Bagpiper plays Outlander's Skye Boat Song at iconic TV show location

A bagpiper known for his musical performances atop Scotland's towering peaks shared a stirring rendition of the Outlander theme at a beloved filming spot from the show.

Grant Macleod is known as the Munro Bagpiper due to his plans to blast the instrument at the top of all 282 of the 3,000ft-plus mountains across the country.

However, the talented musician doesn't only play the pipes at mountain peaks. Grant, who ditched his day job to make a living from his bagpiping last year, can be seen at a number of top Scottish locations showing off his musical talent.

Back in October 2020, when lockdown rules had been eased, Grant took a trip to the atmospheric Finnich Glen in Stirlingshire.

This enchanting location, home to the Devil's Pulpit, was showcased in Outlander's first season, where the intimidating Dougal MacKenzie, played by Graham McTavish, tests heroine Claire Beauchamp's (Caitriona Balfe) honesty using the "truth-inducing waters" of the fictional St Ninian's Spring - or Liar's Spring.

The site has long been popular for nature lovers but has become a hotbed for Outlander fans since its appearance in the show, with around 70,000 visitors drawn to the glen each year.

A fan of Outlander himself, Grant chose to perform the Skye Boat Song at the iconic spot, a nod to the show's theme - an adapted take on the classic Scottish folk tune. But it wasn't plain sailing getting down to the Devil's Pulpit, especially in a kilt.

Grant said: "The hike to get there definitely deserves proper respect though, and it's not to be taken lightly."

He continued: "I loved the first two seasons and their insight into Scottish history. It was nice hearing the pipes down there, echoing off the walls."

"My drone didn't enjoy it though, as it hit the sides and crashed into the water. Was quite a sight seeing a kilted guy fishing it out. Got it working again eventually though, thankfully."

Grant, who started playing the bagpipes when he was just 9, said he started climbing the peaks as a tribute to his grandmother.

He said: "Munro Bagpiper started as a tribute to my friend and grandmother, whom I lost about 7 years ago, but it's grown into something much bigger, bringing a lot of positivity to people who follow my page."

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