Midhope Castle is a Tower house castle in Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland, and a filming location for Outlander (2014). Dating to the late 16th century. It is owned by Hopetoun Estate.
Location: Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland
Verified facts
- Located in Abercorn, West Lothian
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10674, SRC-7415 - Appeared in Outlander (tv, 2014)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10674, SRC-7415 - Architectural style: Tower house
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10674, SRC-7415 - Owned by Hopetoun Estate
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10674, SRC-7415, SRC-11850, SRC-12571 - Historic designation: Category A listed building
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10674, SRC-12108, SRC-12571 - Historic designation: Category A listed building
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10674, SRC-11850, SRC-13215 - Built in late 16th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10674, SRC-12107, SRC-12571
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10674 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midhope_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11850 — Scotland.org.uk (Travel Scotland) — Midhope Castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12107 — https://www.thecastlesofscotland.co.uk/the-best-castles/scenic-castles/midhope-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12108 — https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/apex/f?p=1505:300:::::VIEWTYPE,VIEWREF:designation (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12571 — The Gazetteer for Scotland (scottish-places.info) — Midhope Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13215 — Historic Environment Scotland – Designation LB630 (Midhope Castle) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7415 — Outlander at Hopetoun — Hopetoun House (official) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Outlander filmed?
Midhope Castle, in Abercorn, West Lothian, is a real-world filming location used for Outlander.
Where is Midhope Castle located?
Midhope Castle is located in Abercorn, West Lothian.