
Day 1-2: Edinburgh → Falkland → Culross
Day 3: Doune Castle → Drummond Gardens
Day 4-5: Drumlanrig Castle
Day 6-7: Inverness area (Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness)
Day 8: Return to Edinburgh
🚗 We recommend renting a car to make the most of your Outlander adventure
It gives you the freedom to explore castles, villages, and hidden spots at your own pace
Booking through booking.com is easy, reliable, and they offer great options for all budgets. 🌄🏰
1. Falkland: “Inverness, 1940s”
📍 Location: Fife, 1 hour from Edinburgh
🎬 Scenes: Claire & Frank’s honeymoon stroll, the ghostly Highlander watching her through the window
💡 Tip: The main square looks exactly like in the show.
What to see:
Falkland Palace gardens 🌿
Bruce Fountain (Highlander sighting spot)
The Covenanter Hotel exterior 🏆
Stay: Covenanter Hotel - You’re literally staying in the filming location! Cozy rooms & pub downstairs.
Eat: The Hayloft Tearoom - Scones, soups & 1940s vibes.
2. Culross: “Cranesmuir”
📍 Location: Fife, 30 min from Falkland
🎬 Scenes: Geillis’s house, the pillory, Claire’s herb garden (Culross Palace)
💡 Tip: The ochre palace walls and cobblestone streets are Insta-perfect 📸.
What to see:
Culross Palace & gardens 🌸
Mercat Cross (where townsfolk gather)
The “witch trial” street
Stay: Local B&B like Sandhaven Guest House - historic charm
Eat: 🥧 Bessie’s Café or 🍺 The Red Lion Inn - cozy and full of character.
3. Doune Castle: “Castle Leoch” 🏰
📍 Location: Stirling, 1h15 from Culross
🎬 Scenes: Claire’s arrival to Castle Leoch & meeting the MacKenzies
💡 Tip: The audio guide is narrated by Sam Heughan (Jamie) 😍
What to see:
Great Hall & courtyard
The castle kitchen (yes, Mrs. Fitz vibes)
Walk around the river for epic photos
Stay: Foyers Lodge (Loch Ness area, if you’re heading north) - boutique Highland style
Eat: 🥪 Coffee Bothy Café (inside Deanston Distillery, 5 min away) - try whisky-infused treats!
4. Drummond Castle Gardens: “Versailles” 🌹
📍 Location: Crieff, 45 min from Doune
🎬 Scenes: Season 2 French palace gardens.
💡 Tip: Visit on a sunny day to see the colors pop
What to see:
Main terrace view (iconic filming spot)
Maze-like pathways
Seasonal flowers in bloom
Stay: Hawkswood Country Estate - luxury self-catering with a countryside vibe.
Eat: 🥗 Local tearooms in Crieff - charming & quiet.
5️. Drumlanrig Castle: “Bellhurst Manor”
📍 Location: Dumfries & Galloway, 2h from Crieff
🎬 Scenes: Duke of Sandringham’s estate, Claire’s confinement.
💡 Tip: Check opening times – it’s seasonal.
What to see:
Grand staircase & reception rooms
Estate grounds (perfect for a picnic)
Stay: Country inn nearby (like Trigony House Hotel: dog-friendly & rustic)
Eat: 🍖 Try local pubs for hearty Scottish fare
6. Inverness area: Clava Cairns & Culloden Battlefield
📍 Location: 3h from Drumlanrig (Highlands)
🎬 Scenes: Craigh na Dun inspiration + the real battlefield that shaped Jamie & Claire’s fate
💡 Tip: Go early for quiet magic at Clava Cairns 🌌
What to see:
Clava Cairns standing stones
Culloden Visitor Centre & battlefield
Stay: Foyers Lodge (Loch Ness views, romantic & remote)
Eat: 🦪 River House Restaurant - oysters & amazing desserts
💖 Fan Tips
🎧 Bring headphones for the Doune Castle audio tour - Sam Heughan’s voice in your ear is priceless
⏳ Leave time to wander – these towns have real history beyond the series
📷 Wear comfy shoes but bring a cute scarf or cloak for photos.
☔ Scotland’s weather changes fast - pack layers!
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