Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh
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596 Ratings
Edinburgh
Step into the world of Outlander on this day trip from Edinburgh. Visit iconic filming locations, hear fascinating stories, and immerse yourself in the history of the hit series.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Midhope Castle - We make our first stop at Midhope Castle, aka Lallybroch - home to Jamie Fraser.
- Doune Castle - 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 - 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 - 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 - Our final stop is at Blackness Castle, the 15th century fortress use to represent Fort William in the show.
What's Included
- Cool transportation with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Guidance from a local English-speaking guide
- Alternate attractions on castle closure dates
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Doune, Midhope & Blackness entry not included unless option selected. Can be purchased at check-in.
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Imagine following in the wake of Jamie and Claire from the popular show Outlander, with a native Scottish Guide narrating all the grim history and tales that played a crucial role in making this series a blockbuster. We guide you through a journey visiting some of the most iconic locations from the successful show like Midhope Castle, representing real-world Lallybroch, Doune Castle, the stronghold of Clan MacKenzie, and the picturesque coastal village of Dysart, depicted as the port of Le Havre. Your Guide will offer a deep understanding of the history and tales of each site, making this the ideal journey for those in need of an instant Outlander flashback.
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Unfortunately we are unable to carry children under 5 years old, and 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 back the tour for late arrivals.
- There are some instances when both Doune Castle and Midhope Castle are closed. In this case we will visit Linlithgow Palace and Callander House instead.
Location
Highland Explorer Tours
High Street
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 the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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David_s
Apr 7, 2024
Totally Worth the Time - Seeing locations based on the show is great but adding in the true history and stories of the castles and locales makes this a tremendous tour.
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807828
Apr 6, 2024
Great Outlander tour - We had a great guide (Martin) who was super interesting and relaxed, which is nice as some tour guides make you feel rushed. We had a good amount of time in each location and the big yellow bus was easy to find and comfort. The locations were important to the outlander series and we enjoyed the tipbits of info that Martin gave. We think Martin should be promoted to head guide!
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Julianalz2388my
Apr 5, 2024
Amazing Outlander tour with Charlie - Loved this tour so much!
Decided to try to see some of the filming locations of 'Outlander', and this day trip from Edinburgh was perfect to see a substantial amount of recognizable locations from the show, plus just generally beautiful and historical places. Our guide Chalie was lovely and super knowledgeable about the show and explained all the relevant context for each location we visited (for example Midhope castle, a.k.a. LallyBroch). She also gave us a lot of context relating to the route and the landscape in general, and was always very helpful answering our questions that came up along the way.
I also felt very safe on our route with Charlie, who was our guide as well as our driver - having taken other tours in Scotland by other providers I can say that this is not always the case.
A personal highlight was our visit to the small village of Falkland, which is the place where 1940s 'Inverness' was filmed in the show, it was so pretty and tranquil.
Lastly, the music selection was great, I especially loved hearing Glasgow-based Franz Ferdinand a couple times throughout the bus trip ♡.
Would definitely recommend this day tour for any Outlander fans, as well as people interested in historical buildings (mainly castels and small villages) around Fife.
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S9340sirhondaw
Apr 5, 2024
Looking for Jamie Fraser - Charlie was a great guide!! For being a new guide, she did awesome!! She had fun information about areas and folklore. Might need to brush up on Outlander info a little as the diehard fans want more info.
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Tommy
Apr 5, 2024
Castles and nice views! - Rain, wind and snow! But a great tour and our guide was excellent (Charlie) and made the buss rides fun and interesting. So a big high five to Charlie!
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Patricia_m
Apr 5, 2024
Actual History in Outlander Context - First, it was a wonderful day. Our guide, Cara, gave clear instructions and guidance at the beginning. The meal stop provides options in a very nice town.
There were many sites that brought recollection of scenes in seasons one and two.
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Adventure21560518651
Apr 2, 2024
Just a great but cold day. - Tegan was the best. Funny, and informative, friendly and a great driver. She shared history and funny stories. It was an all around fantastic day.
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289rebeccam
Apr 1, 2024
Great tour - Had an amazing day out with some history on the way. Good playlist on the road to kill the silence. Enjoyed all the castles and plenty of time to explore them.
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In_ss119
Apr 1, 2024
Outlander Day - Fantastic day, a bit rainy but worth it! It was really interesting to see the Outlander locations and compare them with the series.
Laurie was super nice and helpful :)
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Fearless13544498961
Apr 1, 2024
Great day to see Scotland! - Great trip for Outlander fans or just fans of castles and Scotland. Laurie was knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend this trip.
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