OUTLANDER fans who flock from around the world to visit a popular Scots tourist attraction connected to the hit TV series could soon be forced to pay an entry fee into the historic site. The bestselling books and television show have drawn fans from around the globe to sites which were linked to or used in the filming of the show. 2 The ancient standing stones of Callanish (or Calanais) on Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland at sunrise Credit: Getty - Contributor 2 The hit show has drawn tourists from all around the world Credit: Alamy The Calanais standing stones on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides were said to inspire the fictional stone circle in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series through which protagonist Claire Randall travels back through time.
Nurse Randall stumbles upon the mysterious Craigh na Dun in the Highlands, where she is transported through time from 1945 to 1743 and meets Jacobite Jamie Fraser. But Outlander tourists could soon have to pay to see the 5000-year-old site, in order to bring in funds and help protect the site for future generations. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) today opened a public consultation to seek feedback on proposals on the new plans.
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