July 18, 2024 -- I'm a big fan of Outlander, so booking a one-day Outlander Tour (in Scotland) was a no-brainer for me. It was a small group tour with a company called Rabbie. It left from the Edinburgh bus station. Our tour guide was a young man named Jamie. Believe it or not. He claimed it was his real name, not a stage name. Jamie had only been with the tour company for a few weeks. He did a good job, giving us a lot of information and playing Scottish music in between (I think he was a wanna-be DJ). I gave him a good tip. I have a different experience now when I watch Outlander. There is a familiarity.
Our first stop was Midhope Castle, a 15th century tower house. In the series, it stands in for Lallybroch (Broch Tuarach), the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser. The interior of the castle is closed to the public. It is derelict. All the interior shots were filmed in a studio. I have to admit that standing in front of Lallybroch was one of those "pinch me" moments. If only Jamie (Sam) had been there.
Me at Lallybroch
Lallybroch (Midhope Castle)
Mailbox for Jamie and Claire Fraser
