Caledonian Sleeper | Outlander |

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A legendary story meets an unforgettable journey.
 

In celebration of the finale of Outlander’s epic 8 season, 101 episode journey Caledonian Sleeper has transformed a number of its unique coaches with an iconic Outlander brand take over.
 

From May 28th, in partnership with VisitScotland and Sony Pictures Television, the coaches will feature iconic imagery from the series alongside the message ‘Discover Scotland, Home of Outlander’.

With Caledonian Sleeper serving more than 35 Scottish destinations you are never more than a sleep away from some of the most iconic Outlander locations in Scotland. From castles and stately homes, to standing stones and wild moorlands, Scotland’s landscapes brought the perfect backdrop to Jamie and Claire’s adventures through time.

Why not follow in their footsteps and Discover Scotland, Home of Outlander for yourself this summer?

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Over 150 years of history

Caledonian Sleeper is an iconic part of UK railway history with a heritage stretching back over 150 years. Our modern day fleet of coaches is the only overnight train transporting guests through the night to the iconic scenery of Scotland.

On April 2nd, 1873, North British Railway introduced the first regular sleeper on the Glasgow-Edinburgh-Kings Cross route. By the 1920s, night trains had become a stylish and sophisticated way to travel between Scotland and England with iconic names such as the Night Scotsman, the Royal Highlander, and the Aberdonian linking the two.

In 2026, you are travelling on an extraordinary sixteen coach train which embodies over 150 years of Sleeper train evolution; transporting you through starry skies in a unique way to Scotland’s most iconic locations.

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Wander among mysterious standing stones, majestic castles, elegant stately homes, and dramatic landscapes — and follow Claire and Jamie Fraser's path on your very own romantic journey through Scotland.

There are Outlander locations all across Scotland and Caledonian Sleeper offers a unique way to journey to your favourite spot. Our guide below mentions just some of the locations and the closest Caledonian Sleeper stop. 

Start planning now and you might even catch one of our limited edition Outlander branded coaches this summer. 

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Doune Castle

Closest Caledonian Sleeper stop - Stirling

Visit the breathtaking Doune Castle near Stirling, one of Outlander’s most iconic locations! It famously portrayed Castle Leoch, the home of Colum MacKenzie and his powerful clan in the 18th century, and also appeared as its atmospheric ruins when Claire and Frank explored the site in the 20th-century storyline.

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Midhope Castle

Closest Caledonian Sleeper stop - Edinburgh

Nestled in the peaceful countryside on the Hopetoun Estate near South Queensferry, just west of Edinburgh, stands the atmospheric 15th Century townhouse which appears as Lallybroch in Outlander, offering the perfect scenic backdrop for many of the series’ most emotional family and romantic moments.

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Dunkeld Country House Hotel

Closest Caledonian Sleeper stop - Dunkeld and Birnam

Surrounded by ancient trees and peaceful riverside paths on a magnificent 280-acre estate beside the River Tay in Perthshire, Dunkeld House Hotel offers one of Outlander’s most scenic locations.

Its lush woodlands were masterfully used as the untamed wilderness of North Carolina in Season 4, providing the sweeping natural backdrop for Jamie, Claire, and Young Ian’s emotional and action-packed journey to rescue Roger from the Mohawk.

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Glasgow Cathedral 

Closest Caledonian Sleeper stop - Glasgow

Visit the magnificent Glasgow Cathedral, one of Scotland’s most impressive medieval treasures right in the heart of the city.

In Outlander Season 2, its atmospheric crypt was transformed into L’Hôpital des Anges, the Parisian charity hospital where Claire worked with Mother Hildegarde and faced some of her most emotional and heartbreaking moments with the birth and loss of Faith.

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Culloden

Closest Caledonian Sleeper stop - Inverness

Set on the exposed, windswept moor just east of Inverness, Culloden Battlefield stands as a stark memorial to one of Scotland’s darkest days.

This windswept moor was the authentic setting for the devastating 1746 Battle of Culloden in the series, where Jamie fought valiantly with his clansmen and Claire made her emotional bid to rewrite history in one of the show’s most intense and moving episodes.

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Palace of Holyrood House

Closest Caledonian Sleeper stop - Edinburgh

ou can’t truly experience Outlander without seeing the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King’s official Scottish residence. It’s the historic site where Claire and Jamie implore the prince to drop his campaign. Positioned at the end of the Royal Mile, the palace is intimately associated with Scotland’s turbulent past and Bonnie Prince Charlie.

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Falkland

Closest Caledonian Sleeper stop -Kirkcaldy

In the charming town of Falkland, you can step straight into one of the very first scenes from the Season 1. The town was used to portray 1940s Scotland in Season 1 and 1960s Inverness in Seasons 2 and 4. The Covenanter Hotel stood in for the cosy Mrs. Baird’s Guesthouse, while the Bruce Fountain is where the ghost of Jamie gazed up at Claire’s window. Fayre Earth Gift Shop doubled as Farrell’s Hardware and Furniture Store, and Campbell’s Coffee House and Eatery appeared as Campbell’s Coffee Shop in the show.