Outlander Season 8 Filming Locations Scotland

Outlander Season 8 – the final season of the beloved series – premieres on Starz on 7 March 2026. After more than a decade of filming across Scotland, the series returns to the locations that made it iconic, bringing closure to Claire and Jamie’s story on Scottish soil.

For fans planning a trip to Scotland for the final season, this guide covers where Season 8 was filmed, which locations you can visit, and how to combine them into a memorable tour.

Where Was Outlander Season 8 Filmed?

Like every season since the beginning, Outlander Season 8 was primarily filmed at Wardpark Studios in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow. The studio has been the home of Outlander production since 2013, housing the interior sets including Fraser’s Ridge, the print shop, and period interiors.

Location filming for the final season took place across Scotland, returning to many of the established sites that defined the series:

Confirmed Returning Locations

• Doune Castle (Castle Leoch) – The medieval castle near Stirling that has been the visual anchor of the series since Season 1. Still one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions thanks to Outlander.
• Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) – The Z-plan tower house on the Hopetoun Estate that serves as Jamie’s ancestral home. Expect this to feature prominently in the final season’s emotional conclusion.
• Culloden Battlefield – The pivotal location in the Outlander story. Whether the final season revisits Culloden in narrative or flashback, it remains the most powerful location to visit.
• Culross (Cranesmuir) – The beautifully preserved 17th-century Fife village continues to appear in the series.
• Falkland (1940s Inverness) – Where the story begins. Likely to feature in the final season as Claire’s journey comes full circle.
• Blackness Castle (Fort William) – The dramatic coastal fortress on the Firth of Forth.
• Clava Cairns – The standing stones that inspired Craigh na Dun. Even if not directly filmed here, this is where the real magic lies for fans.

New Locations for the Final Season

As Season 8 episodes air from March 2026, we expect new filming locations to be confirmed by fans and location scouts. We will update this guide as new information becomes available. Known production activity has been reported in:

• Perthshire – including areas around Kinloch Rannoch (historic Craigh na Dun filming area) and the wider Highlands.
• East Lothian – coastal locations east of Edinburgh.
• Stirlingshire – in addition to Doune Castle, locations around the Stirling area.

This section will be updated as new Season 8 filming locations are confirmed. Bookmark this page and check back as episodes air.

Planning Your Outlander Season 8 Trip to Scotland

The Season 8 premiere will generate a wave of interest in visiting Scotland’s Outlander filming locations. Here’s how to make the most of it:

Day Trip Options

• Outlander day tour from Edinburgh – Visit Midhope Castle (Lallybroch), Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Culross, Doune Castle, and Falkland in a single day. The classic Central Belt circuit.
• Outlander day tour from Inverness – Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Castle Leod views, Beauly, and Loch Ness. The real Highland history behind the series.
• Outlander day tour from Glasgow – Glasgow University (Harvard), Glasgow Cathedral, Doune Castle, Culross, and Falkland.

Multi-Day Itineraries

For the ultimate Outlander experience, a 3–5 day private tour covers both the Central Belt filming locations and the Highland sites:

• Day 1: Edinburgh – Midhope, Blackness, Linlithgow, Culross, Falkland
• Day 2: Doune Castle, Stirling, drive north through Perthshire
• Day 3: Culloden, Clava Cairns, Beauly, Inverness
• Day 4: Isle of Skye or Loch Ness (combining with Outlander history)
• Day 5: Return south via Glencoe and Fort William

See our full Outlander tours Scotland page for more itinerary options and pricing.

Blood of My Blood – The Outlander Prequel

In addition to Season 8, the Outlander prequel series Blood of My Blood is filming across Scotland. The prequel explores the love stories of Jamie’s parents (Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie) and Claire’s parents (Henry and Julia Beauchamp), set in early 18th-century Scotland and World War I-era Britain.

The prequel is expected to introduce new filming locations alongside established Outlander sites. As the series develops, we will update our complete filming locations guide with prequel-specific locations.

For Outlander fans, this means Scotland’s filming location tourism will continue well beyond Season 8 – making 2026 and beyond an exciting time to visit.

Book Early – Peak Season Fills Fast

The Season 8 premiere is expected to drive a significant increase in Outlander tourism to Scotland in spring and summer 2026. If you are planning a trip:

• Book accommodation early – Edinburgh and Inverness hotels fill quickly during peak season (May–September).
• Book tours in advance – Private tours with knowledgeable driver-guides are limited in availability. We recommend booking 2–3 months ahead for peak dates.
• Consider shoulder season – April, May, September, and October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and better availability.

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