Castle from Game of Thrones and Outlander Closes for Restoration: What We Know.

Castle That Gained Popularity

According to The Sun: The impressive castle, which became famous thanks to popular films and series, attracts the attention of millions of viewers. Do you recognize it now?

Castle Dun in Scotland was built as the residence of the ''uncrowned King of Scotland'', Regent Alban.

Movies and TV Series

The castle also became the fictional castle of Lioc in the super popular show ''The Witcher''. It was previously seen in the cult film from 1975 ''Monty Python and the Holy Grail'' and in the drama ''Game of Thrones''.

For the latter, the castle served as a location for Winterfell in the original pilot episode of the show.

This iconic location became the ancestral home of the Stark family in the pilot episode, despite the fact that a different castle was used in the full series.

Castle Dun, which is over 700 years old, has a 30-meter tower and one of the best-preserved halls in Scotland with a musicians' gallery.

However, it is now best known due to its filming in famous TV series.

Repair and Restoration

In 2017, the castle underwent repairs costing £300,000 to cope with the influx of fans of the show ''The Witcher''.

Scottish actor Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser, shared his impressions of filming at the castle, which became home to Colum MacKenzie and his clan in the 18th-century series.

The castle also appears in the 20th-century episode when Claire and her husband Frank visit it in ruins during a day trip.

Fans of ''Game of Thrones'' can visit other filming locations scattered throughout the United Kingdom.

Visiting Locations from ''Game of Thrones''

For example, Downhill Strand beach, where scenes were filmed at Dragonstone, where Stannis Baratheon visited.

This beach in Coleraine is a great place for walks that offers stunning views of Temple Mussenden, perched on a cliff.

Don't miss the views of County Donegal, Antrim, and Dublin from the beach.

The Titanic Studios in Belfast became the filming location for many scenes at the King's Landing. It was previously part of the shipyard where the Titanic was built and is now open for visitors.

This studio was the primary location for all eight seasons of the show and covers an area of 106,000 square feet.

Castle Dun is not only interesting from a historical point of view, but it also draws attention due to its involvement in famous series and films. Fans can enjoy not only visiting the castle itself but also the entire context of popular culture that surrounds it. This place constantly emphasizes the importance of historical buildings in shaping the modern media landscape.