Midhope Castle

“If I’m killed now, Sassenach, Lallybroch is yours.”

Outlander, Diana Gabeldon

Getting there

Follow the M9 east bound and the signs for Hopetoun House. Don’t be surprised when you start heading down a narrow road with lots of twists and turns. The castle is hidden down a turn off for Hopetoun sawmill.

The only way to get to this castle is by driving, as there is no public transport near by.

As you turndown the road to the sawmill you will pass a fireworks shop on the right hand side. As you cross a little bridge at the bottom of the road you will arrive in the castle car park.

Entry costs and services

I bagged this castle on Sunday the 3rd of November and the entry costs were: Cost per person- £3.50 Large vehicle (up to 16 seats)- £40.00 Coach (16+ seats)- permission required from estate office. (some prices may change)

opening hours- 9:00am-5:00pm

there is small car park.

website: http://www.hopetoun.co.uk

phone: +44 131 331 9940

Review

If you haven’t already worked it out, this castle is famous for being in the TV series Outlander as the main characters home ‘Lallybroch’.

Just to be clear, this castle is a semi-ruin and your entry cost only allows you to view the castle from its exterior. It is unsafe to enter the building.

This castle has been here since 1458 when it used to be called ‘Medhope’. You approach the castle by foot up a driveway and there are inhabited houses in the grounds and a sawmill at the back. You enter the courtyard through a beautiful archway. In the courtyard you can stand on the steps for a photo and get a good look at the building.

It is also possible to walk round the back of the castle, but be careful as it is quite muddy.

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Overall, it was really interesting place to visit. I hope that the money they make from its recent popularity goes back into restoring this little treasure to its former glory.

A must visit for any Outlander fan.