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. For season 4 of the starz series outlander, which premieres at 8 p. 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. 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. And so begins my tour of locations used in series two of outlander. So far, we have 5 series of outlander filmed and a series 6 is already underway and will start filming 2020. Take a trip to scotland to see where outlander is filmed l gma duration. Nov 23, 2018 the ultimate guide to outlander filming locations in scotland. 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. 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. Outlander inspires fans to visit scotland where the show is. Outlander season 3 filming locations top picks from. A bumper new outlander map has been released by scotlands tourism body with almost 40 filming locations now included in the guide. Feb 15, 2017 outlander scotland filming locations and season 4 filming prep 21618 duration.
With caitriona balfe, sam heughan, duncan lacroix, sophie skelton. There she encounters the dashing highland warrior jamie. 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. Enter the world of outlander, a thrilling romantic adventure that transcends history. 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. But here are a few places where you can catch a glimpse of the outlander magic. I remember my thoughtprocess during the early minutes of series 1, episode 1 of outlander. Outlander locations in scotland most outlander filming locations are in scotland. Outlander shoots in culross, fife, scotland outlander tv news. The popular timetravel series is still filmed in scotland. Jun 29, 2019 these scenes were filmed in the beautifullydecorated red drawing room within the home.
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. Outlander film locations in edinburgh this is edinburgh. 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. Outlander is predominantly filmed in scotland even the french scenes. The producers are looking at bringing everyone back in the fall. Fortunately, theres still lots to see here are the most iconic locations used. When will outlander season 6 filming begin in scotland. While most of the action in the book takes place in the highlands, most of the locations for the show are in central scotland. 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.
Many of the outlander filming locations are real places with different names that you can visit. So, i have firsthand experience on how to visit most of these places. Outlander filming locations in scotland outlander locations. One of scotlands most iconic locations as well as the site of its own dark history. Tulloch ghru, for instance, is the place claire first meets jamie after being rescued from black jack randall. The scenes where claire goes through the stones were filmed at kinloch rannoch in. Scotland has served as the base for outlander since the series launched in 2014. Craigh na dun, the location of the stones that kick off claires outlander story.
An english combat nurse from 1945 is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. Outlander visit scotland, has put together an informative map that lists the main locations. 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. The outlander has a wealth of other sites filmed in scotland. Jamie fraser played by sam heughan in outlander, which was filmed at several locations in scotland photo. How was north carolina filmed in scotland for outlander. Journey back to the 18th century scotland on this small group outlander tour that departs from edinburgh. Outlander is filmed in scotland, primarily at the wardpark studios at cumbernaud near glasgow. Outlander filming locations the ultimate challenge. From the opening scenes of the very first episode of outlander, the mood was set with the sweeping mountains of glencoe. While the stones arent there, you can visit standing stones across the uk where its located. Bigbudget drama outlander films in scotland bbc news. Outlander often uses parts of scotland to stand in for other international locations.
Filming locations in scotland for the outlander series. And so we reflect upon how the drama that has unfolded on screen does so with a stunning scottish backdrop. Starz outlander season 4 set in north carolina raleigh. 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 central scotland adventures. Outlander shoots in culross, fife, scotland outlander. That includes outlander season 6, which was supposed to start filming in may.
From the gruesome images of claires abduction, to her escape into the virtual dream world she created, and. As ever, the location team have sourced some great scottish sites to help tell the story. Over the years the show has built an impressive base, with huge sets and a vast warehouse for costumes. Sam heughan recently tweeted about a potential filming date. 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. This week outlander has been shooting in culross, fife in scotland. Feb 05, 2020 but here are a few places where you can catch a glimpse of the outlander magic. Outlander filming locations the ultimate challenge around. Outlander inspires fans to visit scotland where the show. Outlander filming location tour scotland authentic. According to research scotland has conducted recently. 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 tour of locations from edinburgh brit movie tours. 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. Starzsony pictures and tspl outlander is a global phenomenon. Here is a portion of the letter that was sent to residents of culross featured in an article by the dumfermline press. The best outlander locations you can visit in scotland. 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.
Glencourse old kirk is where jamie and claire were wedit was here that their grand adventure truly begins. 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. 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 season 3 filming locations scotland travel blog. 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. And if thats not enough, the stunning beauty of the country, awash. 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. Filming for season 5 of outlander started in april 2019. Travel back to the actionpacked world of outlander on a private day trip to scotland s tv filming locations. American scifi drama outlander will become the most expensive tv production ever filmed in scotland but uk may have to wait to see it. Most of the filming was done in scotland including season 2s episodes in france.
How to visit outlanders craigh na dun stones in real life. Moore, the show premiered on august 9, 2014, on starz. 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. 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. Outlander filming locations in scotland map visitscotland. 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. When the plot sent claire, jamie, and murtagh to france in season two, the team used the quaint port of dysart. Outlander inspires fans to visit scotland where the show is filmed l gma good morning america. Compared to previous years, filming for these episodes has been much more secretive, and security has been much tighter than before. 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. 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.
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. Dont be fooled by jamie and claires immigration to north carolina, scotlands locations were. Jun 29, 2017 when outlander begins, the story starts off in the quaint town of inverness on scotlands northern shoreline. But in reality the scenes were filmed in falkland, a small village in fife. 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. Tour outlander filming locations in scotland authentic. There are many places throughout the beautiful hopetoun grounds that were used in the filming of outlander, seasons 1 4. Outlander scotland filming locations and season 4 filming prep 21618 duration. Reallife outlander filming locations around the world. 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. 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. Of course, this will depend on when scotland lifts restrictions on filming.
Last year, i went on an outlander pilgrimage around scotland and visited over 65 of these sites myself. Outlander is a historical drama television series based on the novel series of the same name by diana gabaldon. May 05, 2017 explore the incredible filming locations in scotland for the outlander series, plus the top castles you can spend the night in. Arts and culture film and tv outlander locations map. Outlander tv series filming locations in scotland 2020.
They were filming tuesday, wednesday, and today in the small village. 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. How was north carolina filmed in scotland for outlander season 5. Outlanders culloden filmed in cumbernauld bbc news. When outlander begins, the story starts off in the quaint town of inverness on scotlands northern shoreline. 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. The scenes where claire goes through the stones were filmed at kinloch rannoch in perth, near the eastern edge of. 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. Terminating in edinburgh, its a 150mile road trip slicing through the heart of the highlands, taking in the cairngorms. Claires dream house played a vital role in explaining her trauma in the outlander season 5 finale. Feb, 2020 outlander inspires fans to visit scotland where the show is filmed l gma good morning america. 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. Every outlander filming location in scotland daily record.
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