The real medieval castle's old kitchen and long gallery represent the interior of Sainte Anne de Beaupre, the French abbey where Jamie recovers from his injuries at the end of Season 1.
Why this place matters
The real medieval castle's old kitchen and long gallery represent the interior of Sainte Anne de Beaupre, the French abbey where Jamie recovers from his injuries at the end of Season 1.
The story on the ground
REAL IDENTITY: one of Scotland's oldest datable castles, with origins in the 12th-14th centuries, long held by the Douglas Earls of Morton and associated with figures including Robert the Bruce and Mary, Queen of Scots. ON-SCREEN IDENTITY: portrayed as Sainte Anne de Beaupre, the French abbey where Jamie recovers from his injuries and imprisonment at the end of Season 1 - the castle's old kitchen and long gallery represent the abbey interior. CURRENT RELEVANCE: a straightforward walkable ruin with little alteration for filming, so on-screen fidelity is reasonably high.
What the evidence supports
Medium confidence - consistently corroborated across multiple independent travel-content sources, but not confirmed by an explicit statement from Historic Environment Scotland or the production itself naming the abbey scene specifically.
Before you go
- Excellent car-free access: Aberdour railway station and the Station Place bus stop are about a five-minute walk away. Drivers should use the limited parking at Aberdour railway station. A small car park beside the visitor centre is available for people with mobility needs—call 01383 860 519 to check availability.
- Booking online in advance recommended
- 1 Apr-30 Sep: daily 10am (last entry 4pm). 1 Oct-31 Mar: closed Thursday & Friday, reduced hours, closed for lunch 12.30-1.30pm year-round.
- Aberdour railway station car park, Station Place, Aberdour, Fife
- Limited general parking is available at Aberdour railway station, about a five-minute / 500 m, relatively level walk from the visitor centre. The small car park beside the visitor centre is for people with mobility needs and availability should be checked in advance on 01383 860 519. Seasonal opening days and hours vary; check before travelling.