Scotland’s film and TV connections make brilliant itinerary hooks. From castles with camera credits to whisky, jewellery, food and island stories, these trade-ready businesses help turn screen appeal into bookable experiences for clients looking to take part in the story.
Aurora Jewellery
Location: Orkney
Contact: Aurora Jewellery
Discover jewellery inspired by Scotland’s islands, myths and one of television’s most beloved historical dramas…Outlander!
What makes it special?
Aurora Jewellery creates handcrafted designs inspired by the heritage, landscapes and traditions of Orkney and Shetland, alongside Celtic motifs that have captivated visitors for generations. For fans of Outlander, the workshop is home to the officially licensed Outlander by Aurora collection, offering connection to the characters, symbols and storytelling that have made the series such a global phenomenon. Your clients can browse jewellery, tartan and tweed collections, including pieces inspired by Scottish history and culture, while learning more about the craftsmanship behind each design.
All the useful details:
- Officially licensed Outlander by Aurora jewellery collection
- Princess Diana Memorial Tartan collection stocked
- Bespoke commissions welcomed
- Workshop and showroom open year-round
- Traditional jewellery-making methods used wherever possible
- Flat access available at the Kirkwall shop
- Parking available at the main factory outlet, including space for minibuses
Candacraig
Location: Aberdeenshire
Contact: Candacraig
Step into a storybook setting in northeast Scotland that has welcomed television cameras, famous faces, and generations of guests.
What makes it special?
Set within the Cairngorms National Park, Candacraig is a magnificent exclusive-use baronial mansion where history, storytelling and contemporary luxury come together. Once home to Sir Billy Connolly and more recently featured in Apple TV’s The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy, the house offers your clients the opportunity to experience life in a grand Highland estate. With beautifully styled interiors, a walled garden, and bespoke whisky experiences, Candacraig provides an atmospheric setting for groups looking to immerse themselves in Scotland’s culture, landscapes and traditions.
All the useful details:
- Exclusive-use Highland baronial mansion
- 12 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms
- Sleeps up to 24 guests
- Bespoke whisky experiences available
- Green Tourism Silver Award holder
- Butterfly Mark Certified for sustainability. Biomass heating system and active rewilding initiatives. Strong focus on reducing and repurposing food waste
Courses for Cooks
Location: Dunfermline, Fife
Contact: Courses for Cooks
Travel back in time through the flavours, ingredients and traditions that inspired one of Scotland’s most famous screen exports.
What makes it special?
For Outlander fans looking to experience Scottish history through food, Courses for Cooks offers immersive cookery experiences inspired by the recipes and ingredients of the 18th century. Hosted in a welcoming home kitchen, guests can learn how food was prepared and enjoyed during the period while recreating traditional dishes using local produce. Combining storytelling, history and hands-on cooking, these courses provide a unique way to connect with Scotland’s culinary heritage and the world that inspired the hit series. For those seeking a more personalised experience, private chef services are also available.
All the useful details:
- Outlander-themed cookery courses inspired by 18th-century Scottish cuisine
- Hands-on cookery experiences in a private home kitchen
- Learn traditional recipes and cooking techniques
- Private chef services available
- Uses locally sourced ingredients where possible
- Online courses available for added flexibility
- Ideal for film & TV enthusiasts, food lovers and special-interest groups
Drumlanrig Castle
Location: Dumfries & Galloway
Contact: Drumlanrig Castle
Step into a grand estate that has played a starring role in some popular television’s productions.
What makes it special?
Set within a vast country estate in the heart of Dumfries & Galloway, Drumlanrig Castle combines history, heritage and screen appeal. Your clients may recognise the castle and grounds from productions including Outlander, The Buccaneers and Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. Beyond its on-screen credentials, the estate offers a rich visitor experience, from guided castle tours and beautifully maintained gardens to woodland trails and outdoor pursuits.
All the useful details:
- Guided castle tours available
- Formal gardens and adventure playground
- Estate walks and trails
- Café and visitor facilities onsite
- Self-catering apartments and cottages available
- Outdoor pursuits including fishing, clay pigeon shooting, simulated stalking and cycling
- Estate managed with a strong focus on sustainability and biodiversity
- EV charging points available
- Accessible facilities including lift access within the castle, Blue Badge parking and accessible toilets
Glamis Castle
Location: Angus
Contact: Glamis Castle
Walk through a legendary Scottish castle that has captivated audiences on screen and inspired stories for 650 years.
What makes it special?
Steeped in history, legend and royal connections, Glamis Castle offers visitors the chance to step inside one of Scotland’s most iconic estates. The castle and grounds have provided a dramatic backdrop for productions including The Crown, the festive film Christmas in the Highlands, and the BBC adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s The Little Minister, starring Helen Mirren. Your clients can explore the castle’s richly decorated interiors and beautiful gardens, uncovering centuries of history and storytelling along the way. Beyond the tours, the estate hosts events throughout the year and offers unique countryside pursuits like archery and simulated game shooting.
All the useful details:
- Choice of Castle & Gardens Tour or Gardens-only admission
- Seasonal events held throughout the year
- Extensive grounds, gardens and visitor facilities onsite
- Committed to Green Tourism and local sourcing initiatives
- Blue Badge parking and accessible toilets available. Step-free access on the ground floor, with video tours available in the Coach House for visitors unable to access upper levels. Wheelchair-accessible Italian and Kitchen Gardens
Glengoyne Distillery
Location: Stirlingshire
Contact: Glengoyne Distillery
Discover a whisky distillery where craftsmanship, storytelling and screen history come together on the edge of the Highlands.
What makes it special?
Nestled beneath the Campsie Fells, Glengoyne Distillery is known for its unhurried approach to whisky making and its storytelling traditions. The distillery has welcomed film and television crews over the years, featuring in Ken Loach’s award-winning film The Angel’s Share and in the much-loved Still Game episode ‘Drama at the Distillery’. Visits here offer the chance to delve deeper into the world of Scotch whisky through a range of immersive experiences, from guided tastings and whisky-and-chocolate pairings to hands-on blending sessions and storytelling tours. Whether your clients are whisky enthusiasts or simply curious about Scotland’s national drink, Glengoyne offers a memorable introduction to Highland whisky culture.
All the useful details:
- Five visitor experiences available:
- The Tour & Tasting
- Collection Whisky & Chocolate Experience
- Malt Master Experience
- Fine & Rare Tasting Tour
- Storytelling Experience
- Distillery shop onsite
- Green Tourism Gold Award holder. Innovative wetland system supports biodiversity and natural water treatment
- Accessible parking and toilet facilities available. Most visitor areas are accessible, with alternative arrangements available where access is limited
Highland Folk Museum
Location: Highlands
Contact: Highland Folk Museum
Step into the fascinating world of the Scottish Highlands and explore one of the country’s most recognisable screen locations.
What makes it special?
Set in the heart of Badenoch, the Highland Folk Museum brings Highland communities vividly to life through an immersive collection of historic buildings, living history displays and costumed interpreters. The museum gained international recognition as a filming location for the first season of Outlander, making it a must-visit for fans keen to walk through a landscape that helped bring the Jacobite era to the screen. Spread across a mile-long site, your clients can explore more than 35 historic buildings and discover how Highland communities lived, worked and played from the 1700s through to the mid-20th century. Throughout the year, a programme of themed events, including the popular annual Outlander Day in June, offers even more opportunities to connect with the stories of the Highlands.
All the useful details:
- Explore more than 35 historic buildings across the open-air museum
- Costumed interpreters bring Highland history to life
- Heritage Action Days throughout July and August
- Café and gift shop onsite
- Green Apple Award winner for freshwater conservation
- Five Blue Badge parking spaces available. Accessible café, toilet facilities and step-free gift shop access. Outdoor areas include gravel, grass and compacted-earth paths with some uneven surfaces
Inveraray Castle
Location: Argyll
Contact: Inveraray Castle
Walk in the footsteps of aristocrats, television stars and film crews at one of Scotland’s most recognisable castles.
What makes it special?
The ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll and Clan Campbell, Inveraray Castle has long been admired for its striking architecture and spectacular setting on the shores of Loch Fyne. Its grand interiors and picturesque estate have also made it a popular filming location, appearing as the Crawley family’s Highland home in the Downton Abbey Christmas Special, as well as featuring in A Very British Scandal and the Roger Moore and Michael Caine film Bullseye. Your clients can explore the castle’s opulent rooms, discover centuries of family history, and wander through beautifully maintained gardens that have provided a dramatic backdrop for stories both real and fictional.
All the useful details:
- Castle and garden tours available
- Café and gift shop onsite
- Open from late March to late October
- Part of the wider Argyll Estates, which also offers accommodation, walking routes and a caravan park
- Silver Green Tourism Award holder. Estate sustainability initiatives include biomass heating, wildflower meadows and habitat enhancement projects
- Level access available to the ground floor via ramps. Video tours available for areas not accessible by stairs. Free admission for carers accompanying Blue Badge holders. Accessible toilet facilities available
National Mining Museum Scotland
Location: Edinburgh & The Lothians
Contact: National Mining Museum Scotland
Explore Scotland’s industrial story at a remarkable heritage site that has also played a role on the big screen.
What makes it special?
Housed within the impressive Lady Victoria Colliery in Midlothian, one of the best-preserved Victorian collieries in Europe, the National Mining Museum Scotland brings the stories of Scotland’s mining communities to life. Film fans may recognise the site from The Lost King, where it featured in scenes surrounding the discovery of King Richard III’s remains. Your clients can delve into Scotland’s industrial heritage through permanent and temporary exhibitions, while the museum’s innovative Green Zone looks to the future, exploring renewable energy and emerging technologies.
All the useful details:
- Permanent and temporary exhibitions throughout the year
- Guided and self-guided tours available
- Developing renewable energy projects on the museum estate
- Most public areas are wheelchair accessible. Accessible lifts, toilets and Blue Badge parking available. Free entry for carers accompanying visitors who require assistance
Royal Oak Cullen
Location: Moray Speyside
Contact: Royal Oak Cullen
Discover a coastal village that has found itself in the spotlight, while enjoying one of Scotland’s most famous culinary traditions.
What makes it special?
Located in the heart of Cullen, the Royal Oak offers visitors the chance to experience the landscapes that recently welcomed the cast and crew of The Odyssey while they were filming in the area. The hotel celebrates this connection with their Cullen Skink Odyssey Experience, inspired by the village’s world-famous smoked haddock soup and rich coastal heritage. Combining comfortable accommodation, warm hospitality and a strong focus on local food, the Royal Oak provides a memorable base for travellers keen to explore this picturesque corner of Moray Speyside.
All the useful details:
- Cast and crew from The Odyssey stayed at the hotel during filming in the area
- Hotel accommodation and self-catering cottage available
- 60-cover restaurant showcasing local produce
- Strong focus on ingredients sourced from land and sea across the region
- Ground-floor restaurant with easy access
- Ideal for film & TV, food & drink and coastal touring itineraries
Scalloway Museum
Location: Shetland
Contact: Scalloway Museum
Discover the real stories behind the landscapes that have captivated audiences in the hit TV series Shetland.
What makes it special?
Located in Shetland’s ancient capital, Scalloway Museum offers visitors a deeper understanding of the history, people and places that have helped shape the islands’ identity. For fans of Shetland, the museum provides valuable context to the dramatic landscapes and communities that feature so prominently in the long-running television series. Exhibits explore the remarkable story of the Shetland Bus, the secret wartime operation that linked Shetland and occupied Norway during the Second World War, alongside displays covering Scalloway’s maritime heritage, industries, social history and neighbouring Scalloway Castle. Community-owned and run, the museum offers an authentic insight into the stories that continue to define life in Shetland today.
All the useful details:
- Open from late April to early October (closed Saturdays)
- Strong connections to the landscapes and heritage featured in Shetland
- Community-owned and fully accredited by Museums Galleries Scotland
- Blue Badge parking available. Museum is arranged on a single level with wide walkways. Accessible toilet facilities available
Thirlestane Castle
Location: Scottish Borders
Contact: Thirlestane Castle
A grand Borders estate that continues to inspire filmmakers, historians and visitors alike.
What makes it special?
One of Scotland’s oldest and finest inhabited castles, Thirlestane Castle combines centuries of history with a growing screen pedigree. The castle recently appeared in Apple TV’s The Buccaneers and has also welcomed the cameras of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. Your clients can explore magnificent state rooms on guided tours, uncover the stories of the Maitland family, and enjoy specialist experiences ranging from private tours to afternoon teas and exclusive-use events. Set within extensive grounds, the estate also offers woodland lodges, outdoor activities and scenic walking routes, making it easy to immerse yourself in the landscapes and stories of the Scottish Borders.
All the useful details:
- Guided castle tours available from mid-April to mid-October
- Group tours and specialist themed tours available
- Private tours and exclusive-use hire available
- Afternoon tea and dining experiences offered
- Accommodation available in both the castle and woodland lodges
- Outdoor pursuits and estate walking routes available
- Woodland lodges powered by renewable energy, including ground-source heating and solar power. EV charging available at the lodges
- Accessible parking, step-free café and gift shop access, and accessible toilet facilities onsite. Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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