Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Duration9h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander on this small-group tour, with a local guide regaling all the gruesome history and stories that made this an epic hit. We take you on a journey to some of the most famous scenes from the hit series such as Midhope Castle the real-life Lallybroch, and Doune Castle, the seat of Clan MacKenzie. Your guide will give you an insight into the history and stories of each location, making this the perfect trip for those looking for a quick Outlander fix.

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Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Tour Incl. Entry to Castles

Doune, Midhope & Blackness

What's included

Audio guides available in multiple languages (must bring own headset)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Doune, Midhope & Blackness entry not included unless option selected. Can be purchased at check-in.
Gratuities

What to expect

Midhope Castle
30m · Admission ticket not included

We make our first stop at Midhope Castle, aka Lallybroch - home to Jamie Fraser.
Doune Castle
1h · Admission ticket not included

We then visit Doune Castle, one of Scotland’s best preserved medieval castles and used as the setting for Castle Leoch in Outlander. You’ll have time to explore this historic stronghold.
Culross
1h

Our journey takes us on to the Kingdom of Fife, an area of great historical importance and the ancestral home of Scottish monarchs. We make a stop at Culross, where Claire was accused of witchcraft in the village of ‘Cranesmuir’. This charming village is the most complete example of a 17th and 18th century burgh in Scotland today.
Falkland
45m

After lunch we will continue to the village of Falkland, used for filming 1940’s Inverness. With over 28 listed buildings it gives a good representation of this period.
Blackness Castle
55m · Admission ticket not included

Our final stop is at Blackness Castle, the 15th century fortress use to represent Fort William in the show.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour will depart at 8:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for your designated queue. Our staff will check you in for the tour.

End point

This tour will depart at 8:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for your designated queue. Our staff will check you in for the tour.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no maximum age restrictions.
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
There are days when Doune Castle may be closed for filming or other reasons. We will then visit Linlithgow Palace in its place. Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a filming location for Outlander, requires a local entry fee.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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