If you have found yourself caught in the mystical and spell-binding Outlander saga and wish to be swept away to Claire and Jamie's world, you can experience some of the locations from the hit TV series near Edinburgh. There are so many local filming locations that featured in the ratings winner, some playing a more prominent part in Outlander than others, but most should be recognisable to fans of the show.
9. Bakehouse Close
Bakehouse Close, just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, was the setting for Jamie’s Print Shop and where Outlander fans saw Claire reunited with Jamie after years of separation. This is one of the best-preserved closes in the city and was transformed into busy 18th century Edinburgh for exterior shots of the Print Shop. Photo: Ian Georgeson
10. Craigmillar Castle
The ruined medieval castle of Craigmillar (Edinburgh’s other castle) featured as Ardsmuir Prison, the place of Jamie’s incarceration in Season 3. Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
11. Newhailes House
Located just a few miles east of Edinburgh, this 17th century Palladian villa served in Season 4 as Governor Tryon’s home in North Carolina, where Jamie discussed the offer of a land grant in exchange for service to the English Crown. Newhailes also featured when Jamie and Claire were introduced to Wilmington Society. Photo: no
12. Arniston House
Arniston House, a stately mansion house near Gorebridge, was used in Season 4 as both the theatre entrance and lobby where Jamie and Claire attended a play in Wilmington with Governor Tryon, and where Claire’s medical skills saved Edward Fanning’s life. Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden