Outlander fans in for a treat at Stirlingshire medieval village this weekend
Duncarron Medieval Village is dedicating this weekend to 'everything Outlander'.
The Carron Valley location was used for some of the filming for series 7 of the cult Amazon show, doubling as Fort Ticonderoga.
On Saturday and Sunday, 'Duncarron Clanlander' will create an Outlander themed event for the show's fans, history buffs and just interested visitors.
Located on the eastern end of the Carron Valley Reservoir, near Stirling, the medieval village has been built by The Clanranald Trust for Scotland founder and actor Charlie Allan, with the help of dedicated volunteers from all walks of life.
The village is intended to preserve and disseminate Scottish culture and heritage through education, active participation and 'last but not least' entertainment.
This Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6, from noon to 4pm each day, the immersive Clanlander event boasts a host of features and guests.
A Clanranald spokesperson said: 'Experience thrilling live shows, ask your burning questions in a Q&A session with Jamie's body double, witness powder musket demonstrations, delve into history talks, and even have the opportunity to try on the traditional Scottish great Plaid and Arisaid.
'Watch Combat International in action and get an inside look at how stunts are performed, sign up for a warrior workshop or dance the night away to Gaelic music and enjoy tasty local food and drink.
'Don't miss the chance to explore our market stalls, where you can purchase unique handcrafted items by local artisans.
'For the little ones, there are engaging children's activities too like crafts, archery and axe throwing.
'Capture your favourite moments with photo ops alongside lifelike set pieces and feel the thrill of stepping into the world of Outlander as you walk through.'
Among those attending will be Helen Gallogly, whose textiles and fabrics feature in Outlander.
She said: 'My textile work, samples and experiments from my Outlander work over four series of the show, will be on display to view.
'Looking behind the scenes and finding out how things were designed and made in the world of film, has always fascinated me, from a very young age, so talking about my work with Outlander and the sharing the processes I used to create those fabrics, is always hugely enjoyable for me. '
Helen also delivers artist talks and presentations of her textile work from the Outlander series in person and online.
At the weekend's event, visitors can also explore the remedies Scots healers used in the Jacobite era as The Historical Herbalists will be showcasing recreations of real herbal medicines used by healers like Outlander heroine Claire Fraser. There will also be a plant ID walk during both days of the event with the Herbalists.
Another special guest is Gaelic composer and singer Gillebride MacMillan.
As well as musical performance he is taking part in the Q&A panel tomorrow (Saturday).
Gillebride stars as Gwyllyn the Bard in Outlander 'The Way Out', where he regales those in Castle Leoch with traditional Gaelic songs and tales. Gillebride sings traditional songs and a song specially composed by Bear McCreary.
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