Blood Of My Blood Filming Locations In Scotland (2025)!

Outlander fans, did you know that you can visit some of the Blood of My Blood filming locations? 

They filmed the prequel in Scotland, and it makes the perfect excuse for a road trip. 

I’m completely obsessed with the new show, and so I decided to go on an adventure to revisit the magic.

Here are 10 Outlander: Blood of My Blood filming locations you can actually visit.

Where was Outlander: Blood of My Blood filmed? 

Outlander: Blood of My Blood was almost entirely filmed in the lowlands of Scotland. 

They filmed a large part of the show in Wardpark Film & Television Studios in Cumbernauld.

But they also used real Scottish castles, churches and countryside to bring Diana Gabaldon’s time-travelling universe to life. 

So, there are plenty of filming locations that you can actually visit that will make you feel part of the show. 

Outlander: Blood of my Blood filming locations in Scotland

1. Doune Castle / Castle Leoch

Ah, Castle Leoch. Since watching the Outlander series, this has become one of my favourite castles in all of Scotland. 

I was so happy to see the team use Doune Castle again for Outlander: Blood of my Blood. 

It’s the seat of Clan MacKenzie with Laird Colum MacKenzie as its leader.

Although they only filmed the exteriors of the castle for the prequel, I still think it’s worth visiting the inside as well.  

Make sure to pick up an audio guide where you can tune into a special Outlander tour narrated by Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser!

It’s not just Outlander that was filmed here, either. Monty Python and Game of Thrones both used this legendary keep for production. 

Related Post: How to visit Castle Leoch from Outlander 

2. Glasgow Park Circus / Julia’s Flat 

In the 20th century, Julia has a flat in London where she eventually lives with Henry.

The exterior scenes for her apartment were not actually filmed in London but in Glasgow, around Park Circus. 

They closed these streets for around a week for filming during production. 

You can visit Park Circus to see Julia’s home, but remember to be respectful.

It’s a residential area, and they didn’t film inside any of these houses.

3. Balvaird Castle / Castle Leathers 

Did you know that Castle Leathers, where Brian Fraser lives, is a real castle in Scotland? 

It’s called Balvaird Castle, and it’s a keep that existed during the Jacobite era. 

The good news for Outlander fans is that it’s open to the public and completely free of charge. 

As Castle Leathers featured in almost every episode of the prequel, you could spend hours chasing down all the filming locations here. 

It’s a must-visit for any Outlander: Blood of my Blood fan! 

4. Kelvingrove Park Garden Steps / London 

Throughout series 1, episode 2 “S.W.A.K (Sealed With a Kiss)”, Henry is fighting in World War I while Julia is working in a censorship office.

They fall in love through love letters and finally meet in person after his leave is approved. 

They are united on a set of London steps where they have their first kiss, and these steps can be found in Glasgow. 

You only need to head to the Kelvingrove Park Garden Steps to find them. 

They are near Park Circus, where the exteriors of Julia’s flat were filmed.

5. Kinloch Rannoch / Craigh Na Dun 

I often get the question, ‘Does Craigh Na Dun exist?’. Well, I have some good and bad news for you.

The bad is that the stone circle is not real. But the good news is that the breathtaking place where the scenes were filmed is.

You can visit the Craigh Na Dun filming location at Kinloch Rannoch in Perthshire. 

Although it’s private land, the family do let fans visit. There’s even a small car park that accepts donations. 

It is quite a drive to get here, but well worth the effort if you’re a fan of Outlander and the new prequel.

Here, you can see the location where Julia and Henry travel back in time through the stones. 

6. Kilbride Castle Chapel / Fraser Chapel 

Another Blood of My Blood filming location you can visit is Kilbride Castle Chapel near Stirling.

You’ll see this chapel in many notable scenes with Julia Beauchamp, Simon Fraser, Davina Porter, Brian Fraser and Murtagh.

On my visit, I couldn’t go inside as it was closed for the winter. But it was worth seeing from the outside. It’s such a beautiful place. 

A wee warning: driving here requires travelling on single lanes with passing places, and there is very limited parking by the entry gate. 

Remember to park with consideration and leave no trace after your visit.

7. Melville House / Grant Estate

Melville House was a filming location for the Grant Residence in Blood of my Blood.

Here, we see Henry Beauchamp act as the bladier for Laird Isaac Grant of Clan Grant.

Although most of the interiors were filmed in Bannockburn House near Stirling, the exteriors were filmed here. 

It’s a stunning 17th-century property in Fife, worth taking a peek. 

Did you know you can actually stay on the grounds of Melville House? It’s called Melville Escapes, and it looks like a dream getaway.

8. Midhope Castle / Lallybroch

Lallybroch is the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser in Outlander, and it was once again used for production in Blood of My Blood. 

This is a real castle that you can visit near South Queensferry in Edinburgh, on the wider Hopetoun Estate. 

Midhope Castle is a 15th-century keep built by John Martyne.

It was inhabited until the 20th century, until it was abandoned and fell into decline.

For years, many people paid little attention to it until it was used for Lallybroch in the Outlander series. Now, it sees visitors every day!

The great news for fans is that it’s open to the public, and you can visit for a small fee. 

Although you can’t go inside, it’s well worth the time and money to say you’ve been there and for the photo opportunities!

9. Culross Abbey Mansion / Nairn Palace 

If you were wondering where Nairn Palace was filmed, it was on the grounds of Culross Abbey Mansion. 

Unfortunately, this is private property, and so you cannot access it without permission.

But you can still visit Culross Abbey next door, which is owned by Historic Scotland. You’ll recognise the church tower from the show. 

It’s a Cistercian abbey founded in the 13th century by Malcom, Earl of Fife. It’s free to visit and is such a peaceful place.

Culross is also where they filmed the village of Cranesmuir in Outlander. So, it’s well worth visiting if you’re a fan.

You can wander the historic streets in the village, explore Culross Palace & gardens and take a walk to the West Kirk. 

All are Outlander filming locations that appeared in the very first series.

10. Luss / Beltaine, Tynchal & Clan Gatherings

The scenes of Beltaine, the Tynchal and some clan gatherings were all filmed in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. 

Although you’ll be hard-pressed to find the exact location of the forests, lochs and glens, you can visit the gorgeous village of Luss.

It’s a stunning area of natural beauty where you can take a stroll through the historic houses, have a coffee or take a ferry across the lake. 

They also filmed some of Outlander around Loch Katrine nearby, if you want to plan a themed day out. 

Addressing the Blood of my Blood bridge location

I know I’m going to get a lot of questions about the Blood of my Blood bridge location, as it’s such a lovely spot. 

I never normally gatekeep places, as it’s not my style. But, in this rare instance, I am not sharing it (even the area) in order to protect it. 

It’s in a very remote location on private land, and the owner and production company want to keep the location secret.

This place was also accessed responsibly, adhering to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, and no trace was left. 

I managed to find this on my own through research and satellite images, but also a bit of luck and blind faith. 

If you’re stubborn enough, I’m sure you’ll find it eventually. Thank you for your understanding. 

Are you looking for more Outlander filming locations in Scotland?

Words cannot express how much I love Outlander. The story, the characters, chemistry, the universe and scenery. It’s all breathtaking. 

I’ve watched every episode and have visited almost every filming location used in the show. 

So, I have lots of travel guides on my blog to help you plan an Outlander road trip in Scotland and beyond.  

Make sure to read my comprehensive travel guide next. This has all the locations you can visit with some sage advice. 

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