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Alexander Smail & Sophie Buchan

Outlander's scenic Scottish loch filming location that's perfect for a spring day out

When it comes to our country, we are not short of locations which take our breath away and naturally, they are of course perfect for filming.

Whether it's Still Game, Shoebox Zoo or Trainspotting, there are a number of iconic films and TV shows that have left their marks on Scots - and Outlander is one of them with it being perhaps one of the most successful shows to date.

And because of their global success, people are flying in from far and wide to say that they've stood where Jamie and Claire have stood.

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One of the filming locations seen in the hit show, which is currently available to watch on STARZ, is Loch Katrine in the Trossachs area east of Loch Lomond, reports the Daily Record.

The freshwater loch is approximately eight miles long and one mile wide - at its widest point - and has served as the primary fresh water supply for Glasgow for more than 150 years.

If you're a fan of the show, you may recognise Loch Katrine from the dramatic season two finale 'Dragonfly in Amber' where characters Roger and Brianna MacKenzie share a picnic and talk about the past was filmed.

The scene was shot at Brenachoile Point on the banks of the loch, which consists of a small grassy peninsula that offers spectacular of the Ben Venue mountain.

Found within the confines of the Trossachs Nationl Park, Ben A'an is a relatively small hill but has extensives views over the surrounding area. (Getty Images/Julian Elliott Photography)

Whether you are an Outlander fan or not, it's the perfect place to take out your camera and soak up its history.

At Brenachoile Point, there is a wind-up speaker — as well as an information board — that provides information about Loch Katrine and why it is the "birthplace of Scottish tourism".

In fact, it has to do with iconic Scots writer and poet Sir Walter Scott. In 1810, Scott published the epic poem 'Lady of the Lake', which was inspired by Loch Katrine and set in the heart of the Trossachs.

The narrative poem was a huge success, receiving a positive critical reception and selling around 25,000 copies in its first year and inspired both fellow writers and the public at large to seek out Loch Katrine to see for themselves the beauty that Scott described in 'Lady of the Lake'.

Visiting the loch, it's not hard to see why it has earned such a reputation and chosen as the backdrop for the important Outlander scene. The tranquil water and dramatic landscape come together to instil a sense of natural grandeur that sticks with you.

There are walking and cycling trails around the loch, and even daily cruises that allow visitors to get even closer to the jaw-dropping scenery.

More information can be found on the Loch Katrine website.

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