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The Herald Scotland
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Outlander dress to go on display as part of film tourism campaign
Outlander is entering its eighth and final season later this year and the Trust is celebrating its global success by displaying the costume for fans. Played by Lotte Verbeek, the character Geillis is first season in season one and wore the dress made of felted wool bodice and a heavy wool weave skirt. It was deliberately designed to create a feeling she was out of place in the 18th century before it was later revealed she was a time traveller from the 1960s. From July 16, the dress will be on display within Culross Palace with its accompanying white under garment, corset and underskirt. Read More Geillis Duncan – better known as Gillie – was a real person who was accused of witchcraft in 1590. She was forced into a confession by magistrate David Set and it fuelled more witchcraft accusations in Scotland, contributing to the North Berwick witch trials with more than 60 people accused. Anna Rathband, the National Trust for Scotland's Filming Manager, said: 'We've had a great relationship with the production of 'Outlander' for more than a decade. 'Six out of its eight seasons filmed at Trust places, including Culross Palace, Falkland Palace, the Hermitage, Newhailes, and Preston Mill. 'Hundreds, if not thousands, of Outlander fans have already come from across the world to engage with the story and to learn more about the history of our country. 'We're excited to bring a piece of Outlander to Culross Palace and make Geillis' dress available for the public to see up close. Many fans of the series will recognise Culross as the fictional village of Cranesmuir in seasons one and two, and the village, Culross Palace, and the Palace's garden have featured in a variety of scenes throughout the series, so it will give them a chance to stand in the 'Outlander' world and connect with a piece of its history.' In Outlander, Geillis first appears in 1743 and befriends the main character, Claire Randall. She is eventually tried and executed for witchcraft and is revealed to be Gillian Edgars, a Jacobite who deliberately returned to Scotland before the 1745 uprising to try and change the course of history. VisitScotland's 2023 visitor survey indicated that 36% of European visitors and 37% of long-haul visitors were inspired to travel to Scotland because of film, TV and books featuring Scotland. Dozens of National Trust for Scotland locations serve as the backdrop for film and TV projects, including Outlander, Skyfall, Outlaw King and Mary Queen of Scots as well as many more. The display of the dress is included with admission to Culross Palace and Garden. The Palace is open daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. until 30 September, and daily, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. from 1-31 October.
Daily Record
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander fans can view iconic Geillis Duncan dress in real life at Scottish palace
The iconic dress, which was worn by Lotte Verbeek in the role of Geillis Duncan in the hit TV show, will be displayed at Culross Palace in Fife from Wednesday, July 16. Outlander fans are in for a treat, as a costume worn by one of the shows key characters of the Starz show has been put on display. It will be available from today, Wednesday July 16, to view at the historic Culross Palace in Fife. The dress, worn by actress Lotte Verbeek in her role as Geillis Duncan, is part of a Scottish exhibition celebrating the influence of film and television on tourism. Culross Palace, along with numerous other locations under the care of the conservation charity, has served as a filming site for the popular TV show. As Outlander approaches its eighth and final season later this year, the Trust is commemorating this global sensation by showcasing an authentic costume that brings a slice of the narrative to life for fans and visitors alike. Geillis, portrayed by Lotte Verbeek in the series, first appears in season one wearing the dress, which consists of a felted wool bodice and a heavy wool weave skirt. The character's costumes were intentionally designed to reflect her 1960s lifestyle, creating a sense of displacement in the 18th century before it was revealed she was a time traveller. From July, the dress which was crafted by Terry Dresbach, the costume designer for Outlander Seasons 1-4, will be exhibited within Culross Palace alongside its accompanying white undergarment, corset, and underskirt. Geillis Duncan was a real individual accused of witchcraft in 1590 by magistrate David Seton, with her coerced confession sparking witchcraft allegations in Scotland and contributing to the North Berwick witch trials. Her characters obsession on the show with the Jacobite cause was her chief motivation to travel back to the 18th century, to try and change the course of Scotland's history. Geillis was the wife of the procurator fiscal, Arthur Duncan, and lived in Cranesmuir village near Castle Leoch. She shared Claire's passion for herbs, though her interests extended beyond simple healing and remedies into much darker practices. Anna Rathband, the National Trust for Scotland's Filming Manager, expressed: "We've had a great relationship with the production of "Outlander" for more than a decade." "Six out of its eight seasons filmed at Trust places, including Culross Palace, Falkland Palace, the Hermitage, Newhailes, and Preston Mill. Hundreds, if not thousands, of Outlander fans have already come from across the world to engage with the story and to learn more about the history of our country." She continued, "We're excited to bring a piece of Outlander to Culross Palace and make Geillis' dress available for the public to see up close. "Many fans of the series will recognise Culross as the fictional village of Cranesmuir in seasons one and two, and the village, Culross Palace, and the Palace's garden have featured in a variety of scenes throughout the series, so it will give them a chance to stand in the "Outlander" world and connect with a piece of its history."
