OUTLANDER has arrived in Edinburgh!

Eager fans are flocking to the capital and social media as they try to catch a glimpse of stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe.

11 Sam Heughan on set in Edinburgh Credit: Deadline News

11 Sam was spotted with his co-star Caitriona Balfe Credit: Deadline News

11 Cast and crew have descended on the capital Credit: Deadline News

11 Streets and lanes are closed off for filming Credit: Twitter

Great to see #Edinburgh's Royal Mile turned into a film set! Could it be the wonderful #outlander? Fingers crossed! #oldtown #filming pic.twitter.com/JR214DW91m — Mercat Tours Ltd 🏳️‍🌈 (@MercatToursLtd) January 17, 2017

Production crews, trucks and props have all been spotted on the Royal Mile as filming gets underway for the third series of the Scots hunk's hit show.

There have even been some extras dressed up in full costume seen on the streets.

Avid watchers of the programme were quick to share their excitement on social media.

And it appears the arrival of the show's production has been welcomed by Edinburgh natives.

One tweeted: "Excited for season 3 eeeeeeeek man I love my city # Edinburgh # outlander"

11 Extras and stars in full costume have been seen on the streets Credit: Deadline News

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A passing fan on the Royal Mile said: "There's people there in costumes getting ready to start filming in the close.

"It's all very exciting."

The production crew have set up camp in the city's Holyrood Park, with a fleet of trucks and trailers spotted earlier today.

11 Caitriona Balfe was seen filming scenes for Outlander Credit: Deadline News

11 Hunky Scot Sam Heughan is starring in the new series Credit: Deadline News

11 Filming has bene taking place on Tweeddale Court off the Royal Mile Credit: SWNS:South West News Service

11 Fans are hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars Credit: Facebook

We told you earlier this week that a historic Perthshire castle where Outlander was filmed is being renovated – so it can cope with a huge hike in visitor numbers thanks to the hit sci-fi series.

Bosses at Doune Castle saw tourists flocking to seem the building which dates back to the 1300s, also DOUBLE thanks to the “Outlander effect” – where it was transformed into the fictitious Castle Leoch.

11 Castle used in Outlander is set for renovation Credit: PA:Press Association

It's all go for the filming of the new series of the hit time travelling show.

Aside from filming in Edinburgh, the cast and crew will also be heading to Ayrshire.

They descend on Dunure on January 30 as they film around the village’s castle for the upcoming season.

11 A behind the scenes look at filming for Outlander Credit: Outlander Facebook

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