Outlander Blood of my Blood: Guided Tour of Bannockburn House Duration 1hr 30min Tour times can vary, so please check our website for more information, or email us for private tours and additional bookings. Book your exclusive tour today and step inside the rooms where Outlander: Blood of My Blood (Season One) was filmed, and discover the extraordinary history woven into the fabric of this 17th-century mansion. Bannockburn House was home to Sir Hugh Paterson, whose marriage to Jean Erskine, sister of the Earl of Mar, bound the family to the Jacobite cause. Conspiring with Mar in exile after 1715, his return saw Bannockburn House at the heart of Jacobite intrigue. Thirty years later, it welcomed Charles Edward Stuart, the Bonnie Prince, during the ’45 Rising as the Jacobites laid siege to Stirling in January 1746, securing its place in one of Scotland’s most dramatic chapters. The house's story did not end there. In the 19th century, Bannockburn House passed to the Wilson family, whose weaving enterprise transformed tartan from a Highland cloth into a worldwide emblem of Scottish identity. Their success forever entwined Bannockburn House once more with the fabric of Scotland’s story. Your guide for this journey is head of the conservation and restoration effort, offering rare insights into both the hidden past and the future of the house.

Step beyond the house and explore the heritage gardens of Bannockburn House on a guided tour through a landscape shaped by history, community and restoration. After decades of neglect, the house and gardens came into community ownership in 2017 and this tour offers a chance to discover how volunteers are bringing these remarkable grounds back to life. The volunteer led gardens feature an enclosed kitchen garden supplying fruit and vegetables to local food banks; herb gardens full of common plants used in the 17th century still room for medicinal, culinary and cosmetic needs; our orchard and fruit cages are recently planted but the hundred year old wisteria is stunning in late spring. Come and walk around our labyrinth - our modern aid to mindfulness and quiet relaxation. Stroll along the Fountain Walk past a cast-iron fountain (built by Steven in 1888), past our veteran lime trees, planted over 300 years ago, and our award-winning apiary. Gaze with awe at 'The Five Sisters' - our fabulous Giant Redwood trees, planted by John McLaren, a Bannockburn lad who began his gardening career here before moving to America where he created the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. You’ll also hear about the estate’s coal mining past, including the recent discovery of a medieval coal mine. When available, you can buy some of our delicious fresh vegetables, rhubarb and blackcurrants and honey from our produce stall. Come for the history – and help shape the future of an estate that’s been at the heart of Scotland’s past.

The story of Scotland, told through one remarkable house! Bannockburn House invites you to join us for a guided tour of this remarkable survivor. Purchased by a non-profit community trust in 2017, Bannockburn House is the site of the largest conservation and restoration effort ever undertaken by a community charity in Scotland. Step into over 350 years of remarkable history with a guided tour of Bannockburn House – a hidden gem of Scottish heritage. Our tours bring to life the captivating stories, people, and events that shaped this 17th-century mansion, from its elegant beginnings in the 1600s through its dramatic Jacobite connections and beyond. Led by our passionate volunteer team, each tour offers an immersive journey through time. Walk in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie during his 1746 stay, explore the house’s unique ties to the early development of tartan, and marvel at our world-famous 17th-century decorative plasterwork – among the finest surviving examples in Scotland. Visitors will also gain a behind-the-scenes look at our ambitious conservation and restoration journey. Bannockburn House is a living project, and your visit directly supports the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect this extraordinary building for future generations. Whether you're a seasoned history enthusiast or a curious first-time visitor, our tours are designed to inform, inspire, and delight. We blend expert research and community storytelling to create a memorable experience unlike any other. Come for the history – and help shape the future of a house that’s been at the heart of Scotland’s past. Suitable Attire: Bannockburn House is undergoing conservation and restoration works. Floors are uneven, sturdy footwear is required. No high-heels or flip-flops will be permitted. The house can get very chilly even in summer, please dress accordingly. Children: The house is currently undergoing conservation and restoration works. Many areas of the site are off limits. All children under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.