Outlander Filming Locations
Brenachoile Point
Outlander Filming Locations
I've just read Sam Heughan's book about his West Highland Way walk. Sam stars in the hit TV show Outlander as Jamie Fraser, much of it filmed in Scotland.
As well as describing his experience walking the West Highland Way, the Scottish actor tells of his break into acting and role in Outlander. Filming locations include Rannoch Moor, Aberdour Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Falkland and Dean Castle.
Search the internet, and you'll find lots of themed Outlander tours. This guide will tell you how to discover the ones filmed in Scotland's first National Park.
The Trossachs, chosen to depict the wilderness of North Carolina, where Claire and Jamie Fraser settle during later seasons, also included locations such as Bridge of Allan (close to the National Park) and Callander.
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Doune Castle (from Unsplash)
Doune Castle
Doune is just outside the park but on the 40-mile Trossachs Trail route, and its castle has featured as a location for many TV programmes and movies such as Game of Thrones, Outlaw King and Monty Python. For Outlander, it became Castle Leoch.
Doune Castle, managed by Historic Scotland, is open to the public from April to September.
Deanston Distillery
Deanston Distillery is nearby and close to the National Park. The distillery dates back to 1785, producing whisky from 1965. Deanston is another location you can visit, with daily tasting tours and an excellent cafe.
Deanston Distillery
Brenachoile Point
About three miles from Trossachs Pier, accessed by a smooth road around Loch Katrine, Brenachoile Point is an excellent destination to walk or cycle. The finger-style grassy peninsular is a good picnic spot and was used in a scene featuring Bree and Roger, who parked their car on the headland.
You can't drive there, let alone park your car. However, permission was granted for the filming, but that didn't stop the vehicle from getting stuck. Luckily, the Sir Walter Scott Steamship crew came to the rescue and towed them out. Talking of the cruise boats, the frequent trips from the pier will take you up close to Brenachoile Point, including the iconic Steamship Sir Walter Scott, which is back sailing for summer 2023.
Brenachoile Point, Loch Katrine
Devil’s Pulpit
Finnich Glen frequently referred to as Devil's Pulpit, is a 100-foot-deep gorge near the Loch Lomond village of Drymen. Take care approaching, firstly the road gets very busy and then the climb down into the gorge is a bit precarious. I remember passing when they were filming, not realising what a 'hit' Outlander would be and the massive increase in visitors that would result. There's been a crackdown in recent years on parking restrictions on the roads around Devil's Pulpit. Please park legally, and you will save yourself from a fine.
Enjoy visiting the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs filming locations for Outlander.
Devil’s Pulpit (from Unsplash)
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