Aberdour Castle, located in Easter Aberdour, Fife has parts of it’s structure dating back to 1200, making it one of the two oldest datable standing castles in Scotland, alongside Castle Sween. Aberdour also doubled as Abbey Ste. Anne de Beaupré in Outlander episode 1x16, To Ransom a Man’s Soul. Here is where Jamie tries to recover from the atrocities that occurred at Wentworth Prison. Claire performs life saving surgery while she & Murtagh do all that they can to preserve Jamie’s soul. _________

Aberdour Castle is among the oldest standing masonry castles in Scotland; in fact, it may even be the oldest. It served as a residence for three noble families over a period of 500 years. Aberdour was originally built as a fortified residence in the 1100s. This splendid ruin was once the luxurious Renaissance home and pleasure gardens of Regent Morton, at the time perhaps Scotland’s most powerful man. It was also used in the filming of Outlander! source: welcometofife.com #highlandertours #scotl

Just a short walk from Aberdour Castle lies a hidden gem that most visitors miss—St. Fillan’s Church. After exploring the castle, I wandered over, curious to see this quiet piece of history, and it completely took me by surprise. Built in the 12th century, the church is named after St. Fillan, an 8th-century monk whose relics were said to have inspired Robert the Bruce before the Battle of Bannockburn. In fact, local tradition claims that Bruce himself visited this church after his victory, perh