Drummond Castle Gardens is an Italian (Italianate) formal terraced garden castle in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, and a filming location for Rob Roy (1995) and Outlander (2016). Built in 1490, it was designed by Lewis Kennedy. It is owned by Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust Limited (charity 507478 England & Wales / SC039364 Scotland).
Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland
Verified facts
- Located in Crieff, Perthshire
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10671, SRC-10672, SRC-12449 - Appeared in Rob Roy (movie, 1995)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10671, SRC-10672, SRC-11048 - Appeared in Outlander (tv, 2016)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10671, SRC-10673, SRC-11049 - Built in 1490
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10671, SRC-11049, SRC-11796 - Built in c. 1490
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10671, SRC-11367, SRC-11796, SRC-12449 - Historic designation: Category A listed building (formal gardens); Category B listed (tower house and mansion); Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10671, SRC-11367, SRC-11796, SRC-12450 - Owned by Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust Limited (charity 507478 England & Wales / SC039364 Scotland)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13879, SRC-13880, SRC-13881 - Architectural style: Italian (Italianate) formal terraced garden
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12106, SRC-10671, SRC-12449 - Architectural style: Italian/Italianate formal terraced garden
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12106, SRC-10671, SRC-12449 - Designed by Lewis Kennedy
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10671, SRC-12106, SRC-12449, SRC-14359 - Designed by Lewis Kennedy
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10671, SRC-12106, SRC-12449, SRC-14359
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10671 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drummond_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10672 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Roy_(1995_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10673 — https://www.silverscreen.tours/location/drummond-castle-gardens-versailles/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11048 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (movie-locations.com) – Rob Roy (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11049 — Drummond Castle Gardens (official site) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11367 — https://www.trove.scot/place/71788 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11796 — Historic Environment Scotland — Designation Portal, Drummond Castle (GDL00144) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12106 — https://drummondcastlegardens.co.uk/garden-history/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12449 — Britain Express — Drummond Castle Gardens (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12450 — Parks & Gardens UK — Drummond Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13879 — https://drummondcastlegardens.co.uk/visitor-information/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13880 — https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/507478 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13881 — https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=sc039364 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14359 — Great British Gardens – Drummond Castle Gardens (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Outlander filmed?
Drummond Castle Gardens, in Crieff, Perthshire, is a real-world filming location used for Outlander. This property has also appeared on screen in Rob Roy.
Where was Rob Roy filmed?
Drummond Castle Gardens, in Crieff, Perthshire, is a real-world filming location used for Rob Roy. This property has also appeared on screen in Outlander.
Who designed Drummond Castle Gardens?
Drummond Castle Gardens was designed by Lewis Kennedy.
Where is Drummond Castle Gardens located?
Drummond Castle Gardens is located in Crieff, Perthshire.