Outlander Locations Tour from Edinburgh
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit Doune Castle, 'Castle Leoch'
- Explore Culross Palace, 'Culross'
- Discover Blackness Castle, 'Blackness'
- See Midhope Castle, 'Lallybroch'
- Enjoy scenic Scottish countryside views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Outlander filming sites
- Admissions to featured locations
- Comfortable transportation from Edinburgh
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Midhope Castle is your next highlight. Unfortunately, visitors are unable to go inside the castle, but Jamie’s lovely Lallybroch home is still an essential photo opportunity for any fan of the show. Jamie’s family home, Lallybroch, is as lovely as it looks in the show.
Blackness Castle entrance included in tour price. The tough-looking castle looks like it could fend off an entire empire. And in Outlander, it impersonates Fort William.
Next is Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Wentworth Prison. Here, you can have lunch, explore the town, or wander around the loch.
*Doune Castle entrance included in tour price. In Outlander, it’s the fictional Castle Leoch. And in reality, it’s a stunning castle with a tall gate house, an impressive great hall, and lovely views of the River Teith.
Finally, we head to Culross, a virtually unchanged 16th-century village that represents the fictional town of Cranesmuir. You can visit Claire's herb garden, explore the palace, or wander the ancient streets, imagining life 400 years ago.
Meeting point
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Some locations may have limited accessibility; contact the provider for specific needs.
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring historic sites.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes and architecture.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the Scottish climate.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure
- Doune Castle – We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price.
- Blackness Castle – We reserve tickets for you.Included in the tour price .
- Midhope Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Culross Palace is closed over the winter months. Tickets are not included in the tour price.
- Please note that on the 6th of June, Midhope Castle will be closed. We will spend more time at the other stops.
Traveler reviews
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This was such a fun outing! I’m an Outlander fan and went with my sister who has never seen the show. Despite not having watched it, she had a blast! Our guide Ewan was fantastic. He was funny and full of information from the show and Scottish history. Each stop gave us just enough time to see the area, shop, and use the restroom before onto the next. I thought this was a fantastic experience that allowed us to see so many great places!! Thanks Ewan for the wonderful day!
Outlander Tour Driver Lyn❤️
Our driver was Lyn and was AMAZING!!! She shared so much history and information about everything we saw. I would recommend her to everyone! Just a lovely person.
From start to finish this...
From start to finish this tour exceeded our expectations. Great site visits and wonderful tour guide. So much fun.
Linlithgow Palace on itinerary, but we didn’t go there
This tour was beautiful and I loved the locations that we went to. However, Linlithgow Palace.was on the itinerary (Wentworth Prison in Outlander), and I was excited to see it and spend time there. It wasn’t until we were on the bus that we learned that we wouldn’t be going there. I was really disappointed, as that is part of the reason I chose the trip. All other aspects, including our guide Stephen, were wonderful. I just think that we should have been told this prior to the trip, and we should have had a reduced rate because it wasn’t included.
Fantastic 😁
Fantastic trip 😁 Good and knowledgeable guide, Sean. Got plenty of time at the various locations to explore what we wanted 😁