Outlander – Brodie Bags Scottish Castles

Drummond Castle

Getting There This castle is located on the A822 to Crieff in Perthshire. At the entrance there is a narrow gate that leads to a very long tree lined driveway so arriving by public transport could prove difficult. Entry costs and services This is a privately owned castle so check https://www.drummondcastlegardens.co.uk before you visit asContinue reading “Drummond Castle”

Aberdour castle

“The morning e’er saw mirth and glee in the hoary feudal tower of bold sir Alan Mortimer the lord of Aberdour.” David Vedder, Sir Alan Mortimer A legend of fife 1855 Getting there This castle is located next to Aberdour train station. in the lovely village of Aberdour in the kingdom of Fife. The turnContinue reading “Aberdour castle”

Doune Castle

“your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries!” Monty Python and the Holy Grail, 1975 Getting there Head along the M9 towards Dunblane near Stirling, turn off the roundabout to the beautiful village of Doune and then keep your eyes peeled for a small sign on a really really sharp bend. (andContinue reading “Doune Castle”

Blackness Castle

“it’s one of the ruins that Cromwell knocked about a bit” Harry Bedford and Terry Sullivan Getting there located on the shores of the beautiful coastal village of Blackness, this castle is convenient for Edinburgh and Falkirk. just off the M9 along a rural road towards the Firth of forth, when you arrive in BlacknessContinue reading “Blackness Castle”

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 wayContinue reading “Midhope Castle”