- As the popular TV series returns, online accommodation platform Scottish Hostels has shared a selection of delectable properties close to drama’s filming locations
- From Glencoe to Craigh na Dun, fans of the series will be able to explore the great Scottish outdoors close to the destinations they recognise from their favourite show
- Combining fascinating history, dramatic scenery and plenty of space, there’s never been a better time to enjoy the romance of Scotland
With the hotly anticipated arrival of the next season of Outlander just around the corner, online accommodation platform Scottish Hostels is encouraging fans of the historic drama to come and visit some of the series’ most beautiful filming locations.
From the wildly romantic ‘great outdoors’ of Glencoe to charming Inverness, lovers of the original Diana Gabaldon novels and the TV series the hugely successful books inspired can wander in the footsteps of dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser and his leading lady Claire Beauchamp Randall.
With 75 unique and charming accommodation options on their books, the Scottish Hostels team pride themselves on welcoming visitors to the amazing places its members call home, and holidaymakers will be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a place to bed down close to Outlander’s scene-stealing destinations.
By choosing to stay in an independently owned hostel, hosts will be on hand to point guests in the direction of filming spots and places where you can recreate your own “outlandish” moments – no time-travel required!
Glencoe
Outlander fans will instantly recognise the dramatic scenery from the opening credits of their favourite show, the historic mountain range of Glencoe.
Set in its own grounds at the foot of this striking mountain range, Glencoe Independent Hostel is perfectly located for adventurers wanting to explore the west coast of the Scottish Highlands.
Discover the majestic mountains, glens, forests and waterfalls, a magnificent playground for those who love the great outdoors. Guests have the choice between private and family rooms, and there are two cozy self-contained Bothies (cottages) and three log cabins perfect for a romantic getaway.
Craigh na Dun
In a pivotal scene upon which the whole Outlander saga is centred, Claire travels back in time when she visits the ancient stone circle at Craigh na Dun.
And while the magical monument doesn’t exist in real life, fans of the show can still enjoy the picturesque scenery of Kinloch Rannoch in Perthshire, where it was filmed. The 200-year-old farmstead of Comrie Croft is the closest to this beautiful part of the Southern Highlands.
Conveniently located within an hour’s drive from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, it offers a variety of glamping, eco-camping and hostel options within its grounds.
Guests can explore the striking local landscape on foot or on two wheels, with an onsite bike centre inviting visitors to enjoy a gentle family route or adrenalin-fuelled mountain bike adventure.
Also in Perthshire, the gardens of Castle Drummond make for a beautiful day out as they stood in for the French castle of Versailles on the show.
Inverness
While Claire’s story begins in Inverness in the 1940s, those scenes were actually shot in a small village called Falkland.
However, thanks to its convenient location close to the famous Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield and Fort George, the real Inverness is well worth a visit regardless – not least because of its magnificent Castle.
Inverness Hostel offers a modern and luxurious accommodation option close to all the action. All of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and the property is located within easy reach of numerous golf courses, The Highland Wildlife Park, Urquhart Castle and the mystical Loch Ness.
Lallybroch
The 15th-century Midhope Castle served as the exterior for Jamie’s home Lallybroch, also called Broch Tuarach on the show, and is located in the hamlet of Abercorn on the Hopetoun estate, on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
The newly opened Dolphin Inn is within easy reach of the Scottish capital and its transport links, and has a stylish retro design throughout. Guests can choose from twin, double (two ensuite) and a family / group room.
Located close to the coast in Dunbar, the hostel is only a short walk from the beaches, harbours, High Street and railway station / bus stops.
This hostel is also ideally positioned to visit the filming locations that appeared as Wentworth Prison (Linlithgow Palace in real life) and Dysart Harbour, which stood in for the French Town of Le Havre, on the show.
For further information and to book visit www.scottish-hostels.com.
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