Village used as 1940s and 1960s Inverness; features scenes with Jamie’s ghost and apothecary

Falkland Palace & Village sits in the heart of Fife, where a Renaissance palace towers over a village whose cobbled High Street still feels centuries old. The palace, built for Scottish royalty in the 15th and 16th centuries, blends formal gardens with Towered architecture, offering a tangible sense of courtly life as you wander its courtyards. The surrounding village preserves a characterful streetscape that has doubled for Inverness in Outlander, bringing to life scenes of eras long past with Jamie and other characters moving through stone arches and shopfronts. The overall atmosphere—polished stone, leafy gardens, and a sense of quiet drama—invites visitors to imagine royal processions, historic intrigue, and everyday life in centuries gone by.

Falkland Palace and the West Port village sit amid the rolling hills of Fife, where a Renaissance-era palace and a time-washed street scene combine to evoke Scotland’s royal past. The palace, begun in the 15th century and expanded under the Stewart kings, features grand halls, ornate fireplaces, and formal gardens that overlook the surrounding countryside. The surrounding village preserves a traditional Scottish townscape with narrow lanes and historic charm, making it a favorite setting for period drama. In screen history, the site is celebrated by Outlander fans and is known for its cinematic atmosphere that has doubled for Inverness in key sequences, including haunting moments with Jamie’s ghost and an apothecary subplot. Today visitors can wander the palace grounds, explore the gardens, and step into a setting that has inspired both royal intrigue and screen storytelling.