FILM & TV TRAVEL GUIDE
FOR THE SET JETTERS
A lot of people experience Scotland’s beauty for the first time through the screen. It has long been a backdrop to cult classics, action masterpieces and historic tributes.
From the sweeping highland mountains to Glasgow’s role as a city stunt double, visiting the spots from the films and tv shows that hold meaning to you can be an incredibly fulfilling part of your journey through Scotland.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SCOTLAND FILM & TV TOURS
Explore famous Outlander sites in Scotland, where history and storytelling intertwine, or follow cinematic trails through dramatic glens and historic landmarks.
Fans of fantasy and film can also visit unforgettable Harry Potter film locations in Scotland, including the Glenfinnan Viaduct, where the Jacobite Steam Train crosses through some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery.
Based on the sources, Scotland features numerous locations used in or serving as inspiration for popular film and television productions.
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HARRY POTTER TOUR LOCATIONS
GLENFINNAN VIADUCT
This historic railway bridge is famously recognised as the route for the Hogwarts Express.
VICTORIA STREET, EDINBURGH
Known for its colourful buildings, this street is generally considered the inspiration for Diagon Alley.
GREYFRIARS KIRKYARD, EDINBURGH
Fans often visit the grave of Tom Riddle here; the cemetery is noted for providing inspiration for the franchise.
GLENCOE
This area contains the filming site for Hagrid’s Hut.
JACOBITE MUSEUM, GLENFINNAN
This museum houses a collection of memorabilia from the film franchise, including props and costumes.
OUTLANDER TOUR LOCATIONS
HIGHLAND FOLK MUSEUM, NEWTONMORE
This open-air museum features a reconstructed 1700s thatched Highland township similar to those seen on screen. It specifically appears in Season 1 during Claire and Jamie's travels.
DOUNE CASTLE
This stronghold served as the fictional home of clan Mckenzie, where you can hear all about the filming of Outlander with a virtual audio guide from Sam Heughan himself.
LINLITHGOW PALACE
Fans of the show recognise these ruins as the setting for Wentworth Prison, where Jamie was held and tortured by Black Jack Randall.
BLACKNESS CASTLE
This fortress has portrayed both Fort William and Inverness Jail in the series.
Outlaw King
LINLITHGOW PALACE
EDINBURGH
DOUNE CASTLE
DUMFERLINE ABBEY
Trainspotting
Avengers Infinity War
One Day
Sunshine on Leith
Monty Python
GLASGOW
The Batman
ST ANDREWS
Chariots of Fire
GLENCOE
James Bond
ADROSS CASTLE
The Traitors