In this episode Brianna and Roger go through the joy of having their new baby Amanda, only to find out she has a heart defect which Claire cannot cure. So they make the heartbreaking decision to leave their parents Claire and Jamie to return to their own time in the 60s in the hope of getting treatment for Amanda . They travel to the standing stones of Ocracoke and make their farewells .
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Ocracoke is a small island off the coast of North Carolina . Located on the island is the northernmost portal in the Bermuda Triangle group of time portals. The exact location of the portal is marked by four standing stones.
Our featured picture shows Craigh na Dun with the standing stones there ready for filming . There are permanent stones at Clava Cairns near Culloden .
Historically, the island of Ocracoke was used as fishing and hunting ground by the local Indian population, but it was never permanently settled. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the island was intermittently considered a pirate haven. By the mid-18th century, it had been sparsely settled by colonists.
Outlander travel through the stones
The question now for every real Outlander fan is where did they actually film this scene ? All of Outlander has been filmed in Scotland . We know about the Craigh na Dun standing stones at Kinloch Rannoch , but what about the Ocracoke standing stones ?
Craigh na Dun standing stones – Outlander time travel
Finding the exact spot of Craigh na Dun is in the countryside and the site of filming is at Kinnloch Rannoch in Perthshire. On the south side of the Dunalastair Reservoir in Tay Forest Park under the gaze of the spectacular Schiehallion mountain, this is scenic Highlands at its best. You will recognise the mound from the roadside and it’s just a short walk out to the site. Kinnloch Rannoch was used for Outlander travel through the stones in numerous other scenes , mainly because it’s one of the most remote and beautiful areas in the country.
The mystical and enchanting spot where Claire and Frank first come across the standing stones that soon after were to propel Claire back in time. They have been an ever present since, including in Season four . No standing stones actually exist here but I think they are based on a combination of Clava Cairns and Callanish , both of which are outstanding Scottish tourist sites. Even without the presence of the colossal pillars, this spot in Perthshire is a fantastic selection as Craigh na Dun with stunning views of the Perthshire countryside.
Craigh na Dun standing stones tour
1 . Lallybroch – Midhope Castle
The first location on this tour is Lallybroch – Midhope Castle, ancestral home of Jamie Fraser . Outlander scenes were shot at Midhope Castle on the fringes of the Hopetoun Estate near South Queensferry.
Midhope was built in the 15th Century by John Martyne, laird of Medhope. It was rebuilt in the mid 1600s and remains much the same today.
The interior ofMidhope is inaccessible .
Midhope Castle, a 16th-century tower house, is used as Lallybroch(also known as Broch Tuarach) in Outlander. Left to Jamie by his parents, Brian and Ellen, Lallybroch is also home to Jamie’s sister, Jenny, her husband Ian Murray and their children. Lallybroch is a crucial part of Jamie Fraser’s life in Outlander . In Outlander Jamie calls Claire Sassenach as a term of affection .
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2 . Doune Castle
Doune Castleis Castle Leoch in Outlander and also Winterfell in Game of Thrones and featured in Monty Python’s Holy Grail. VisitDoune Castle on a unique private tour .Check availability by phoning us now on 07305-294773 or contact us online . Toll free number 1-866-233-2644
Our photo tours of Scotland set off from Edinburgh and feature visits to the top scenic locations in the Highlands of Scotland .
Doune is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Scotland. This private tour starts at 10 am and it includes pick up and drop off from Edinburgh , a driver/guide , a stay of about an hour at each castle plus a visit to Craigh na Dun . Your guide will give details of the history of each castle , information about the Outlander filming plus all the other films made at Doune Castle including Monty Python and the Holy Grail . Outlander time travel
Behind the scenes access
Visitors to the castle can get details about filming inside the Great Hall and courtyard of the castle .Insider accessTake the audio tour of the castle narrated by Monty Python’s Terry Jones and Outlander’s Jamie Fraser ( Sam Heughan ) . The castle was used as the set for Winterfell in the TV seriesGame of Thrones(2011–present), an adaptation of the A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels by George R. R. Martin. The castle was also used as “Castle Leoch” in the TV adaption of the Outlander series of novels. The Great Hall is 20 metres by 8 metres , and 12 metres high to its timber roof, again a 19th-century replacement. Large windows light the hall, and stairs lead down to the three cellars on ground level.
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Stirling Castle.
Midhope Castle.
Blackness Castle.
Doune Castle.
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Yes, Midhope Castle is the real life location for Lallybroch , the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser . You can visit Lallybroch on our unique Outlander tours . Lallybroch, or Broch Tuarach, is Jamie’s fictional home in the series.
Outlander tours from Edinburgh can be booked online . In real life it’s an ancient 16th-century tower house outside Edinburgh. The castle stars in a number of Outlander episodes as the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser , played by Scottish actor Sam Heughan . You can visit the castle on one of our tours and take a look around the outside . Unfortunately the inside of Lallybroch is derelict and not accessible at the moment , although plans have been announced to build accommodation inside the castle . 
What is Broch Tuarach ? And can you take a tour to it ? It is an old broch on the land, Broch Tuarach means “north-facing tower” in Gaelic. Lallybroch, as the estate is known among those who live there, in turn means “lazy tower”. Lallybroch , ancestral home of Jamie Fraser , is also known as Broch Tuarach .
Broch Tuarach tours from £32.50 per person can be booked online . For last minute bookings phone / Whatsapp us on +447305-294773
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