Culross Palace & Royal Burgh of Culross is a palace in Culross, Fife, Scotland, and a filming location for Outlander (2014) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Built in 1597–1611.
Location: Culross, Fife, Scotland
Verified facts
- Appeared in Outlander (tv, 2014) — as The Royal Burgh doubles as the fictional village of Cranesmuir; Culross Palace's Withdrawing Ro
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15030, SRC-15031 - Appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger (movie, 2011) — as Backdrop for a Norwegian town in a WWII battle scene (deleted-scenes reel), featuring the Merca
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15032, SRC-15033 - Built 1597–1611
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15034, SRC-16597, SRC-17400
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15030 — https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/outlander-filming-locations (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15031 — https://static.visitscotland.com/pdf/outlander-film-locations.pdf (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15032 — https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/film-tv-locations-in-scotland (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15033 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culross (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15034 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culross_Palace (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16597 — https://www.thecastlesofscotland.co.uk/the-best-castles/stately-homes-and-mansions/culross-palace/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17400 — https://www.whichcastle.com/fife/culrosspalace.htm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
Where was Captain America: The First Avenger filmed?
Culross Palace & Royal Burgh of Culross, in Culross, Fife, is a real-world filming location used for Captain America: The First Avenger. This property has also appeared on screen in Outlander.
Where was Outlander filmed?
Culross Palace & Royal Burgh of Culross, in Culross, Fife, is a real-world filming location used for Outlander. This property has also appeared on screen in Captain America: The First Avenger.
Where is Culross Palace & Royal Burgh of Culross located?
Culross Palace & Royal Burgh of Culross is located in Culross, Fife.