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Droughtlander comes to an end soon

Droughtlander is coming to an end as Season 4 of Outlander is set to premiere in a few weeks . To help fans get through the wait, Outlander stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan dished on the one thing they cannot live without on set.

Outlander news from Outlander tours

Heughan and Balfe were asked to list the five things they depend on while filming new seasons of Outlander. While the two differed on most of the things, they agreed that they absolutely cannot live without coffee while filming Outlander series four .

The two also adorably said they need each other on set, though for Balfe that’s only because she needs “a tall ginger Scott to take the piss out of it.”

According to Town and Country, the rest of the cast and crew also got in on the fun and listed their requirements during filming. This includes Cesar Domboy, who needs access to Wi-Fi, and Ed Speelers, who always has his music on standby.

The cast members also gave plenty of love to the crew and the fans who are constantly sending them goodies.

Season 4 of Outlander will explore Jamie and Claire’s journey as they set up new lives in colonial America. In the process, the two will face many challenges, including coming to terms with slavery and the brewing American Revolution. Much of Outlander series four was filmed at the Wardpark Studios in Cumbernauld, Scotland .

Another big storyline this season is Brianna’s (Sophie Skelton) highly anticipated reunion with Jamie, which should bring plenty of emotions.

In the meantime, Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe are scheduled to make an appearance this weekend at New York Comic-Con. The two will join their fellow cast members for a special panel about the upcoming season. The event, which will be live streamed on the internet, will also feature the likes of Skelton and her on-screen romance, Richard Rankin.

The new season of Outlander kicks off Nov. 4 on Starz.

Visit up to six Outlander film locations in our unique Outlander tours . Phone 07305-294773 for more details or conatct us online .

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Lallybroch tour – Outlander film locations

The Outlander TV series continues to be a smash hit in the UK and America .  Three Scottish castles in particular feature heavily in the story lines – Midhope Castle ( Lallybroch ) , Linlithgow Palace  (Wentworth Prison ) and Blackness Castle ( Fort William army headquarters ) . Book your tour on 07305-294773 or contact us online ,

1  Midhope Castle – Lallybroch
Lallybroch is the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser , filmed at Midhope Castle .

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Scenes were shot at Midhope Castle near the Hopetoun Estate near South Queensferry.
Midhope was built in the 15th Century and was built by John Martyne, laird of Medhope. It was rebuilt in the mid 1600s and remains much the same today.
Visitors are asked to admire Midhope from a distance as the interior remains largely derelict.

Midhope Castle is the external location for fictional Lallybroch, the family home of character Jamie Fraser , and it is located on the Hopetoun Estate .  Midhope Castle dates back to the 15th Century and although the exterior is relatively intact the castle is derelict inside. Midhope Castle tours can be booked on

Toll free number 1-866-233-2644

on  or online .

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Linlithgow Palace – Wentworth Prison

Linlithgow Palace photos , 44 printThis royal pleasure palace and birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots became the backdrop for some of the most harrowing scenes of the show.
Depicted as Wentworth Prison, the prison corridors and entrance were used in episode 15 of the first series when Jamie Fraser was brutally incarcerated by his adversary, Black Jack Randall.
Built in the 1400s and 1500s, the now-ruined palace is set among the spectacular surrounds of Linlithgow Loch and Peel.

Outlander Castle tours can be booked on

Toll free number 1-866-233-2644

on  or online .

 

3  Blackness Castle – Fort William army headquarters

outlander , blackness castleOne of Scotland’s most impressive strongholds, Blackness Castle near Linlithgow was used as the Fort William headquarters of Black Jack Randall.
The 15th-century ex-artillery fortress overlooks the Firth of Forth and is known as “the ship that never sailed” due to its unusual shape.
It was built in the 15th century by one of Scotland’s most powerful families, the Crichtons.

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Castle tours can be booked on

Toll free number 1-866-233-2644

on  or online .

 

Outlander tour of three Scottish castles

–  up to 4 passengers £160
Entrance tickets, food and refreshments are not included . Explorer passes are available from Historic Environment Scotland for  Blackness Castle and Linlithgow Palace .

Outlander tours  – Outlander photo gifts

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Outlander tours featuring Lallybroch , home of Jamie Fraser

Tours start at 10 am . Our private group tours take up to four people to three Outlander filming locations – Lallybroch ( Midhope Castle) , Castle Leoch ( Doune Castle ) and Falkland ( Inverness ) .

We also offer bespoke private tours with the option of choosing your own itinerary .

Tours start from locations in Edinburgh or Glasgow .
Normal pickup point is Edinburgh/ Glasgow city centre at your hotel , accommodation or port in Edinburgh  .

Other pickup points can be arranged .

Itinerary

On this tour we visit various locations used for filming the hit series Outlander. Based on the best selling novels by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander is filmed in a number of locations in castles and towns in central Scotland.

1   Lallybroch – Midhope Castle 
The ancestral home of Jamie Fraser is actually Midhope Castle on the fringes of the Hopetoun Estate near South Queensferry.

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Midhope was built in the 15th Century and was built by John Martyne, laird of Midhope. It was rebuilt in the mid 1600s and remains much the same today.
Visitors are asked to admire Midhope from a distance as the interior remains largely derelict.

Midhope Castle is the external location for fictional Lallybroch, the family home of character Jamie Fraser , and it is located on the Hopetoun Estate .  Midhope Castle dates back to the 15th Century and although the exterior is relatively intact the castle is derelict inside. Midhope Castle tours can be booked on

Toll free number 1-866-233-2644

Freephone 0800-6190575

on  or online .

Lallybroch being an important part of the Outlander story, much use is made of Midhope Castle.

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Doune Castle – Castle Leoch

doune castle , outlanderOriginally dating to the 13th Century, Doune Castle near Stirling plays Castle Leoch, home to Colum MacKenzie and his clan.
It also features in the 20th century episode when Claire and Frank Randall visit the castle on a day trip.
Once a Royal residence, Doune Castle was rebuilt by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany in the late 14th Century.
Doune has appeared several times on screen and was widely used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It also represented the castle Winterfell in Game of Thrones.

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Doune Castle was built in  1400 for the first Duke of Albany and provides the setting for Castle Leoch in Outlander. It was also the set for Winterfell in Game of Thrones and Monty Python’s Holy Grail.

Doune is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Scotland.

This Outlander tour visits the historic town of Falkland. The town is the setting for episode one where Frank and Claire Randall come to Scotland on holiday. Falkland Palace is a historic building and shops and  features can be recognised , including the town square fountain where Frank encounters Jamie’s ghost watching Claire through the window.

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  • Travel by saloon car
  • Up to an hour at each location
  • Small private group tour with a maximum of four people

Tour costs – £200 for 2 people

£225 for 3 people

£250 for  4 people

Lunch , refreshments and entrance tickets are not included in the price.

Outlander set locations tour from Edinburgh
For bookings phone 07305-294773 or contact us online .

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Could Jamie become James ( Bond, James Bond ) ?

OUTLANDER hunk Sam Heughan has revealed he wouldn’t require a hefty fee to play James Bond – because new movie The Spy Who Dumped Me already handed him the car and tux. Outlander news from Outlander tours .

The actor was participating in a Facebook live stream to promote the new flick.

Sam Heughan revealed his celeb crush

And fans of the Scot were left buzzing at the thought he may portray the agent when Daniel Craig decides to officially pack it in.

Heughan was asked by punters during the live stream about rumours he may be next in line to take over from Craig and star as famous 007.

And, reading the question out, he joked: “Are you really in the running for James Bond? Please say yes.

“Well if you would like me to, of course I will. I feel like I’ve got the tuxedo and I’ve got the car from this movie so I could just take them with me.

Daniel Craig in the Bond role

Daniel Craig in the Bond role

“So, really actually they don’t need to pay me that much because I can bring everything with me.”

Proud Scotsman Heughan delighted in the opportunity to rattle off a few of his favourite Scottish words after the query was raised during the Q&A.

He said: “I love bawbag.

“You can obviously say that to anyone, especially if you really like someone.

“Here’s a tip, go up to someone in Scotland and say ‘you’re a complete bawbag’ – they’ll love you for it.

 

“There’s also tuechter and I like the word raj.

“Someone can be in a raji who is a bit mental as in they’re a bit crazy or a bit off-the-wall all the time.”

Heughan also revealed who his celeb crush is during the stream.

And fans may not have been surprised to learn the Hollywood A-lister who has caught Sam’s eye is none other than new movie co-star Mila Kunis.

The Outlander hunk has always had a crush on Mila Kunis . The Jamie Fraser star explained that the best part of working on the flick was his acting partners Kunis and comedian Kate McKinnon.

He said: “The best part about the movie was Kate and Mila.

“Kate is so funny, if you watch SNL you’ll know how amazing she is.

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Drummond Castle Gardens tour

Drummond Castle Gardens tour

Drummond Castle and Gardens – the grounds, which date back to 1630, are considered “the best example of formal terraced gardens in Scotland”. The castle was used as the Palace of Versailles in an episode of TV drama Outlander.

Drummond Castle Gardens, which are protected as a category A listed building — in contrast to the B listed castle — already attract thousands of visitors per year, and are included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.The gardens — complete with peacocks — feature ancient yew hedges and the remaining beech tree planted by Queen Victoria in 1842.But the grounds — which also featured in 1995 feature film Rob Roy, starring Liam Neeson — could now see a huge boost in tourist numbers thanks to the so-called “Outlander effect”.

Visit four ancient Scottish castles in our unique tour – Drummond Castle Gardens , Stirling Castle , Doune Castle and Linlithgow Palace. Phone 07305-294773 for more details and bookings.

Take a 360 degree tour of Drummond Castle Gardens. use your cursor to move left, right , up and down .

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Midhope Castle – Outlander’s Lallybroch

Midhope Castle – Outlander’s Lallybroch

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Midhope Castle

Located on the Hopetoun Estate is Midhope Castle which is the external location for fictional Lallybroch, the family home of character Jamie Fraser. Midhope Castle dates back to the 15th Century and although the exterior is relatively intact the castle is derelict inside and not open to the public . Book your Outlander tours on 07305-294773 .

Lallybroch Castle – 360 degree photo by Outlander tours

Hopetoun House

Hopetoun House was designed by William Bruce and then altered and extended by William Adam, Hopetoun House is one of the finest examples of 18th century architecture in Britain.

The magnificent interiors which have remained virtually unchanged for three centuries reflect the elegance of the Georgian era and are decorated with the best period furniture, paintings, tapestries and clocks, with beautifully crafted finishes of carving, gilding and plaster work.

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