Outlander is a historical drama television series based on the Outlander novel series by Diana Gabaldon. Developed by Ronald D. Moore, the show premiered in 2014 and stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Randall, a former World War II nurse who finds herself transported back in time from 1945 to 1743 Scotland. There she meets and falls in love with Jamie Fraser; Sam Heughan, a dashing Highland warrior, and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite rising.

Scotland's landscape has played a pivotal role in the success of the Outlander TV series. The rugged and breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands provides the perfect backdrop for the show's time-traveling romance and historical drama.The series has showcased many iconic Scottish locations, such as the standing stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis, which bear a striking resemblance to the fictional Craig na Dun stones that transport Claire Randall through time. The haunting landscapes of Glencoe and the dramatic peaks surrounding Kinlochrannoch, where the Craig na Dun scenes were filmed, have become instantly recognisable to Outlander fans. The historic Culloden Battlefield, site of the infamous 1746 battle that plays a significant role in the Outlander storyline, has also been featured prominently. Visitors can walk the grounds where the Jacobite rising came to a tragic end, immersing themselves in the show's rich historical context.Beyond these specific locations, the vast, untamed beauty of the Highlands – with its rolling hills, misty lochs, and ancient forests – has become a character in its own right. The show's sweeping cinematography captures the grandeur and romance of this landscape, transporting viewers to a bygone era while showcasing Scotland's enduring natural splendour.